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LeBron James says Lakers gave themselves 'lifeline' with Game 4 win

The Lakers had to win Game 4 to stay alive in the season and overcame a mental block against Denver. [ more ]

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Lakers' season ends as Nuggets' Jamal Murray hits another game-winner

Intense competition in the first-round playoff series game between Lakers and Denver Nuggets. [ more ]

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Reacts: Lakers fans back Anthony Davis as NBA's best defender

Anthony Davis declared himself the best defensive player in the league after not being named a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year. [ more ]

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Max Christie says he 'really wanted' to play in playoffs, felt he could help Lakers

The Lakers held immediate exit interviews after Game 5 loss. [ more ]

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3 takeaways from Lakers season-ending Game 5 loss to Nuggets

Lakers put up a strong fight against the champions in the playoffs despite losing. [ more ]

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LeBron James 'in all likelihood' will re-sign with Lakers

Key focus on LeBron James staying with the Lakers during the offseason. [ more ]

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Reacts: Lakers fans wanted Darvin Ham out as head coach

The majority of Lakers fans supported the decision to fire head coach Darvin Ham. [ more ]

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LeBron mum on NBA, Lakers future after G5 exit

LeBron James is undecided on his NBA future following the Lakers' playoff loss. [ more ]

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Do LeBron and the Lakers Even Still Make Sense Together?

The Lakers face critical decisions regarding LeBron James and their future. [ more ]

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Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray's final shot

LeBron James may opt out of the Lakers with $50.4-million option, highlighting his potential departure from the team. [ more ]

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LeBron James, Bronny playing together 'no longer a priority,' isn't playing role in LeBron's future

LeBron James no longer prioritizes playing with son in the NBA. [ more ]

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Lakers fire Darvin Ham after 2 seasons as the team's head coach

The Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, following a disappointing 2023-24 season and declining job security rumors. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 5 Preview: Live to fight another day

Lakers face a critical game in Denver, relying on their performance in the paint to extend the series. [ more ]

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Lakers' next coach? Here are potential candidates

The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, despite some successes, due to inconsistent lineups and lack of locker room support. [ more ]

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Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham in the wake of first-round playoff loss

The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham following their elimination from the NBA playoffs by the Denver Nuggets for the second consecutive season. [ more ]

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Lakers' Russell fined $25K for verbal abuse of ref

D'Angelo Russell fined $25,000 for verbally abusing game official. [ more ]

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Christian Wood reportedly exercises player option for 2024-25 season

Christian Wood exercises $3 million player option for 2024-25 season with the Lakers. [ more ]

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Former Laker Morris dies at 33, family announces

Former Michigan and Lakers player Darius Morris passed away at 33, cause undisclosed. [ more ]

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Who are the best coaching candidates for the Lakers?

The Los Angeles Lakers will need to find a new head coach and coaching staff after Darvin Ham's departure. [ more ]

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Darvin Ham fired by Lakers after two seasons as head coach

The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to part ways with head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons. [ more ]

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Lakers fire Ham following 2 seasons, sources say

The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons, seeking a new coach for LeBron James' final career chapter.

Ham led the Lakers to an in-season tournament win but failed to advance the team in the playoffs, resulting in his dismissal. [ more ]

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Will Darvin Ham and LeBron James be back with the Lakers next season?

Darvin Ham's future with the Los Angeles Lakers is in serious jeopardy following playoff elimination. [ more ]

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Mayor Bass deletes tweet after Lakers' season ends: 'At least we won the in season tournament!'

Highlighting the unintended consequences of a well-meaning social media post after the Lakers' season-ending loss. [ more ]

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Plaschke: Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope in sight after season-ending loss

The Lakers are faced with recurring failures and the challenge of changing their narrative despite reluctance to undergo a significant rebuild. [ more ]

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Lakers to consider Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson after firing Ham: report

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering hiring Kenny Atkinson as a replacement for recently fired head coach Darvin Ham. [ more ]

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Why the Lakers lost their last timeout despite successful challenge against Nuggets

Timeout management is crucial in critical moments of a game. [ more ]

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Lakers Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More

Teams and fans have become more knowledgeable about teambuilding, salaries, and the CBA in the NBA. [ more ]

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Nuggets vs. Lakers (Apr 25, 2024) Live Score - ESPN

Live coverage of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

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Anthony Davis, LeBron James break down third quarter for Lakers in Game 4

The Lakers' victory was attributed to their improved third-quarter performance, emphasizing the importance of consistent scoring and energy maintenance. [ more ]

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Letters to Sports: The Lakers' blame game has begun

LeBron James blamed officiating for Game 2 loss, overlooking team's collapse from a 20-point lead. [ more ]

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Hernandez: Why can't Lakers make history and come back in series to beat Nuggets?

