Los Angeles Lakers News
LA Times
- Are the Lakers playoff-ready? Five takeaways from win over Denver Nuggetson August 11, 2020 at 2:18 pm
Kyle Kuzma's heroics saved the day for the Lakers on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Here are five takeaways from the Lakers' 124-121 win.
- Exclusive: Jerry West on Lakers-Clippers showdown, Kobe, mental health and regreton August 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm
At 82, Jerry West doesn't try to hide the cracks in a fabled life. "I wish I would have done something really important in my life."
- Beyond basketball, life in NBA's anti-coronavirus 'bubble' tests players in many wayson August 11, 2020 at 11:00 am
Life inside the NBA's closed environment in Orlando means constant surveillance and medical checks. And sometimes wine. Lots and lots of wine.
- Kyle Kuzma makes the game-winning shot as Lakers beat Nuggets, snap three-game skidon August 11, 2020 at 4:05 am
Kyle Kuzma hits a three-pointer with less than a second remaining to push the Lakers to a 124-121 win over the Nuggets, snapping L.A.'s losing streak.
- Lakers are losing and their offense ranks last in the bubble. Is the problem mental?on August 9, 2020 at 11:41 pm
Lakers coach Frank Vogel has thought about separating players to help their mental well-being. Is bubble life having an adverse effect on the team?
News from Around the NBA
ESPN Sports
- Kuzma rewards Lakers' trust with 3-point winneron August 11, 2020 at 8:22 pm
Kyle Kuzma said there wasn't much that was going to stop him from taking the game-winning 3-pointer after he got the ball on an inbounds play with time running out.
- Magic's Ross back in bubble after tests negativeon August 11, 2020 at 8:09 pm
Magic guard Terrence Ross, whose "league-physician advised tests" came back negative, has returned to the NBA's bubble, is in quarantine and will not play vs. the Nets.
- Clippers' Williams: Beware of motivated Harrellon August 11, 2020 at 8:09 pm
LA Clippers guard Lou Williams said opponents should beware of a motivated Montrezl Harrell once the Clippers power forward is able to rejoin the team inside the NBA bubble.
- Butler returns from foot injury to lead Heat's winon August 11, 2020 at 8:09 pm
Jimmy Butler was left smiling from ear to ear after Monday's win over T.J. Warren and the Pacers after he missed three straight games because of a foot injury.
- Suns move to 6-0 in bubble: 'One game at a time'on August 11, 2020 at 8:09 pm
The Suns say they still have a job to do to make the playoffs after extending their perfect start in the Orlando bubble to 6-0 with a win over the Thunder on Monday.
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- Rajon Rondo Could Return To Lakers 'At Some Point' During First Roundon August 9, 2020 at 1:38 am
The Los Angeles Lakers are "hopeful" that Rajon Rondo could return to the team during the first round of the playoffs, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports. Rondo is currently working out with Kurt Rambis in Florida, outside of the bubble. "The Lakers are hopeful that if Rondo continues rehab without any setbacks, that he will possibly be able to re-enter the bubble at some point in the first round of the playoffs," said Haynes. Rondo fractured his thumb on July 12th. He was originally expected to miss up to eight weeks.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden Announced As Finalists For MVPon August 8, 2020 at 5:07 pm
The NBA released its list of awards finalists for this season, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and James Harden as finalists for MVP. Other finalists include Ja Morant, Kendrick Nunn, and Zion Williamson for Rookie of the Year, and Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert, and Anthony Davis for Defensive Player of the Year. Bubble games will not count towards voting, with the winners announced during the playoffs. The complete list can be seen here.
- LeBron James, Anthony Davis To Play Against Pacers On Saturday Nighton August 8, 2020 at 3:58 pm
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports. James sat out the Lakers loss to the Rockets on Thursday. The Lakers are 2-4 since the season resumed. Davis is currently averaging 23.2 points in bubble games.
- LeBron James To Sit With Sore Right Groinon August 6, 2020 at 5:47 pm
LeBron James will not play in Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets due to a sore right groin. James suffered a torn left groin during a Christmas Day game in 2018 against the Golden State Warriors that eventually ended his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has dealt with a right groin injury for most of the 19-20 season.
CBS Sports
- Bucks vs. Wizards odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 11 predictions from proven computer modelon August 11, 2020 at 6:22 pm
The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between the Bucks and Wizards.
- Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks in NBA bubble: Live stream, watch online, TV channel, odds, start time, predictionon August 11, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Portland could move into eighth place in the West depending on Tuesday's results
- Heat veteran Andre Iguodala says he has 'a year or two left' before retiring from NBAon August 11, 2020 at 6:05 pm
Iguodala signed a two-year, $30 million extension with the Heat in February
- NBA DFS: Luka Doncic and top FanDuel, DraftKings daily Fantasy basketball picks for August 11, 2020on August 11, 2020 at 5:33 pm
Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in career earnings, gives optimal lineup advice
- Suns vs. Sixers odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 11 predictions from proven computer modelon August 11, 2020 at 5:23 pm
The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between the Suns and Sixers.
