Dan Woike is the Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times after spending two seasons covering the league as a whole, with an emphasis on Los Angeles’ teams. His work has been honored by the Pro Basketball Writers Assn. He previously covered the Clippers during the “Lob City” era for the Orange County Register, spending most of the past decade chasing NBA teams around the country. He’s also covered the Chargers, the Angels, the Dodgers and USC while in Los Angeles. A Chicagoan always in search of good pizza on the West Coast, he’s always looking for story tips and ideas.
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Anthony Davis left the game after sustaining an eye injury, and LeBron James’ 40-point effort couldn’t save Lakers from a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
March 16, 2024
Johnny Buss, the oldest son of Jerry Buss and the brother of Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, is running for the President of the United States as an independent.
March 14, 2024
The Lakers find themselves on the wrong side of dominance against a team that seems to know exactly where their weakest points are on defense.
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
The Lakers’ loss to Sacramento exposed many of the team’s problems that have haunted them against the Kings.
March 13, 2024
Seemingly signed so he could be traded, D’Angelo Russell not only survived the trade block – he thrived there.
March 13, 2024
Sacramento presents the same problems to the Lakers as Denver, with a highly skilled center, a multidimensional point guard and plenty of shooters.
March 12, 2024
Anthony Davis finishes with 27 points, 25 rebounds and seven steals as the Lakers overcome 20 turnovers in a 120-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
March 10, 2024
D’Angelo Russell used criticism and doubt to fuel his 44-point performance in the Lakers’ 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
March 9, 2024
D’Angelo Russell finishes with 44 points, nine assists and six rebounds as the Lakers overcome LeBron James’ absence to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-122.
March 8, 2024