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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks on during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Basketball fan raises $43K to give away pro-Hong Kong T-shirts at Lakers opening game

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 17, 2019, file photo, then Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard takes a photo while holding his playoffs MVP trophy during the NBA basketball championship team's victory parade in Toronto. The NBA's balance of power has shifted to the Los Angeles Clippers, who have never advanced beyond the second round let alone won a championship. All that is expected to change behind Leonard and Paul George, both regarded as two of the best two-way players in the league. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Without George to start, Clippers still among NBA’s best

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in front of forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Davis, James begin Lakers partnership with sky-high hopes

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anthony Davis’ MRI reveals only thumb sprain, Lakers say

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in action during a match against Brooklyn Nets at the NBA China Games 2019 in Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong province on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 (Color China Photo via AP)

LeBron: Rockets’ Morey ‘wasn’t educated’ on China tweet

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, photo, Brooklyn Nets' Theo Pinson, left, drives against Los Angeles Lakers' Danny Green, right, near a Chinese national flag during a preseason NBA game at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. When Houston Rocket's general manager Daryl Morey tweeted last week in support of anti-government protests in Hong Kong, everything changed for NBA fans in China. A new chant flooded Chinese sports forums: &quot;I can live without basketball, but I can't live without my motherland.&quot; (AP Photo, File)

Nationalism over NBA fandom: Fans support ‘motherland’ China

By YANAN WANG - Associated Press

In this Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, photo, a security guard walks past neon light decor depicting basketball players and silhouette of iconic Chinese buildings in Beijing. When Houston Rockets' general manager Daryl Morey tweeted last week in support of anti-government protests in Hong Kong, everything changed for NBA fans in China. A new chant flooded Chinese sports forums: &quot;I can live without basketball, but I can't live without my motherland.&quot;(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

The Lakers-Nets series in China ends _ quietly, again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis dribbles during the first half of the team's preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Davis hurt, Nets finish sweep of Lakers in China, 91-77

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chinese security officers stand guard as fans carrying jerseys and shoes wait for NBA players to autograph outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday that the league is still expecting them to play as scheduled this week, even while the rift between the league and Chinese officials continued in ways that clearly suggested the two planned games in Shanghai and Shenzhen were anything but guaranteed. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Seen but not heard: Lakers, Nets, NBA are silent in Shanghai

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this April 9, 2019, file photo, Magic Johnson speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazer in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Without basketball, Magic Johnson shifts focus to community

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells (87) makes a touchdown reception in the second half during the American Football game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, USA, 22 September 2019.

NFL teams fight for place in saturated L.A. market

By Thom Loverro

United States' Myles Turner dunks during a consolation playoff game against Poland for the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. U.S. defeated Poland 87-74 (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

The Latest: Davis disappointed Cousins reunion on hold

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forwards LeBron James, center left, and Anthony Davis, center right, pose for photos during the NBA basketball team's media day in El Segundo, Calif., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Lakers start season with LeBron, AD already sharing a bond

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix. That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s escalating China trade wars. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Media day 1: Westbrook, Durant, Irving, Davis in new colors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Kuzma not ready to practice with Lakers due to foot injury

Associated Press

President Donald Trump, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NBA basketball player and general manager Jerry West, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump honors NBA great Jerry West with Medal of Freedom

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard practices before the Wizards face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. Dwight Howard says he is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a new outlook on basketball and his place in it. Howard called it “a very big blessing” to re-sign with the Lakers, who chose him as the improbable replacement for injured center DeMarcus Cousins, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Dwight Howard eager to make most of 2nd chance with Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard practices before the Wizards face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, because the deal has not been completed for Howard to make an improbable return to the Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure. Howard played in only nine games last season for Washington, which traded him to the Grizzlies last month. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Dwight Howard returns to Lakers 6 years after departure

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Dwight Howard waived by Grizzlies ahead of Lakers move

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2019, file photo, then-Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins reacts after injuring his leg during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Oakland, Calif. A person with knowledge of the situation says Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins is undergoing tests to confirm a preliminary diagnosis of a ligament tear in his knee.Cousins was injured in a workout in Las Vegas this week, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, because no official diagnosis has been released publicly. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Lakers’ Cousins tears ACL in left knee, awaiting surgery

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press