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Jerry West says HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ is a ‘deliberately false characterization’

“The portrayal of NBA icon and LA Lakers legend Jerry West in ‘Winning Time’ is fiction pretending to be fact — a deliberately false characterization that has caused great distress to Jerry and his family,” West’s attorney said in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Internal discussions on LeBron James’ future have not taken place yet?

The marriage between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (33-49) is at a tenuous point. James has only one season left on his contract, and while he can sign a two-year extension in August, it's unclear whether he will. "Based on my ...

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On this date: The first of several painful finals losses to Celtics

In April 1962, the Lakers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, setting a precedent that haunted L.A. for decades.

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Inside the Lakers coaching search: Will they learn from problems of the past?

This wasn’t the purple-and-gold style of the Lakers‘ “Showtime” excess. This jacket was two other colors — black and blacker.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James talks about his future with the Lakers

LeBron James gave some clues on whether he'd be interested in a contract extension and whether he has more to accomplish with the Lakers.

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Lakers’ Injuries Excuses Don’t Hold Up

Various Lakers have blamed a series of medical maladies for this season’s struggles. But the franchise has issues that run far deeper despite Frank Vogel’s firing.

Sports Illustrated

Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel: I’m not sure what his issue was with me

Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook on what it was like with Frank Vogel: "I've never had an issue with any of my coaches before." "I'm not sure what his issue was with me," he said about Vogel, and said he felt like he was trying to prove himself to Frank ...

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Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel. I’m not sure what his issue was with me

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Russell Westbrook after being told any Laker can bring up the ball: I’m the point guard, give me that s—

"Russell Westbrook never respected Frank [Vogel] from Day 1," said one Lakers staff member with knowledge of the situation. "The moment Frank said anybody who gets the rebound can bring it up the court, which is just how the NBA is played these ...

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers' season has been a collection of pratfalls and airballs

LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers blew a lead and lost to Golden State in the first game of this season, LeBron James was asked whether he had any advice for Russell Westbrook, who had made all of four baskets.

Los Angeles Times

‘Winning Time’ shows authentic human side of Laker legends

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The Independent UK

NBA Twitter reacts to the end of Lakers’ play-in tournament hopes

The NBA community on Twitter couldn't help but react to the Lakers being eliminated from contending for a spot in the play-in tournament.

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Will Kendrick Nunn return to the Lakers next season?

There is a report on whether Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn will pick up or decline his player option for the 2022-23 NBA season.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Apologizes, Says It Wasn’t His Intent to Criticize LeBron James

The Lakers legend: “It wasn’t my intention to criticize LeBron James in any way… I have tremendous respect for him.”

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NBA fans are tired of seeing a sad Lakers team on national TV

Enough is enough with the Lakers.

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LeBron James reaches yet another milestone in Lakers’ loss

LeBron James has earned yet another notch on his belt, albeit in a very costly loss for the Lakers.

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Rob Pelinka says Malik Monk is ‘hopefully a part of our future’

As the Lakers' roster is currently constructed, L.A. will be able to re-sign Monk only by either offering him 120% of the veteran minimum (roughly $2 million) - which he has outplayed - or using the taxpayer's midlevel exception, estimated to be ...

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James’ 50 points push Lakers to win over Wizards

LOS ANGELES — Kyle Kuzma stood at the scorer’s table in the moments before Friday’s game, the former Laker ready to take on his old team for the first time since being traded this summer.

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Frank Vogel says LeBron James will return tonight

Mike Trudell: Frank Vogel confirmed that LeBron James (knee soreness) will start tonight in Houston. Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ kylegoon Lakers start small: Austin, Stanley, LeBron, Malik and Russ tonight ...

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Lakers: LeBron James may not play Wednesday vs. Houston Rockets

LeBron James continues to experience left knee problems, and it may cause him to miss the Lakers' next game against the Houston Rockets.

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LeBron James will miss Lakers vs Spurs contest

LeBron James will not be able to play in Monday's game between the Lakers and Spurs in San Antonio.

Los Angeles Times

'Winning Time' began as the seminal book on the Showtime Lakers; it's Hollywood now

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Pearlman wouldn't believe it. His book becoming — actually becoming — a television series? For real? Nope. No way.

Salon

HBO puts on a show with '80s-era Lakers

In this period piece, John C. Reilly, Adrien Brody & Jason Segel turn a dying sport into electrifying entertainment

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NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James’ big game in win vs Warriors

LeBron James had perhaps his best game as a Laker to lead his team to a win over the Warriors, and NBA Twitter showed him lots of love.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James scores 56 points, his most as a Laker, as L.A. defeats Golden State

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James stood outside the paint during the first quarter Saturday night at Staples Center, the Lakers’ season in as bad of a spot as it had been at any point, as he slumped over at his waist. His right arm dangled from his shoulder like cooked…

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