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Lakers prepare for Rockets playoff series with emphasis on rebounding

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefintely, coach JJ Redick says "taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series."

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NBA roundup: LeBron shines in Lakers’ win; Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Mavericks

NBA roundup: LeBron shines in Lakers’ win; Wembanyama helps Spurs beat MavericksLeBron James ‌scored 28 points and dished 12 assists to become the fourth player in NBA history to top 12,000 in a career, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a convincing victory (101-73) over visiting Phoenix Suns.Luke Kennard added 19 points in the victory that assured the Lakers will finish no lower than fourth place in the Western Conference and have homecourt advantage in a first-round…NBA roundup: LeBron shines

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Lakers vs. Rockets NBA Playoffs preview: LeBron James and Kevin Durant, again

Lakers vs. Rockets NBA Playoffs preview: LeBron James and Kevin Durant, againThe stage is now set. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs in a matchup shaped as much by who’s unavailable as who is.For the Lakers, the burden tilts heavily toward LeBron James. With Luka Dončić (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined due to injury, the offensive ecosystem narrows, forcing James into a familiar role as…Lakers vs. Rockets NBA Play

LeBron James nears another record — Lakers star becomes fourth NBA player to reach 12,000 career assists

LeBron James nears another record — Lakers star becomes fourth NBA player to reach 12,000 career assistsLos Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the fourth player in NBA history to ‌record 12,000 career assists with his second ⁠helper of the first quarter during Friday night’s home game against ‌the Phoenix Suns.No. 12,000 came when James ‌collected a rebound on ‌the ⁠defensive end and ⁠threw a long chest pass to the other end. Deandre Ayton caught the ball ‌over the smaller Collin Gillesp

NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns after photos published of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic days after viral photos showed her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort. They have both denied any impropriety.

'Dr. Pimple Popper' Sandra Lee had a stroke last fall. Here's how the TV doc is bouncing back

'Dr. Pimple Popper' star Sandra Lee suffered a stroke last November while filming her popular reality show. She's still dealing with the fallout from it.

L.A.'s trailblazing home builder is the latest to leave California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Arizona by spring 2027, the home-building company announced last week. It comes after a slew of corporations that have fled the state in recent years.

Trump signs bill reauthorizing federal aid to defense startups

President Trump on Monday signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which will fund aerospace and defense startups in Southern California and elsewhere.

Hollywood's latest power grab: Why theater owners are fighting back

Cinema United President Michael O'Leary said his group opposes Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Disney begins 1,000 job cuts this week across the company

CEO Josh D'Amaro told Disney staff that the fast-changing landscape "requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce."

High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

Unbeaten Murrieta Mesa remains No. 1, and a look at the rest of the top 20 high school softball teams in the Southland as ranked by CalHiSports.com for The Times.

Prep talk: Culver City freshman Aliza Rush aims to be top sprinter

Aliza Rush ran a career-best 11.87 seconds in the 100 meters at the Arcadia Invitational Open competition on Friday, finishing fourth.

Fans vent frustration over high World Cup ticket prices for worse seats

U.S. soccer fans are outraged by FIFA's ticket sale system that included high prices and poor seat locations that were revealed after the purchases were completed.

Trump administration promised 'gold standard science.' Scientists say they got fool's gold

The Trump administration says it's returning U.S. science to a golden era. Critics say it's tarnished by political agendas.

How Waymo and Waze are pitching in to help solve L.A.'s pothole problem

Waze, a GPS navigation company, is teaming up with Waymo to use the company's self-driving cars to detect potholes in Los Angeles and four other major metro areas.

How Jerry West found catharsis by speaking openly before his death in 'The Logo'

Kenya Barris, making his documentary directorial debut, speaks about meeting with the Lakers legend and forming a 'kinship' and why 'Winning Time' may have pushed West to participate.

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers picks, predictions, odds

NBA Play-in Tournament picks, predictions, odds for Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Who will win game?

Spurs vs. Clippers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, March 6 from proven model

The San Antonio Spurs look to continue their chase for the top seed in the Western Conference as they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. San Antonio is 45-17 and in second place in the West, now ...