Dan Loumena

Assistant Sports Editor

Dan Loumena has worked myriad jobs at the Los Angeles Times since joining the staff in 1996, including as a page designer, copy editor, assignment editor and Web producer. Loumena was part of the first group of print journalists at The Times to delve full time into the wonders of the website, helping the department move into the digital-first, round-the-clock coverage.

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Sparks

Sparks sign veteran guard Yang Liwei from China

The Sparks added veteran guard Yang Liwei from China to their roster, the team announced Sunday. Terms of the signing were not disclosed.
Sports

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be captains for the 72nd NBA All-Star Game this weekend in Salt Lake City. Here’s what you need to know.
Lakers

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become NBA’s all-time leading scorer

Lakers’ LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, tallying 38 points to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s mark in a 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sparks

Sparks acquire veteran guard Jasmine Thomas in trade with Sun

The Los Angeles Sparks acquired veteran guard Jasmine Thomas and the 10th overall draft pick in 2023 from the Connecticut Sun for three players.
Lakers

75 greatest Lakers players: Magic, Kobe and Kareem top the list

Current and former L.A. Times staff members selected the 75 greatest Lakers players as the club prepares for its diamond jubilee.
High School Sports

Prep football: City and Southern Section playoff schedule

Prep football: City and Southern Section second-round playoff schedule for Southland teams
High School Sports

High school field hockey: Tournament of Champions results and pairings

High school field hockey: Tournament of Champions results and pairings
Sparks

Sparks guard Brittney Sykes chosen to WNBA all-defensive team

Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes has been chosen to the WNBA’s all-defensive team for the third season in a row, it was announced Tuesday.
Sports

2022 NBA draft recap: Pick-by-pick analysis

Here is a pick-by-pick analysis of the 2022 NBA draft. Orlando selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the first pick. The Lakers selected guard Max Christie of Michigan State.
Lakers

Will Doc Rivers be the next Lakers coach? The 76ers want to keep him

Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey says coach Doc Rivers will be back next season. Is Rivers still a potential candidate for Lakers coaching job?