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Los Angeles Lakers' Talen Horton-Tucker (5) goes to basket over Boston Celtics' Moritz Wagner (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Jaylen Brown scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 121-113

Apr. 16, 2021 12:42 AM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) defends, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Butler scores 28, Heat beat depleted Lakers 110-104

Apr. 08, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

No fans at champion Lakers' home games until further notice

By Greg Beacham Nov. 11, 2020 07:43 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers won't have fans at Staples Center during the upcoming regular season until further notice. The...

Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard (39) is fouled by Sacramento Kings' Nemanja Bjelica (88) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)
Kings sink 21 3s, roll to win as Lakers rest most starters

Aug. 13, 2020 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, stands with forward Anthony Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles. James and Davis had the Lakers on course to contend for another NBA title before the coronavirus pandemic upended their first season together. The superstars see no reason they can’t continue their quest in Orlando, and Davis even thinks the Lakers’ chances have improved.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lakers won't allow bubble to burst their championship push

By Greg Beacham Jul. 23, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. J.R. Smith has joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their championship push. The Lakers announced their long-anticipated signing of Smith as a substitute player on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the first day allowed under the rules of the NBA's summer restart. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)
Lakers add veteran J.R. Smith for Orlando championship push

By Greg Beacham Jul. 01, 2020 05:02 PM EDT