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Injuries are becoming the story of the NBA playoffs. And not even the game's stars are safe • May 13, 2025, 7:42 PM ET (AP)

Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987 • May 7, 2025, 4:41 PM ET (AP)

LeBron James sprained a knee ligament in Lakers' final loss to Wolves, an AP source says • May 2, 2025, 2:41 PM ET (AP)

JJ Redick: Lakers can go farther next season after their roster gets into 'championship shape' • May 1, 2025, 6:14 PM ET (AP)

LeBron: 'I don't have the answer' to questions about his future after Lakers' exit from NBA playoffs • May 1, 2025, 10:51 AM ET (AP)

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Date	1946 - present
Headquarters	Los Angeles
Areas Of Involvement	basketball
Related People	LeBron James • Russell Westbrook • Spencer Haywood • Anthony Davis • Steve Nash • Kobe Bryant • Carmelo Anthony • Luka Dončić • Phil Jackson • Pat Riley • Magic Johnson • Connie Hawkins • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar • Shaquille O’Neal • Jerry West

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