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Clippers are disappointing against Denver and then look good beating Sacramento
The Clippers came up short against the depleted Denver Nuggets losing, 113-104, in front a stunned Crypto.com Arena crowd last Monday then on Wednesday they beat Kings on the road 131-117. Against...
Los Angeles Lakers Unveil 'California Dream' Nike NBA City Edition Uniform
Los Angeles Lakers Unveil 'California Dream' Nike NBA City Edition Uniform The Los Angeles Lakers unveiledtheir new Nike NBA City Edition uniform for the 2023-24 season. The "California Dream" City Ed...
No restrictions for James in win over the Clippers
Lakers coach Darvin Ham stands on the sideline with his hands in his pocket, resolute, resolved and relaxed, yet he is sandwiched by a dilemma. Ham must manage LeBron James' minutes restriction while...
Clippers and Lakers Close Out Regular Season
Just when you thought you had the NBA all figured out the two professional basketball teams in Los Angeles left you scratching your head? The Lakers season will be over next week and the Clippers...
Amy Brooks Promoted To NBA President
The NBA has promoted Amy Brooks to President, Team Marketing & Business Operations and Chief Innovation Officer, it was announced today by NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. In her newly-created role as Chief Innovation...
Lakers, Clippers Are Where We Thought They Would Be
The season is still early but the early returns looked familiar for the Clippers and Lakers. This season the teams looked like the same teams as last year. The Clippers are a good team but not a...
What Should We Expect From The Lakers?
I went to Staples Center Tuesday night. It was just an exhibition game but I wanted to see how much improvement the Lakers have made since Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka took over the difficult task of...
USC's Boatwright Pulls Name From NBA Draft List
USC sophomore forward Bennie Boatwright has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft list and will return for his junior season. “I have decided to return to USC for my junior year to further my education and work on developing my basketball...
NBA Announces Early Entry Candidates For 2017 NBA Draft
The National Basketball Association announces that 182 players -- 137 players from colleges and 45 international players -- have filed as early entry candidates for the 2017 NBA Draft. Players wishing to enter the 2017 NBA Draft were required to...
D-FENDERS INTRODUCE SOUTH BAY LAKERS BRAND MARKS
The Los Angeles D-Fenders have unveiledthe brand marks for theSouth Bay Lakers, the future minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring primary and secondary emblems. The new primary emblem is inspired by the classic logo of the...
Be Very, Very Patient, Laker Fans
I had covered the Lakers for several years before Mitch Kupchak came along. Kupchak told the media to call him Mitchell. ”That’s because Mitch Chortkoff was here first,” he said. “Mitch is...
Be Very, Very Patient, Laker Fans
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor I had covered the Lakers for several years before Mitch Kupchak came along. Kupchak told the media to call him Mitchell. "That's because Mitch Chortkoff was here...
Can Magic Johnson Fix This Mess? It's Going To Be Difficult
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor I’ve been around Magic Johnson through all the years since he came to the Lakers. He’s been fantastic as a basketball player and then a businessman. He fought HIV...
Magic Johnson Enjoys His 57th Birthday
Magic Johnson, the great Laker player and now part-owner of the Dodgers, was warmly received by 42,000 fans on his 57th birthday at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, August 14. Johnson and his two sons threw...
Laker Girl Tryouts Attract 216 Hopefuls
Every July there is summer excitement brewing at the Toyota Sports Center, the Lakers headquarters and practice facility in El Segundo. No, it wasn't the news that Brandon Ingram, the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, was practicing at the...
Lakers Will Get No. 2 Lottery Pick
The Lakers were in position to get the No. 2 pick n the June 23 NBA draft. But they could have gone a lot lower because of the league's annual lottery. They didn't go lower. The Lakers held on to the...
Luke and Emily
Six years ago Luke Walton was a player for the Lakers and six-year-old Emily Olshan was a fan who was attending her first NBA game. Who knew what the years would bring? Walton completed his playing...
Clippers Are Anxious To Negotiate With Their Many Free Agents
The Clippers blew a 3-1 series lead and lost a year ago in the NBA playoffs. They had a 2-0 lead this time and lost after their two biggest stars, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, were injured and ruled...
The Clippers Feel A Sense Of Urgency
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor After the Clippers won their first two playoff games this week Chris Paul had his mind on what happened in last season's playoffs. "Considering how last season ended...
LAKERS ISSUE FRAUD ALERT
EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers announced today that it has issued a fraud alert to warn Lakers fans about the potential dangers of purchasing tickets from third party sources. Lakers fans are...
Kobe Will Rehabilitate, Try To Play Again
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Before Kobe Bryant can play his 20th season with the Lakers he’ll have to rehabilitate from his current torn rotator cuff. Doctors regard it as a nine-month...
My New Year's Resolution For The Clippers
Imagine we could travel back and forth in time and zoom in on the last three years for the Clippers: To refresh your memory, up until the 2011-12 season the Clippers were a team that for years...
Harden, Butler Named NBA Players Of The Week
The Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 22, through Sunday, Dec. 28. Butler led the Bulls to a 4-0 week...
A Christmas Gift: Five NBA Games On National TV
(mith on NBA) Kobe Doesn’t Play As Lakers Lose By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor On Christmas day folks annually gather for a festive occasion. But the National Basketball Association has another...
Injured Nash Won't Play For Lakers This Season
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Steve Nash is one of the best point guards ever to play in the NBA. He's been MVP twice and ranks third all-time in assists. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Nash did his...
