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May 12, 2026
Lakers continue retooling of organization with plans for more hires
Two new assistant general managers will help in scouting and player development plus analytics, while their El Segundo training facility will get upgrades.
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May 10, 2026
'Get the big fella involved': Lakers' Deandre Ayton disappearing against Thunder
Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.
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May 9, 2026
'The task at hand': How Lakers coach JJ Redick stays focused
In his second season at the helm, Redick locks into each phase of the game one at a time. "A little more sane," he says of his approach.
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May 8, 2026
'That's what we need': Austin Reaves bounces back in Lakers' Game 2 loss
After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.
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May 6, 2026
Frustrated Luka Doncic breaks his silence; doctors forecasted he'd miss Thunder series
Hamstring injury could be severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his playmaking.
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May 6, 2026
Lakers hurting for Luka Doncic as offensive slump continues in Game 1 against Thunder
After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst
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May 3, 2026
An early look at how the Lakers and Thunder match up entering their playoff series
The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.
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May 2, 2026
'There's no quit': Lakers' leadership, resilience shines through in series-clinching win
An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.
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April 30, 2026
Marcus Smart says Lakers must 'be willing to run through a wall' in Game 6
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.
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April 30, 2026
Austin Reaves will play for the Lakers in Game 5 vs. Rockets
The starting guard has been sidelined since April 2 because of a left oblique muscle strain but will now try to help the Lakers clinch the series.
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April 28, 2026
Lakers' Austin Reaves will again be a game-time decision Wednesday
The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the Rockets.
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April 27, 2026
Even the Rockets thought Deandre Ayton's controversial ejection was 'soft'
Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.
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April 25, 2026
'It keeps getting better and better': Bronny James settling into Lakers playoff role
His first postseason points comes in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.
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April 25, 2026
LeBron James and Lakers showcase their clutch-time prowess in Game 3 win
LeBron James put on another ageless performance and the Lakers showed proved once again they are one of the NBA's top clutch-time teams in their Game 3 win.
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April 24, 2026
Lakers star Austin Reaves will not play in Game 3 at Houston
The starting guard, who has been out since April 2 after straining his left oblique, warmed up Friday but was eventually ruled out. So was Houston's Kevin Durant.
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April 24, 2026
LA28 da a conocer las condiciones para la segunda tanda de venta de entradas para los Juegos Olímpicos
A pesar de las críticas por los precios elevados y las comisiones, LA28 afirma haber vendido más de 4 millones de entradas en su primera puesta a la venta. La próxima venta comenzará en agosto.
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April 23, 2026
Are you still hoping to buy Olympic tickets? LA28 shares terms for second ticket drop
Despite backlash over high prices and fees, LA28 says it sold more than 4 million tickets in its first ticket drop. The next sale will open in August.
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April 22, 2026
Lakers' 'Swiss Army knife' Marcus Smart sets the tone against Kevin Durant, Rockets
Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.
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April 19, 2026
Luke Kennard provides a jolt of Luka magic, helping the Lakers beat the Rockets
The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.
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April 18, 2026
Rockets star Kevin Durant to miss Game 1 of Lakers series
The lanky All-Star forward has a bruised right now that will force him to miss series opener, but coach Ime Udoka doesn't believe it's a long-term problem.
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April 16, 2026
'He knows the most': How LeBron James sets the tone for Lakers entering playoffs
Playing in his record-tying 19th postseason, James will be the leading man against the Rockets after injuries to guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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April 16, 2026
Luka Doncic eligible for NBA's postseason awards after league, NBAPA rule in his favor
Luka Doncic, a leading candidate for MVP and a lock for his sixth All-NBA team, played in only 64 games this season. The NBA typically requires 65 games played to be eligible.
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April 16, 2026
USOPC 'quite confident' of LA28 direction amid ticket sales uproar
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials praised LA28 amid frustration over ticket sales and chairman Casey Wasserman's appearance in the Epstein files.
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April 15, 2026
Q&A: After LA28's first Olympics ticket drop, what's next and where are those $28 tickets?
The Times asked readers for their burning questions regarding the Olympics, and it's the ticketing process that's bringing the most heat.
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April 13, 2026
Luka Doncic rejoining Lakers after getting injury treatment in Europe
Lakers star Luka Doncic will rejoin the team on Friday after getting treatment for his injury in Europe. There is no timetable for when he will be cleared to play.
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April 13, 2026
How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?
The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the Rockets.
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April 13, 2026
'Mr. 82.' How Jake LaRavia became the injury-plagued Lakers' iron man
Jake LaRavia of the Lakers is one of only 18 players this season to appear in every regular season game.
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April 11, 2026
'He does so many more things.' How Luke Kennard became the Lakers' emergency point guard
Beyond being the league's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the Lakers.
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April 10, 2026
LeBron James powers shorthanded Lakers to important win over Warriors
With Warriors star Stephen Curry not playing because of injury, LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 119-103 win to stop the team's three-game losing streak.
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April 7, 2026
Lakers' LeBron James will not play tonight against the Thunder
Left foot injury will cause him to miss the game against league-leading Oklahoma City along with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart.
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