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NBA to reportedly investigate Lakers-Johnson tampering with Paul George
The NBA is launching an investigation of tampering against LA Lakers for reportedly contacted Paul George while still under contract with the Pacers. Social and national media blew up over a report the Lakers and more specifically Magic Johnson contacted Paul George illegally while he was still a member of the Indiana Pacers. Veteran NBA […] NBA to reportedly investigate Lakers-Johnson tampering with Paul George - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Broderick Turner / Los Angeles Times 2 hours ago
NBA looking into Pacers' allegations that Lakers tampered with Paul George
The Lakers have been under investigation by the NBA for tampering allegations since May because of a conversation Magic Johnson had on a television show about then-Indiana All-Star forward Paul George that angered Pacers owner Herb Simons, according to several NBA officials who were not authorized...
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Los Angeles Times Aug 16, 2017
Former Laker and local broadcaster Tommy Hawkins dies at 80
It was the spring of 1985, and the Lakers stood one victory away from avenging a painful history of playoff losses to the Boston Celtics. Watching on television from home, the long-retired Tommy Hawkins — who had played for the Lakers when they moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles — couldn’t help...
Inquisitr Aug 14, 2017
L.A. Lakers 2017-18 Schedule: NBA Regular Season Slate Features Lonzo Ball Vs. De’Aaron Fox, Markelle Fultz
On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers 2017-18 NBA schedule was released and will feature key matchups with rookie Lonzo Ball against fellow draft picks. Among the games on display will be an early showdown between Ball and the Philadelphia Sixers’ No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz, as well as a battle between Ball and the No. 5 pick De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings. The latest schedule indicates that the L.A. Lakers will get plenty of time on television too, thanks to their possible future star who is now considered the “face of the franchise” by Magic Johnson.Click here to continue and read...
Broderick Turner / Los Angeles Times Aug 14, 2017 NBA front-loads its 2017-18 schedule with marquee games
When the NBA unveiled its full slate of games Monday for the 2017-18 season, the league made sure to jump-start things with marquee players in marquee games early in the season. And for those fans in Los Angeles, the NBA put the trending Lakers and Lonzo Ball against the steady Clippers and Blake...
Bill Oram / Los Angeles Daily News Aug 14, 2017 
Lakers schedule: Lonzo Ball's rookie season features 35 national TV games
Rookie Lonzo Ball and the Lakers are scheduled to appear on national television an astounding 35 times next season, including Nov. 15 against Markelle Fultz and the Philadelphia 76ers in the first matchup between the top two picks in June's draft.After announcing last week that the Lakers will open the season Oct.
CSN Washington Aug 14, 2017
Shaquille O'Neal says Wizards are smart for valuing continuity, says his Lakers did same
No great NBA team was built overnight and that includes the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most dominant teams the league has
Los Angeles Times Aug 11, 2017
'Saturday Night Live' parodies famous father LaVar Ball
One is really good at basketball and could eventually be a star for the Lakers in the NBA. The other scored 2.2 points per game in college on the hardwood and eventually washed out of the NFL after being a practice squad player during two seasons Yet, it is LaVar Ball rather than his son Lonzo...
Los Angeles Daily News Aug 10, 2017
Lonzo Ball will make Lakers debut Oct. 19 vs. Clippers
Lonzo Ball will make his NBA debut when the Lakers and Clippers renew their Hallway Series rivalry in a season-opening matchup on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Staples Center, the league announced Thursday afternoon. The Lakers will be the designated home team.The Lakers also will play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Christmas evening game.
Lakers Blog | Orange County Register Aug 10, 2017
Josh Hart provides sneak peek of Lakers’ new Nike jersey
The new Los Angeles Lakers' uniforms by Nike revealed by Josh Hart on Snapchat.
Orange County Register Aug 10, 2017
Chargers tight end Jeff Cumberland has appetite for bounce-back season
Seven months ago, Jeff Cumberland accidentally found himself in the line of fire. The veteran tight end was sitting in the stands at Staples Center, watching the Clippers take on the Lakers. Two days earlier, the Chargers had announced their relocation north. And suddenly, when the team logo flashed on the big screen, Cumberland heard […]
Los Angeles Times Aug 9, 2017
Staples Center will host Ice Cube's three-on-three basketball league on Sunday
This weekend, professional basketball finally returns to Staples Center. And no, it isn’t for Lonzo Ball’s Los Angeles Lakers debut. The BIG3, Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league, makes its eighth and final regular season stop Sunday in Los Angeles, bringing with it an intriguing mix of...
NBA Aug 9, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers sign center Stephen Zimmerman
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Stephen Zimmerman, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Broderick Turner / Los Angeles Times Aug 9, 2017 Lakers sign center Stephen Zimmerman
The Lakers on Wednesday signed center Stephen Zimmerman to a partially guaranteed contract to join the team’s training camp roster, according to an NBA executive who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The 7-foot Zimmerman, 20, played in 19 games with the Orlando Magic last season....
Broderick Turner / Los Angeles Times Aug 9, 2017 Lakers sign point guard Briante Weber
The Lakers have signed Briante Weber to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract, according to an NBA executive who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Signing Weber gives the Lakers 16 players on their roster heading into training camp next month, and eight of them are guards....
