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Kobe Bryant · Los AngelesVanessa Bryant has agreed to accept a $28.85 million settlement from Los Angeles County in exchange for ending her fight against those she accused of improperly taking and sharing gruesome photos of her dead husband and daughter after they perished in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Kobe Bryant family gets nearly $29 million settlement in case over helicopter crash photos
53% Center coverage: 185 sources
Paul George · Los AngelesThe 34-year-old guard was acquired by the Jazz from the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 10. He averaged 15.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 28.7 minutes per game. The move would reunite Westbrook with Paul George, his former teammate in Oklahoma City.
Russell Westbrook to sign with L.A. Clippers: Report
45% Left coverage: 38 sources
Videos · Los AngelesWhen Pau Gasol joined the Los Angeles Lakers just over 15 years ago, the Spanish 7-footer banished his ego, redoubled his work ethic and immediately turned this team into contenders who eventually became champions.
Pau Gasol gets emotional as Los Angeles Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey
49% Left coverage: 37 sources
LeBron JamesLeBron James suffered a right hand contusion in the first half of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. The injury likely occurred when James tried to block Pascal Siakam and got his finger stuck in between the rim. James put up 13 points and four assists and looked like he was headed for another All- Star Game MVP.
LeBron James injury update: Lakers All-Star ruled out of game at halftime with right hand contusion
50% Left coverage: 6 sources
Damian LillardThe 2023 edition of the NBA All-Star Game was set to begin Sunday evening. Team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James would pick their rosters just before the game began. The captains were selecting the reserves first, and then the starters. The game was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. PT.
NBA All-Star Game draft: Damian Lillard to Team Giannis with 1st pick
50% Center coverage: 6 sources
Anthony DavisAnthony Davis was seen sitting on the bench as LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record on Tuesday. Davis apologized to James on Wednesday and again on Thursday. He also said he was just upset about the Lakers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. L.A. traded away Russell Westbrook and signed Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt.
Anthony Davis explains video that showed him sitting on bench while LeBron James broke the NBA scoring record
50% Center coverage: 6 sources
LeBron JamesThe Celtics beat the Lakers 125-121 in overtime to snap a three-game losing streak and sweep the season series against the Lakers despite 41 points from LeBron James. James missed the layup but was incredulous that no foul was called on the play. In a pool report following the Celtics win, official Eric Lewis admitted the call was missed.
LeBron livid over no foul call at end of regulation, Lakers fall to Celtics in OT
Coverage: 7 sources
Michael JordanKareem Abdul-Jabbar says LeBron James broke his all-time NBA scoring record. James set the new high mark of 38,390 career points Tuesday night. James, 38, is in his fifth year with the Lakers, with whom Abdul-jabbar spent 14 seasons. Last year, Magic Johnson speculated that Abdul- jabbar would have trouble watching.
LeBron James eclipses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- and Michael Jordan -- on the same magical night
50% Left coverage: 10 sources
