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Lakers can’t close out Mavericks in physical game, fall in double OT

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic held his nose. LeBron James grabbed at his face. Tim Hardaway Jr. threw his hands in the air. And Troy Brown Jr. spent the final moment of regulation, fittingly, on the ground.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 13, 2023

Lakers player grades: L.A. loses nail biter in overtime to Mavericks

In an ugly, grind-it-out fest, the Lakers fought hard but couldn't get enough breaks in their favor, as they fell to the Mavericks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2023

NBA Awards Watch: MVP Leaders, Top Rookies at Halfway Point

Checking in on the leaders in the top award categories midway through the season.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 12, 2023

LeBron James' and Russell Westbrook interaction hints at Los Angeles Lakers uncertainty

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook appeared to convey very different messages during an impromptu team meeting, and the former's reaction might hint at some of the chemistry issues in the team

Irish Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

The NBA Trade Deadline Looms Large For LeBron and the Lakers

Los Angeles has won five games in a row behind the strong play of LeBron James, but the superstar has made it clear the team needs to make moves.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 9, 2023

One stat shows LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are meshing well

Perhaps Russell Westbrook has finally found a way to gel with LeBron James while both are sharing the court together.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2023

Lakers keep pushing pace without Anthony Davis, outrun Kings for fifth win in a row

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s been a little bit of necessity driving invention, but the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have found a way to manage life without Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 8, 2023

Lakers player grades: Los Angeles wins shootout versus Kings

The Lakers scored a big road win on Saturday over the Sacramento Kings, and it was a team effort.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2023

LeBron James returns and leads injury-riddled Lakers to fourth consecutive win

LOS ANGELES — The star returned for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the previous game with a non-COVID illness, but when LeBron James stepped onto the Crypto.com Arena court Friday night, he had to play without three more of his trusty mates and had to incorporate a new face…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 7, 2023

Lakers player grades: Los Angeles is heating up with win over Hawks

The Lakers defeated the Hawks, 130-114, on Friday, and the tide has definitely turned for them over the past 10 days or so.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2023