Fueled by an MVP performance from LeBron James, the Lakers clinched a postseason berth for the first time since the 2012-13 season with Friday night's 113-103 win over the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo needed three stitches for a busted lip and tweaked his left knee on a scary fall Friday night, when the Bucks fell 113-103 to the Lakers in a showdown of the NBA's top two teams.

LeBron James says he would refuse to play if the Los Angeles Lakers had to stage games behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak.

LeBron James had the upper hand Tuesday night in his first matchup against Zion Williamson -- finishing with a season-high 40 points in the Lakers' 118-109 win -- but he still had plenty of praise for the Pelicans' rookie.

LeBron James scores a season-high 40 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 118-109 on Tuesday.

With the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers further separating themselves atop their respective conferences, we can now focus on who they'll likely face in the first round of the playoffs...

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have had a difficult time guarding big wings who can score this season. Case in point, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, who scored 41 points against the Lakers on Sunday...

Anthony Davis exited Friday's game minutes into the first quarter with a bruised calf but returned in the second to wreak havoc on the Grizzlies' offense, leaving the Lakers once again stumping for his candidacy as NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

LOS ANGELES — DeMarcus Cousins ' time with the Los Angeles Lakers appears to be coming to an end...

LOS ANGELES — Making a trade in the NBA is more exciting than holding fast at the deadline, but the Los Angeles Lakers took a more prudent path on Thursday. Was holding onto Kyle Kuzma the right decision? Check back in May or June...

The Los Angeles Lakers and their superstar, LeBron James, offered an emotional, touching, poignant tribute to Kobe Bryant and the rest of Sunday's victims.

LeBron James read the names of those who died in the helicopter crash with Bryant and his daughter.

The Lakers made an emotional return to the Staples Center last night in their first game since Kobe Bryant’s death. Musicians and celebrities joined over 19,000 fans to welcome their home team back, as well as teammates of Bryant’s daughter Gianna, who died w…

LOS ANGELES — The Mamba mentality was on full display Friday night at Staples Center. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Damian Lillard is one of Kobe Bryant 's many disciples...

"We all saw how ferocious he was on the court – relentless. I got to see the private side of him that was very introspective," said Andrew D. Bernstein.

Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended. On the overhead video board, photos of Bryant alternated with those of the other seven people who were killed alongside him and his 13-ye…

The Lakers paid an emotional tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant in their first game since the pair's tragic deaths. Also, the final vote in President Trump's impeachment trial is now set after the Senate blocked any new witnesses from testifying. Your world in…

A darkened Staples Center was pierced by shouts of “Kobe! Kobe!” on Friday night as cellist Ben Hong accompanied a self-narrated video tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with an instrumental “Hallelujah.”

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James delivered an emotional speech honoring his "brother" Kobe Bryant prior to the first Lakers game since the NBA great, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

LeBron James leads tributes to Kobe Bryant at the LA Lakers' first game since he died in a helicopter crash.

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game on Friday since Bryant's death, taking on the Portland Trailblazers

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game on Friday since Bryant's death, taking on the Portland Trailblazers

Damian Lillard nearly had his second straight triple-double Friday night but acknowledged the Blazers' victory over the Lakers didn't feel like a win as the teams mourned Kobe Bryant.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above.LeBron James' heartfelt...

After a moment of silence, LeBron James pocketed his pre-written speech and told the crowd, "I would be selling ya'll short if I read off this sh** so I'm coming straight from the heart."

With the Lakers set to sign Dwight Howard, who is the most appealing free agent center still on the board? Join our discussion here: https://t.co/PsKdziOkgc

AD to Lakers would be like if prime Calvin Johnson was sent to Green Bay today w/ the Packers cutting some good offensive linemen + some secondary guys to afford him Would they win a title? I wouldnt bet on it but I'd watch every fucking game and the highlights would be unreal

RT @TroIISports: Luis Suarez’s reaction to Messi’s son Mateo celebrating Real Betis’s first goal against Barcelona is priceless https://t…

Dwight Howard Will Be Great For The Lakers, Off the BENCH Not Starting https://t.co/7QOXApbolH via @YouTube

