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Darvin Ham has poignant words about Lakers’ focus following Friday’s loss

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham went off after their indolent loss to the Timberwolves and reminded his players that they have to be locked in.

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Lakers’ playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota

LOS ANGELES — The first of a five-game homestand for the Los Angeles Lakers began with a significant contest on Friday night against the talented and athletic Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the three teams ahead of L.A. in the chase for a spot in the play-in tournament.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers player grades: L.A. gets nipped by the Timberwolves

The Lakers never really got their game going for more than short stretches on Friday, as they lost 110-102 to the Timberwolves.

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Darvin Ham says the Lakers are sitting Anthony Davis as a precaution

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers' decision to sit Anthony Davis on Wednesday night in Oklahoma City is precautionary, with coach Darvin Ham saying the team wants to "monitor" the stress reaction in his right foot that cost him 20 games earlier this season.

Los Angeles Times

Anthony Davis to sit out Wednesday’s Lakers versus Thunder game

The Lakers will be seriously depleted when they face the Thunder on Wednesday, as they will be without their three best players.

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Lakers Need Anthony Davis to Be Something He Hasn’t Been in Years

AD must step up in LeBron’s absence, or else L.A. has no shot at the playoffs.

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Lakers aiming for sixth seed so they can play Kings in first round of playoffs

The Lakers want to finish sixth in the Western Conference so they can draw an inexperienced Kings team in the first round of the playoffs.

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LeBron James Addresses Frightening Foot Injury He Heard ‘Pop’ vs. Mavericks

The Lakers superstar appeared to suffer a late-game injury in Dallas on Sunday.

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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt to guard Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on Sunday

Jarred Vanderbilt, one of the Lakers' newcomers and a defensive standout, will look to contain the seemingly unstoppable Luka Doncic.

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Darvin Ham doubts D’Angelo Russell will play on Sunday vs. Mavericks

It looks unlikely that D'Angelo Russell will suit up for the Lakers on Sunday after spraining his ankle on Thursday.

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A mic’d up Darvin Ham hyped Lakers’ Malik Beasley during an awesome win over the Warriors

Coach wants Beasley to let it fly.

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'We want Russ to be Russ.' Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook.

LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook entered his career's latest chapter Wednesday through a side door of the Clippers' practice facility, taking a seat on a podium surrounded by more cameras and microphones than have shown up at the Playa Vista headquarters in five months.

Los Angeles Times

Darvin Ham comments on Russell Westbrook joining the Clippers

The Lakers head coach had some classy things to say about Russell Westbrook joining his team's cross-town rivals.

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Starters Lakers had vs. Pelicans last week expected to become the norm

It looks like D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt will remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for a while.

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Darvin Ham: Lakers want to make the playoffs, not the play-in tournament

The Lakers seem to be aiming high before the regular season resumes, as they want to bypass the play-in tournament.

Los Angeles Times

‘We got to win:’ The revamped Lakers are pushing to clinch a playoff spot

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ goal is to finish in the top six in the Western Conference and earn an automatic spot in the playoffs.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers' 5 storylines: Path to postseason is short and difficult

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James held the microphone while addressing the media Sunday before the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, focusing on what's ahead for the Lakers.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James returns as new-look Lakers impress in win over Pelicans

The evidence doesn't just suggest a deep breath and a pause. It demands it.

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Lakers player grades: L.A. clips the Pelicans’ wings, gets back on track

The Lakers righted themselves with a relatively easy win over the Pelicans as they head into the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Times

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before NBA All-Star break?

LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham said "in all likelihood," LeBron James "should be available" to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at Crypo.com Arena.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers' hot start in loss

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers had completed their shoot-around Monday morning, working in the post, running to the 3-point line, throwing down dunks, pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court.

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LeBron James is dealing with unbearable foot pain

The left foot ailment that has kept LeBron James out for the Lakers' last two games may be a real reason for concern.

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Lakers player grades: L.A. defeats Warriors thanks to new faces

The Lakers got a big win against a team they're trying to leapfrog in the standings, and a couple of their new players shined brightly.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron-less Lakers show off their new additions, newfound grit in win over Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO — You can turn the page, but if the main characters are the same, how much can the story actually change?

Los Angeles Times

LeBron-less Lakers show off their new-look grit in victory over Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO — You can turn the page — but if the main characters are the same, the story can only change so much.

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