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13hBrian Windhorst

Keeping these Lakers together won't be cheap

The defending champs have a near-perfect blend of superstars and role players. Keeping it all together will cost them.

Jalen still confident Lakers will win 2021 NBA title (1:26)

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NBA Power Rankings: Luka snaps Brooklyn's streak; Miami stays hot

Who are the league's best as we approach the All-Star break? See where all 30 teams stand now.

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James scores 19 in 1,300th regular-season game in Lakers win

— The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead in their first meeting against the Golden State Warriors. They were determined not to let that happen Sunday night.

Caruso finds his way in for an and-1 (0:28)

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LeBron beats the buzzer with deep 3-pointer (0:36)

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LeBron blows by Curry for a layup (0:21)

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Tensions rise between Curry and Schroder after foul (0:59)

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Kuzma sidesteps to hit a 3-pointer (0:29)

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Gasol wants no part of this Draymond dunk (0:25)

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LeBron drops in 3-pointer from the wing (0:22)

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2dKevin Pelton

Is LeBron being the turnover king a good thing?

Kevin Pelton answers your questions on LeBron's latest milestone and the Timberwolves' future.

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3dDave McMenamin

LeBron to Zlatan: No way I'll ever 'stick to sports'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism, saying he will "never shut up about things that are wrong."

LeBron, Lakers snap four-game losing streak (2:01)

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LeBron responds to Zlatan's criticism: I won't just stick to sports (2:13)

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Schröder returns, Lakers beat Blazers 102-93 to snap skid

— LeBron James had 28 points, Dennis Schröder added 22 in his return to the Lakers' lineup, and Los Angeles snapped its four-game losing streak with a 102-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

LeBron throws down massive slam in transition (0:30)

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Caruso left unguarded, takes off for high-flying slam (0:26)

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LeBron, Melo reunite before tipoff (0:16)

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Why Stephen A. isn't giving the Lakers a pass for loss to Jazz (1:49)

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Jazz continue hot streak, dominate the Lakers (1:55)

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5dDave McMenamin

Morris on Utah's rout: Playoffs 'a different story'

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris said after Wednesday night's blowout loss to Utah that the team's four-game skid is "a challenging time" the Lakers need before the playoffs.