BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night, March 8. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and defeating the New York Knicks, 113-109, in overtime Thursday night, March 6. Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James finished with 34 points and became the first player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their longest winning streak in four years to seven games with a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night, Feb. 25. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, center, shoots over Dallas Mavericks...
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Feb. 25. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic (AP) Doncic's new teammates and coaches all believe he'll be...
DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points in his best game by far with the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 123-100 runaway win at Denver on Saturday night, Feb. 23, that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, shoots the ball over Denver...
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn't have failed his client’s physical examination, a move that ultimately resulted in the trade being rescinded after the deadline. Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5)...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Feb. 19. Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, center, is contested by Los Angeles Lakers...
The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis is with the Dallas Mavericks, though it's unknown when he'll play again. The dust has settled. It's time for the stretch run....
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran free-agent center Alex Len on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to bolster their frontcourt depth after their failed attempt to acquire Charlotte center Mark Williams. Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (25) draws the foul on Washington Wizards guard...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat the Utah Jazz, 132-113, on Monday night, Feb. 10. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and guard Johnny Juzang defend during the...
DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis expects to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in their first home game since the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas Mavericks new player Anthony Davis poses for a photo with his new jersey after an NBA basketball news conference...