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 had a solid preseason debut with 15 points in the Lakers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors. D’Angelo Russell also impressed.
Oct. 8, 2023
Anthony Davis had 15 points, making two of three three-pointers, in less than 13 minutes during the Lakers’ loss at Golden State in their first preseason game.
Oct. 7, 2023
After four seasons with the Miami Heat, guard Gabe Vincent is ready to provide the Lakers with what they need -- shooting, defense and ballhandling.
Oct. 6, 2023
No one spent as much time training with LeBron James James over the summer as Rui Hachimura. The Lakers hope LeBron’s tutelage will pay off.
Oct. 5, 2023
LeBron James powered through a painful foot injury during last season’s playoffs. The Lakers say he is now rolling through camp at full strength.
Oct. 4, 2023
The Lakers have let it be known that the Denver Nuggets are on their mind after celebrating title run with coach Mike Malone known as “Lakers daddy.”
Oct. 4, 2023
Lakers star LeBron James and teammates say the team’s continuity after last season’s trade-deadline rebuild has them in good position for training camp.
Oct. 2, 2023
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and general manager Rob Pelinka are optimistic about the team, with new additions to the roster and motivated LeBron James.
Sept. 28, 2023
Lakers’ LeBron James is recruiting Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and other NBA stars to play for the U.S. in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sept. 11, 2023
Christian Wood has played for seven NBA teams in seven seasons, but the Lakers are confident he will fit in with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Sept. 6, 2023