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LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Lakers guard Austin Reaves (left) dribbles the ball past Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 30, 2025
Austin Reaves' buzzer-beater carries Lakers past Timberwolves
The Timberwolves nearly staged an incredible comeback before Reaves rescued the Lakers as time expired.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves controls the ball against the Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 27, 2025
Austin Reaves pours in career-high 51 points as Lakers top Kings
Taking the leading role after Luka Doncic was a late scratch due to finger and lower-leg injuries, Reaves surpassed his previous NBA best of 45 points.
The Lakers' LeBron James (right), seen during a preseason game on Oct. 5 in San Francisco, is expected to be out of action until at least November.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 23, 2025
LeBron James' absence resonates during Lakers' season-opening loss
James is expected to be sidelined into November.
LeBron James (right) sits next to Bronny James on the bench during a game against the Warriors in San Francisco on Oct. 5
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 10, 2025
Lakers superstar LeBron James to miss start of season due to sciatica
The Lakers revealed the diagnosis of right-side sciatica after the team's practice on Thursday.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in Game 5 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 30.
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Aug 19, 2025
Lakers' Luka Doncic cleared to play for Slovenia after injury scare
Doncic initially appeared to be in severe pain before walking off the court and to the locker room with a noticeable limp.
Lakers star Luka Doncic speaks during an interview on Saturday in El Segundo, California, after his contract extension was announced.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 3, 2025
Doncic embraces championship hopes after inking $165 million contract extension
Doncic, 26, arrived in Los Angeles in a stunning February trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (left) moves the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (center) and center Rudy Gobert during the first half of a first-round playoff game at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles on April 30.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 29, 2025
Lakers' Luka Doncic shows off summer shred in Men's Health
The profile did not mention Doncic's current weight, but photographs showed off his slim look with greater muscle definition in his arms.
Lakers forward LeBron James controls the ball against the Timberwolves in Los Angeles on April 30.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 24, 2025
NBA's James feels great after first workout since knee injury
The player has a Sunday deadline to opt into a $52.2 million player contract option for next season with the Lakers.
The Lakers' LeBron James stands on the team's logo during a game against the Mavericks in January 2024.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 19, 2025
Buss family to sell Lakers to Dodgers owner in record-shattering deal
The Buss family is selling its controlling interest in the team to billionaire Mark Walter, who already owns a minority stake in the franchise.
LeBron James will take his time to decide if he wants to return for a 23rd NBA season.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 1, 2025
LeBron James to take time to decide future after Lakers' playoff exit
James, who turned 40 on Dec. 30, averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game this season.
Julius Randle drives against the Lakers' Austin Reaves during Game 5 of their first-round series in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 1, 2025
Timberwolves finish off Lakers to win first-round series
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert delivered a dominant display at both ends of the court.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives against the Lakers' Rui Hachimura during the third quarter in Game 4 of their playoff series in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 28, 2025
Timberwolves outlast Lakers to take 3-1 lead in first-round series
The Lakers will try to stay alive in the best-of-seven series when they host Game 5 on Wednesday.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is defended by Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Friday in Minneapolis.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 26, 2025
Wolves pull away to beat Lakers and take 2-1 series lead
LeBron James netted 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Los Angeles in a losing cause.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic posts up against Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first quarter on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 23, 2025
Lakers level NBA playoff series as Pacers and Thunder win again
Slovenian star Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster February trade, had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic shoots over the Mavericks' Anthony Davis during the first quarter in Dallas on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 10, 2025
Luka Doncic helps Lakers clinch playoff spot in emotional return to Dallas
Doncic, who joined the Lakers as part of a trade with Dallas in February in one of the most shocking moves in NBA history.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (right) has a technical called against him during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 9, 2025
Shai scores 42, Doncic ejected as Thunder down Lakers
The contest pivoted on the fourth-quarter incident that led to the Lakers' Slovenian star Doncic picking up a second technical foul and being tossed from the game.
Lakers forward LeBron James (center) dribbles the ball while Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
Mar 27, 2025
LeBron buzzer-beater rescues Lakers to halt losing streak
James leapt to palm the ball into the bucket for the winning score and give the Lakers a precious victory in the race for Western Conference playoff berths.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (right) dribbles the ball past Mavericks guard Max Christie during the second half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL
Feb 26, 2025
Lakers' Doncic makes triple-double in winning reunion with Dallas
Doncic admitted that despite his key role, his shooting was off in a game where the Lakers needed a big fourth quarter from LeBron James to secure the win.
Luka Doncic was traded from the Mavericks to the Lakers on Feb. 2.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 23, 2025
Dirk Nowitzki felt 'disappointed and sad' for Luka Doncic after trade
Nowitzki said he was shocked when he learned about the trade.
Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (left) puts up a shot over Kings center Alex Len during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on Jan. 19. Len has now signed for the Lakers.
BASKETBALL
Feb 12, 2025
Lakers sign Ukrainian 7-footer Len to join Doncic and LeBron
A rescinded trade for Mark Williams left the Lakers needing a big man to play alongside superstars Luka Doncic and LeBron James after the departure of Anthony Davis.
Anime isn’t competing with Hollywood — it’s beating it
After its July release, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle,” an animated feature adapted directly from a TV arc, became the highest-grossing Japanese film ever.
The unstoppable rise of konbini tourism
Guests typically follow Ryo Ito’s lead as he weaves through the narrow, colorful aisles of convenience stores.
Dodgers clinch back-to-back World Series titles as Blue Jays downed in thriller
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and teammates celebrate after winning the World Series against the Blue Jays. Yamamoto was named MVP for the series.
Woman, 69, arrested over 1999 Nagoya housewife's murder
A police sketch released in 2020 of a woman spotted near the scene of the 1999 murder of a housewife in Nagoya's Nishi Ward
Japan to introduce joint child custody system in April 2026
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (center) and other ministers prior to a Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday
Anime isn’t competing with Hollywood — it’s beating it
After its July release, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle,” an animated feature adapted directly from a TV arc, became the highest-grossing Japanese film ever.
Oasis returns to Japan after 16 years — and fans can still sing every word
Liam Gallagher commanded the stage with effortless charisma during Oasis' Tokyo Dome set on Saturday.
At Japan Mobility Show, BYD gears up to conquer Japan's EV market
BYD Auto Japan President Atsuki Tofukuji unveils the Racco at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Oasis returns to Tokyo: Rain, rapture and rock
Fans wait to get into the Oasis show at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. While lining up in the rain, some broke into impromptu versions of the British rock group's hits.
Kyushu banzuke sets the stage to cement 2025’s sumo narratives
Onosato ahead of his bout against Aonishiki at The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18

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