How tf are Philly and Milwaukee above us dawg? Everybody hates the Lakers, but it’s all good, we got something for y’all. https://t.co/3BvNLooDRH

RT @JustRyCole: Y’all worry about Lakers fans more than Lakers fans worry about the Lakers. https://t.co/nPNLqzb5Uv

Lakers 4th?! Hahaha their roster is gonna be in the next Uncle Drew film. https://t.co/gBh9E9KZm3

RT @anthonyVslater: A look at the Chase Center scoreboard. No AD in Lakers starting lineup. Klay in for Warriors at small forward. https://…

RT @anthonyVslater: A look at the Chase Center scoreboard. No AD in Lakers starting lineup. Klay in for Warriors at small forward. https://…

RT @KingJosiah54: “Lakers sign Dwight Howard” Kawhi and Clippers: https://t.co/tAMIjWZm1X

Fort Frances Lakers to host 2020 @CJHL_DHC https://t.co/dnvdIjQwvC #DHC2020

RT @LakersSBN: Dwight Howard can fit in better for the Lakers this time if he just focuses on three main things. @ali_behpoornia broke down…

RT @LakersSBN: Dwight Howard will reportedly “compete” with JaVale McGee to be the Lakers’ starting center this year. https://t.co/M3DY1IBs…

Lakers over Philly in 6* https://t.co/hDdg8jhxFB

RT @tonysands24: Joining the The Tony Sands Show https://t.co/dDMf0Pddp7 from 8-9pm est. @Oyo_picasso @Maurice24735160 at 830 talking hotte…

Okay I’m a lakers fan and even I don’t think they have a better chance than the warriors. https://t.co/SIztiJbT5u

Survivor of Lakers/Clippers https://t.co/jkebFFoYjC

Lmaooo lakers in 5 https://t.co/QZ15piKnUp

RT @JustRyCole: Y’all worry about Lakers fans more than Lakers fans worry about the Lakers. https://t.co/nPNLqzb5Uv

Lakers in the conference finals in 5 or 6. You won’t get a dud of a game from AD or LeBron but PG will have 1 or 2 games that are simply mind boggling. https://t.co/g1jnZlpoAb

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James and Davis may be the best in this new era of tandem stars. It's harder to imagine Howard, Bradley, Green, or Rondo tilting a playoff game in the year 2020. @RealBobManning weighs in on the Lakers' supporting cast after Dwight returns: ... https://t.co/iYgoAWGijM

RT @ali_behpoornia: If Dwight Howard has truly matured this time and his ego is gone, he’ll know the Lakers need him to do three things thi…

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @Trevor_Lane: Dwight Howard vs JaVale McGee- Digging deep to break down which player should be the Lakers' starting center https://t.co/…

Best lakers Stan? — Can’t pick. WAY too many goats. @PrimeTimeKuz @LALPrime GODZO! Everyone in GBE Keef Chat (Rip Godzo) and a LOT more I can’t think of. https://t.co/gXsGHI29ZN

Dwight Howard vs JaVale McGee- Digging deep to break down which player should be the Lakers' starting center https://t.co/0RkYGOzox5 #SportsCastr

Who y’all think is better. Lakers or Clippers

RT @86aus_: I need @Lakers basketball back like rn

On this week's pod for @UCastStudios, I share my concerns about the Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard while explaining why I'm still a bit optimistic of his fit with the team this time around. https://t.co/q5OHD5S7wh

RT @vkillem: This man was afraid to join the Lakers because of the scrutiny LeBron’s teammates get. https://t.co/vSJkNVOFYF

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe balled in one glove after breaking his hand. https://t.co/wEeAKL9sPd

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @nitzbluv: The way Lakers fans talk themselves into literally any decision their franchise makes is inspiring

Smoking purple, Lakers purple.

RT @nitzbluv: The way Lakers fans talk themselves into literally any decision their franchise makes is inspiring

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @vkillem: This man was afraid to join the Lakers because of the scrutiny LeBron’s teammates get. https://t.co/vSJkNVOFYF

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi