https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers Lakers en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:02:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves-nba-playoff-series-preview The 22-year veteran states flatly that the team can contend for the championship with the players the Lakers have assembled around him. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:02:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves-nba-playoff-series-preview https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/lakers-rob-pelinka Terms of the deal were not disclosed but the general manager since 2017 is now president of basketball operations. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:08:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/lakers-rob-pelinka https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-17/can-luka-doncic-lead-lakers-past-the-timberwolves All-Star guard Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last year by taking down Minnesota for the conference title with a defining moment in Game 2. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:55:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-17/can-luka-doncic-lead-lakers-past-the-timberwolves https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-16/la-lakers-austin-reaves-earning-his-place-among-big-3 As the playoffs begin, any questions as to whether Austin Reaves is the right player to help lead the Lakers have long been answered. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:23:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-16/la-lakers-austin-reaves-earning-his-place-among-big-3 https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-04-17/lakers-timberwolves-playoff-preview-lakers Two scouts, a team executive and an assistant coach discuss the first-round matchup between the Timberwolves and the Lakers. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-04-17/lakers-timberwolves-playoff-preview-lakers https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-15/gender-reveal-sports-trend-bryce-harper-austin-reaves Phillies' Bryce Harper learned he and his wife are having a boy through the color of his blue bat. Lakers' Austin Reaves used his game sneakers in a similar reveal for his brother. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:41:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-15/gender-reveal-sports-trend-bryce-harper-austin-reaves https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-14/bronny-james-first-start-rookie-season-grade-jj-redick In Bronny James' first Lakers start, the rookie had four points on two-of-10 shooting and a plus/minus of -23. Coach JJ Redick gave LeBron's son an A+ grade for the season. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:22:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-14/bronny-james-first-start-rookie-season-grade-jj-redick https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-14/lakers-first-look-at-playoff-matchup-minnesota-timberwolves The Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves open a first-round NBA playoff series on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. How do the teams measure up? Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:27:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-14/lakers-first-look-at-playoff-matchup-minnesota-timberwolves https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-13/how-the-nba-play-in-tournament-works-2025 The top six teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs while the next four teams play for the seventh and eight seeds. Here's how it works. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:24:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-13/how-the-nba-play-in-tournament-works-2025 https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-13/los-angeles-lakers-portland-trail-blazers-nba-game-recap The Lakers' reserves wrapped up meaningless regular-season final loss at Portland Sunday. The team will open the NBA playoffs against Minnesota. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:56:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-13/los-angeles-lakers-portland-trail-blazers-nba-game-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-12/los-angeles-lakers-jj-redick-hire-franchise-rebirth When the UConn coach turned down a $70-million job offer to come to L.A., it might have been humiliating for the storied franchise but it ignited a rebirth. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:14:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-12/los-angeles-lakers-jj-redick-hire-franchise-rebirth https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers score a couple runs in the ninth to take a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:41:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-19/la-times-sports-letters-dodgers-white-house-visit-controversy Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers, Lakers, cost of MLB games and the Masters. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:12:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-19/la-times-sports-letters-dodgers-white-house-visit-controversy https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview