Figueroa Traffic Jam

As the second half of the season gets ready to tip off, we look at the Lakers’ five keys to success from now until the end of the regular season.

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The King, the Brow, and the Golden Hardware

The Lakers captured their 17th World Championship on Sunday night with a resounding Game 6 win over the Miami Heat that finally capped off one of the most magical seasons in the history of LA Sports.

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Purple and Bold

Two straight gutsy weekend wins against potential playoff foes have put the Lakers in the driver’s seat to get back to the promised land.

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Second Half Surge

After a sensational run in the first half of the season, will the Lakers continue to roll through the West as they prepare for a grueling playoff stretch?

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LA Sports Roundup - March

A look at where the teams of Los Angeles currently stand (March).

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Magic and the Lost Boys

What is going on with the Los Angeles Lakers? With the basketball chaos reaching a boiling point on and off the court for the Lakers, is there any hope of a recovery?

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NBA All-Star Weekend Preview

Our guide to all the events over the course of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Charlotte.

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LA Sports Roundup - February

A look at where the teams of Los Angeles currently stand (February).

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Golden State Drubbing

After wrecking the halls of ORACLE Arena on Christmas, the Lakers are hungry for more after a dominant win over the defending champions.

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Raising an Eyebrow

Rumors about Anthony Davis to the Lakers are flying high right now. But can the Lakers really pull it off a blockbuster to vault the Lakers to the front of the West?

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A New Hope

The Lakers are hot, led by a 36-year-old vet bringing a much-needed source of energy. Can they continue their pace to compete in the Western Conference?

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