The Lakers exhibited resilience with a crucial win over Denver Nuggets, questioning why they couldn't be the first to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 4 Preview: Facing the inevitable

The Lakers are at risk of being swept for the second year in a row in the NBA Playoffs. [ more ]

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Lakers avoid elimination by holding off Nuggets in Game 4

The Lakers defeated the Nuggets to extend their series, showing resilience and strength, potentially avoiding major changes within the team. [ more ]

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Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, moving to brink of elimination

The Lakers face a critical deficit in the playoff series against the Nuggets, struggling with mistakes and execution errors. [ more ]

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Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood out for Game 3 vs. Nuggets

The Lakers will not have returning players for Game 3 due to injuries, impacting their front court depth. [ more ]

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Lakers & Suns Crisis Mode, Ant-Man & more

Casey Bannerman joins Cathryn Naiker to discuss the Lakers And Suns in the playoffs, Anthony Edwards and more.

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3 takeaways from Lakers Game 3 loss vs. Nuggets

NBA should consider returning to five-game series for the first round playoffs. [ more ]

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D'Angelo Russell says Lakers 'did good things' against Nuggets in Game 2

The Lakers came close to beating the Nuggets in Game 2 but fell short due to a second-half comeback, with optimism from D'Angelo Russell for the next games. [ more ]

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'We can't wait': A timeline of the bad blood between Nuggets and Lakers

The Denver Nuggets hold an 11-game win streak against the Los Angeles Lakers, further intensifying the rivalry. [ more ]

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (May 4, 2024) Live Score - ESPN

Former Michigan Wolverines standout and Lakers draft pick Darius Morris, who averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games with Los Angeles and four other teams across four NBA seasons, has died at 33, his family announced on Saturday.

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LeBron James And The Lakers Cheat Death For At Least One More Game | Defector

The Lakers managed to hold off the Nuggets in Game 4 of the playoffs, showcasing resilience in maintaining their lead against the defending champions. [ more ]

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Players Grades: Lakers vs. Nuggets

There are no long introductions needed this time.We're just shy of a dozen episodes deep into this show and the plot is the same every time.

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Austin Reaves says Lakers can't 'dwell on what's happened' after Game 2 loss to Nuggets

The Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets was their second-largest blown lead in a playoff since 1997. [ more ]

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Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit

LeBron James emphasizes the importance of handling pressure in the postseason. [ more ]

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Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterApr 24, 2024, 06:16 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.

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Players Grades: Lakers vs. Nuggets

Lakers halt losing streak with Game 4 win against Nuggets, showed improvement and potential for the team. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 3 Preview: Series shifts to Los Angeles

The Lakers face the Nuggets in Game 3 at home after a disheartening loss, needing to respond effectively to adversity. [ more ]

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Was Anthony Davis snubbed as a Defensive Player of the Year finalist?

Anthony Davis feels he was snubbed for DPOY finalist list despite strong defensive stats. [ more ]

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Lakers takeaways: What more can LeBron James, Anthony Davis do to beat the Nuggets?