Fox Sports
- NBA to have a Bubble MVP, All-Bubble team from seeding gameson August 11, 2020 at 7:23 pm
There will be an NBA Bubble MVP
- Knicks hire Kentucky's Kenny Payne as assistant coachon August 11, 2020 at 2:35 pm
Tom Thibodeau has made the first addition to his New York Knicks coaching staff
- Booker and the Suns play the 76erson August 11, 2020 at 7:05 am
Devin Booker leads Phoenix into a matchup against Philadelphia averaging 26.1 points per game
- Miami plays Oklahoma City for non-conference showdownon August 11, 2020 at 7:05 am
The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Miami Heat in non-conference action
- Washington takes on Eastern Conference leader Milwaukeeon August 11, 2020 at 7:05 am
Eastern Conference leader Milwaukee and Washington meet
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History of Franchise
Conference: Western
Division: Pacific
Arena: Staples Center
Location: Los Angeles, California
President: Jeanie Buss
General manager: Rob Pelinka
Head coach: Frank Vogel
Ownership: Buss Family Trusts (majority), Philip Anschutz, Edward P. Roski, and Patrick Soon-Shiong (minority)
Championships: 16 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010)
Conference Titles: 31 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010)
Division Titles: 23 (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Retired Numbers: 11 (8, 13, 22, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 42, 44, 52)
2019-2020 Los Angeles Lakers Schedule
| Opponent | Venue & City | Date/Time |
| Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Staples Center | Tuesday, October 22, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz | Staples Center | Friday, October 25, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets | Staples Center | Sunday, October 27, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Staples Center | Tuesday, October 29, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers | American Airlines Center | Friday, November 1, 2019 |
| Dallas, TX | Fri 8:30PM | |
| San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers | AT&T Center | Sunday, November 3, 2019 |
| San Antonio, TX | Sun 6:00PM | |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers | United Center | Tuesday, November 5, 2019 |
| Chicago, IL | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat | Staples Center | Friday, November 8, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors | Staples Center | Sunday, November 10, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Talking Stick Resort Arena | Tuesday, November 12, 2019 |
| Phoenix, AZ | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors | Staples Center | Wednesday, November 13, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings | Staples Center | Friday, November 15, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks | Staples Center | Sunday, November 17, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Staples Center | Tuesday, November 19, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Chesapeake Energy Arena | Friday, November 22, 2019 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Fri 7:00PM | |
| Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers | FedExForum | Saturday, November 23, 2019 |
| Memphis, TN | Sat 7:00PM | |
| San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers | AT&T Center | Monday, November 25, 2019 |
| San Antonio, TX | Mon 7:30PM | |
| New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Smoothie King Center | Wednesday, November 27, 2019 |
| New Orleans, LA | Wed 8:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards | Staples Center | Friday, November 29, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks | Staples Center | Sunday, December 1, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 1:00PM | |
| Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Pepsi Center – Denver | Tuesday, December 3, 2019 |
| Denver, CO | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Vivint Smart Home Arena | Wednesday, December 4, 2019 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Wed 7:00PM | |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter | Friday, December 6, 2019 |
| Portland, OR | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Staples Center | Sunday, December 8, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Amway Center | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 |
| Orlando, FL | Wed 7:00PM | |
| Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers | AmericanAirlines Arena | Friday, December 13, 2019 |
| Miami, FL | Fri 8:00PM | |
| Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers | State Farm Arena – GA | Sunday, December 15, 2019 |
| Atlanta, GA | Sun 6:00PM | |
| Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | Tuesday, December 17, 2019 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Fiserv Forum | Thursday, December 19, 2019 |
| Milwaukee, WI | Thu 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets | Staples Center | Sunday, December 22, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers | Staples Center | Wednesday, December 25, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed 5:00PM | |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter | Saturday, December 28, 2019 |
| Portland, OR | Sat 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks | Staples Center | Sunday, December 29, 2019 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns | Staples Center | Wednesday, January 1, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Staples Center | Friday, January 3, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons | Staples Center | Sunday, January 5, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks | Staples Center | Tuesday, January 7, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers | American Airlines Center | Friday, January 10, 2020 |
| Dallas, TX | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Chesapeake Energy Arena | Saturday, January 11, 2020 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Sat 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Staples Center | Monday, January 13, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Mon 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic | Staples Center | Wednesday, January 15, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed 7:30PM | |
| Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Toyota Center – TX | Saturday, January 18, 2020 |
| Houston, TX | Sat 7:30PM | |
| Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers | TD Garden | Monday, January 20, 2020 |
| Boston, MA | Mon 7:30PM | |
| New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Madison Square Garden | Wednesday, January 22, 2020 |
| New York, NY | Wed 7:30PM | |
| Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Barclays Center | Thursday, January 23, 2020 |
| Brooklyn, NY | Thu 8:00PM | |
| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Wells Fargo Center – PA | Saturday, January 25, 2020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Sat 8:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers | Staples Center | Tuesday, January 28, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers | Staples Center | Friday, January 31, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Golden 1 Center | Saturday, February 1, 2020 |
| Sacramento, CA | Sat 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs | Staples Center | Tuesday, February 4, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets | Staples Center | Thursday, February 6, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Thu 7:30PM | |
| Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Chase Center | Saturday, February 8, 2020 |
| San Francisco, CA | Sat 5:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns | Staples Center | Monday, February 10, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Mon 7:30PM | |
| Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Pepsi Center – Denver | Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
| Denver, CO | Wed 8:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Staples Center | Friday, February 21, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics | Staples Center | Sunday, February 23, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 12:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Staples Center | Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Chase Center | Thursday, February 27, 2020 |
| San Francisco, CA | Thu 7:30PM | |
| Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers | FedExForum | Saturday, February 29, 2020 |
| Memphis, TN | Sat 7:00PM | |
| New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Smoothie King Center | Sunday, March 1, 2020 |
| New Orleans, LA | Sun 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers | Staples Center | Tuesday, March 3, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | Staples Center | Friday, March 6, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fri 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Staples Center | Sunday, March 8, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 12:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets | Staples Center | Tuesday, March 10, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets | Staples Center | Thursday, March 12, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Thu 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets | Staples Center | Sunday, March 15, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:00PM | |
| Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Vivint Smart Home Arena | Monday, March 16, 2020 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Mon 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz | Staples Center | Wednesday, March 18, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed 7:00PM | |
| Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Spectrum Center | Saturday, March 21, 2020 |
| Charlotte, NC | Sat 7:00PM | |
| Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Little Caesars Arena | Sunday, March 22, 2020 |
| Detroit, MI | Sun 6:00PM | |
| Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Scotiabank Arena | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 |
| Toronto, ONT | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | Thursday, March 26, 2020 |
| Cleveland, OH | Thu 7:00PM | |
| Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Capital One Arena | Saturday, March 28, 2020 |
| Washington, DC | Sat 8:00PM | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Target Center | Monday, March 30, 2020 |
| Minneapolis, MN | Mon 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers | Staples Center | Wednesday, April 1, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed 7:30PM | |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Golden 1 Center | Saturday, April 4, 2020 |
| Sacramento, CA | Sat 7:00PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Staples Center | Sunday, April 5, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls | Staples Center | Tuesday, April 7, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors | Staples Center | Thursday, April 9, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Thu 7:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Staples Center | Sunday, April 12, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sun 6:30PM | |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings | Staples Center | Tuesday, April 14, 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Tue 7:30PM | |
| Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Talking Stick Resort Arena | Wednesday, April 15, 2020 |
| Phoenix, AZ | Wed 7:00PM |
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Los Angeles Lakers All Time Points
| 1 | Kobe Bryant | 33643 |
| 2 | Jerry West | 25192 |
| 3 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 24176 |
| 4 | Elgin Baylor | 23149 |
| 5 | Magic Johnson | 17707 |
| 6 | James Worthy | 16320 |
| 7 | Shaquille O’Neal | 13895 |
| 8 | Gail Goodrich | 13044 |
| 9 | Byron Scott | 12780 |
| 10 | Jamaal Wilkes | 10601 |
Los Angeles Lakers All Time Assists
| 1 | Magic Johnson | 10141 |
| 2 | Kobe Bryant | 6306 |
| 3 | Jerry West | 6238 |
| 4 | Norm Nixon | 3846 |
| 5 | Michael Cooper | 3666 |
| 6 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 3652 |
| 7 | Elgin Baylor | 3650 |
| 8 | Gail Goodrich | 2863 |
| 9 | James Worthy | 2791 |
| 10 | Nick Van Exel | 2749 |
Los Angeles Lakers All Time Rebounds
| 1 | Elgin Baylor | 11463 |
| 2 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 10279 |
| 3 | Kobe Bryant | 7047 |
| 4 | Magic Johnson | 6559 |
| 5 | Wilt Chamberlain | 6524 |
| 6 | Shaquille O’Neal | 6090 |
| 7 | Vern Mikkelsen | 5940 |
| 8 | A.C. Green | 5632 |
| 9 | Rudy LaRusso | 5571 |
| 10 | Jerry West | 5366 |