LeBron James missed a crucial three-pointer while Jamal Murray made a difficult shot, leading to the Lakers' heartbreaking loss. [ more ]

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Plaschke: It's probably too late for LeBron James to ever save the Lakers again

The collapse of the Lakers against the Nuggets highlights a pattern of repeated mistakes leading to defeat in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs. [ more ]

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Darvin Ham, LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell blast officials after loss to Nuggets: 'It's getting real tricky'

Lakers suffered a frustrating loss to the Nuggets due to blowing a 20-point lead and controversial officiating. [ more ]

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3 takeaways from the Lakers' Game 2 loss against the Nuggets

The Lakers lost to the Nuggets due to rebounds and small errors, impacting postseason standings. [ more ]

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Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater

The Lakers faced a must-win game and despite a strong start, they failed to secure a victory, giving the Denver Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. [ more ]

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Lakers collapse in fourth quarter, lose on buzzer beater to Nuggets

The Lakers suffered a significant defeat to the Nuggets, falling behind 2-0 in the series after a buzzer-beater by Jamal Murray. [ more ]

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LeBron James meets Jamal Murray at the run for block early in Game 2

LeBron James defies age with explosive plays in his 21st NBA season. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Nuggets (Apr 22, 2024) Live Score - ESPN

Live coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

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Source: Lakers' Vanderbilt targeting Game 3 return

Jarred Vanderbilt is targeting a return as soon as Game 3 of the first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. [ more ]

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Report: Jarred Vanderbilt 'eyeing' Game 3 return for Lakers

Jarred Vanderbilt is aiming to return from injury for Game 3, potentially providing a boost to the Lakers in their series against the Denver Nuggets. [ more ]

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Deadline for Pelicans' decision on 2024 or 2025 Lakers first round pick revealed

The Lakers' future was limited by uncertainty over which first-round pick they owed the Pelicans, but a deadline has now been set. [ more ]

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Darvin Ham points to offensive rebounding as biggest area Lakers must improve vs. Nuggets

Offensive rebounding is a key area the Lakers need to improve on to compete against the Nuggets. [ more ]

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Why Anthony Davis' defense could be the Lakers' biggest X factor

Anthony Davis's absence significantly impacted the Lakers in a crucial game against the Warriors. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 Preview: Will L.A. ever overcome its demons?

The Lakers need to learn from Game 1 errors and play near-perfect basketball in Game 2 to secure a road win against the Nuggets. [ more ]

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Lakers unsure when Wood, Vanderbilt will return

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled with bench scoring in Game 1 and may be uncertain about the return of injured players Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt. [ more ]

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Report: Christian Wood set to return for Lakers in Game 3 vs. Nuggets

Christian Wood set to return for Lakers in Game 3, providing frontcourt boost for playoffs. [ more ]

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Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren't good enough in Game 1

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Plaschke: Lakers just aren't good enough to beat the Denver Nuggets

The Lakers faced a harsh reality check in their playoff game against the Denver Nuggets. [ more ]

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Russell redemption road hits bump in Lakers' loss

D'Angelo Russell's recent struggles are contrasting his improved performance, affecting the Lakers' playoff journey. [ more ]

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Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets

The importance of playing mistake-free basketball in playoff series. [ more ]

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3 takeaways from the Lakers' Game 1 loss against the Nuggets

History repeated as the Nuggets beat the Lakers in Game 1 despite an early lead, mirroring last year's Western Conference Finals. [ more ]

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Lakers start fast, finish slow in Game 1 loss to Nuggets

The Lakers fell short against the Nuggets in the 2024 playoffs despite a strong start with LeBron and AD leading, while rest of the team struggled. [ more ]

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A Dip In The Lake: The Lakers' playoff history versus the Nuggets

A historical look at Lakers-Nuggets playoff matchups spanning from 1979 to 2008. [ more ]

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Anthony Davis thinks the Lakers are clicking at the right time entering playoffs

The Lakers are in good form entering the playoffs and are ready to take on the challenge against the Denver Nuggets. [ more ]

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Anthony Davis thinks the Lakers are clicking at the right time entering playoffs

The Lakers went 18-8 in March and April to secure the seventh seed for the play-in game and are confident in their current playing form. [ more ]

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There are plenty of 'ifs' that matter in Lakers-Nuggets playoff series

Healthy LeBron crucial for Lakers success against Nuggets. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Preview and Game Thread: Time to face the smoke

Lakers face the Nuggets in the playoffs after previous struggles against them. [ more ]

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LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic 'one of the best players to ever play this game'

LeBron James praises Nikola Jokic as one of the best players, emphasizing his influence on teammates and the challenge he poses for the Lakers. [ more ]

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