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  • Plaschke: It's over! Lakers prove they're better than the overmatched Rockets
    • Plaschke: It's over! Lakers prove they're better than the overmatched Rockets
    Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets....2026
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  • Dodgers Won’t Win 2026 World Series, Says Analyst
    • Dodgers Won’t Win 2026 World Series, Says Analyst
    LA Times Columnist and ESPN regular Bill Plaschke said he doesn't think the Los Angeles Dodgers will win the World Series in 2026....2026
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  • Plaschke: Kobe Bryant has one more lesson for LeBron James — how to retire
    • Plaschke: Kobe Bryant has one more lesson for LeBron James — how to retire
    For the first time in his career, the Lakers star is on an expiring contract. He should follow Kobe Bryant's lead and enjoy the final act, writes Bill Plaschke....2025
  • Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick should be safe under Dodgers regime … for now
    • Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick should be safe under Dodgers regime … for now
    The top basketball executive for the franchise and the coach should be given a chance to succeed, or fail, according to Times columnist Bill Plaschke....2025
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  • ‘Around the Horn’ was too perfect to survive a broken, messed up world
    • ‘Around the Horn’ was too perfect to survive a broken, messed up world
    Everything good eventually goes away. It’s difficult to accept that it’s going to be gone. After 23 years and almost 5,000 episodes, Around the Horn, ESPN’s daily studio debate show will be no more, signing off for the final time on Friday evening after being cancelled by the network. The show’s “Final Face Time” on Wednesday was a testament to everything the show has meant to not only its panelis...2025
  • Plaschke: Lakers' season ends in humiliation … and hope
    • Plaschke: Lakers' season ends in humiliation … and hope
    Bill Plaschke writes the Lakers have never suffered a more demoralizing playoff exit, but there are still reasons to hope for a title run soon....2025

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  • Random Ramsdom: Quarterback rumors aplenty for L.A.
    • Random Ramsdom: Quarterback rumors aplenty for L.A.
    Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 2/22/25 If you’re like me, then Thursday was a fun time to be on Turf Show Times. There was a slew of articles addressing Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers and L.A.’s quarterback position in general. It was a fun day, and there were plenty of comments, commenters and interactions to go around as various writers from the we...2025
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  • Outside The Confines: Goodbye to a legend
    • Outside The Confines: Goodbye to a legend
    Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela passes away. A World Series preview and other MLB news. We were all set to celebrate the World Series and the first Yankees/Dodgers Fall Classic since 1981. But first, we have to say goodbye to one of the heroes of that World Series of 43 years ago. The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fern...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: A long-awaited debut for Kumar Rocker
    • Outside The Confines: A long-awaited debut for Kumar Rocker
    Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The player is poised to make history as he prepares to make his debut. Happy Friday, everyone! We’re halfway through September, which means we only have two full weeks of regular season baseball left. There are still some questions about who will slot in for the wild card spots, and some teams who are poised to win their divisions might want to worry a bi...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: Standing tall in the Lone Star State
    • Outside The Confines: Standing tall in the Lone Star State
    Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports A Dodgers pitcher was arrested on domestic battery charges. More questions about Shohei Ohtani. A Texas showdown. And other MLB news. Good morning. Indeed, it is a good morning. Fangraphs currently has the Cubs’ playoff odds at 87.6 percent. Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on domestic violence charges last Sunday night. It’s the second time in four...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: A closer fights for a save
    Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Liam Hendriks announces he has cancer. The fallout from the Dodgers releasing Trevor Bauer. The Tigers and Phillies make a trade. Good morning. Be kind to everyone. White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced on Sunday that he’s beginning treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We wish him a speedy recovery and a return to the mound. You’ve probably heard thi...2023
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  • • Doc Rivers, Clippers reportedly agree to extension
    Clippers coach Doc Rivers has reached an agreement with owner Steve Ballmer on a multi-year extension, reports Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times. Nothing has been made official, but Plaschke speculates the news means Rivers is willing to be part of a rebuilding effort in L.A.There had been rumors that Rivers, who has one year remaining on his current contract, may not want to stay with the or...2018
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  • • Los Angeles Dodgers' Continued Injury Woes Should Force Big July Trade Splashes
    2016
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  • • Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: March Edition
    2016
    See more articles JaKarr Sampson injury report
  • • Dodgers' NL West Title Cannot Overshadow Big Postseason Concerns
    2015
    Continue with Madison Bumgarner
  • • Chase Utley Trade Nabs Dodgers a Playoff-Tested Hero, but Bullpen Issues Remain
    2015
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Bill Plaschke lifestyle

  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Outrage over Max Scherzer's Missed Perfecto Off-Base
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2026
    "Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets."

  • 2025
    "From OGs like Woody Paige, Tim Cowlishaw , and Bill Plaschke, to the new generation of Pablo S."

  • 2024
    "Following LeBron’s James’ epic Olympic campaign that culminated in MVP and a gold medal, LA Times Sports Columinst Bill Plaschke is concerned about the Lakers wasting his twilight years."

  • 2023
    "Bill Plaschke argues that no matter how much the Dodgers might have needed Bauer to pitch (and how much money they’re paying him), it was worth it to be on the right side of things."

  • 2022
    "According to Bill Plaschke of LA Times, he […] The post RUMOR: Phil Jackson wants Lakers to trade LeBron James, keep Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints."

  • 2021
    "Dudley spoke to Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times about his surprising departure from the […] The post Jared Dudley claims LeBron James, Anthony Davis wanted him back with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints."

  • 2020
    "The lack of action to date hasn’t sat well with many fans and pundits, including Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times, but Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten strongly defended his club’s strategies in a recent phone conversation with Plaschke."

  • 2019
    "”This team would not be in the position it’s in without me,” Johnson said during a recent interview with Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times."

  • 2018
    "Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times revealed Deng heads to a training room and simulates being on the court while games are happening."

  • 2017
    "“(Monday) I was engaged in that other national pastime, paying bills,” Scully told the Los Angeles Times’ Bill Plaschke."

  • 2016
    "ESPN's Bill Plaschke noted the block may have its own documentary one day: Per ESPN Stats & Info, James made even more history by becoming the Finals MVP:   James also won the award twice with Miami, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won with the Lakers and Bucks."

  • 2015
    "The Dodgers are expected to hire Dave Roberts as the team’s next manager on Monday, sources tell Dylan Hernandez, Bill Plaschke and Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times."

  • 2014
    "Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times captured the feeling inside Dodger Stadium after L."

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Bill Plaschke trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Plaschke: Kobe Bryant has one more lesson for LeBron James — how to retire
    2025
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  • Plaschke: I was wrong. Drafting Bronny James was a win for the Lakers
    • Plaschke: I was wrong. Drafting Bronny James was a win for the Lakers
    Times columnist Bill Plaschke, like many once a critic of the Lakers drafting LeBron James' oldest son, looks back on his rookie year as an ingenious move....2025
  • • Random Ramsdom: Quarterback rumors aplenty for L.A.
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Goodbye to a legend
    2024
    Visit the page Fernando Valenzuela
  • • Outside The Confines: A long-awaited debut for Kumar Rocker
    2024
    Check it out Shohei Ohtani
  • • Lakers Notes: LeBron, Team USA, Las Vegas, Bronny
    The Lakers have agreed to a new two-year contract with LeBron James that features a player option for 2025/26 and a full no-trade clause. It will likely either be for the maximum salary or just under the max. Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times argues James’ lucrative new contract is a mistake from a […]...2024
  • Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no
    • Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no
    Many view Bronny James as a strong NBA draft prospect, but Bill Plaschke writes it would be a disaster and big distraction if the Lakers drafted him....2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Standing tall in the Lone Star State
    2023
    Read about Julio Urías
  • • Pacific Notes: Davis, LeBron, Alapag
    Lakers star center Anthony Davis‘ new three-year maximum extension, projected to be worth $186MM, effectively makes him the full-fledged face of the team, opines Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times. The 6’10” big man is now under team control until the 2027/28 season, when he will turn 35. As Plaschke notes, Davis has already […]...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Fernando-mania
    The Dodgers finally retire Fernando Valenzuela’s number. The first arbitration decisions were announced. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. Pitchers and Catchers who intend to play in the World Baseball Classic report to Spring Training one week from today. The Dodgers announced that they will retire the number 34 in honor of left-handed pitcher Fernando Valenzuela as part of a t...2023
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Bill Plaschke stats and results

  • • ‘Around the Horn’ was too perfect to survive a broken, messed up world
    2025
  • • Los Angeles Notes: James, Brooks, Reaves, Leonard, George, Westbrook
    LeBron James fired back at the Grizzlies and nemesis Dillon Brooks with a typical big-game performance, Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times opines. Brooks got tossed for hitting James in the groin region, while the Lakers superstar delivered 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the 10-point Game 3 victory. “This is not […]...2023
  • • Outside The Confines: A closer fights for a save
    2023
    Check it out Liam Hendriks
  • • NBA Finals 2016 MVP: LeBron James' Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2016
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  • • Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: March Edition
    2016
    Continue with JaKarr Sampson scores
  • • Dave Roberts Is Solid, Likable Choice to Manage Dodgers over the October Hump
    2015
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  • • Mets vs. Dodgers: Game 1 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 MLB Playoffs
    2015
    Continue with Mike Vorkunov scores
  • • Refs' Failure to Call 'Illegal Bat' Penalty vs. Seahawks Sparks Twitter Reaction
    2015
    See more articles Calvin Johnson
  • • Dodgers' NL West Title Cannot Overshadow Big Postseason Concerns
    2015
    Check it out Madison Bumgarner
  • • Chase Utley Trade Nabs Dodgers a Playoff-Tested Hero, but Bullpen Issues Remain
    2015
    Check it out Howie Kendrick

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  • • Random Ramsdom: Quarterback rumors aplenty for L.A.
    2025
    Visit the page Los Angeles Rams
  • • Outside The Confines: A long-awaited debut for Kumar Rocker
    2024
    See also Shohei Ohtani
  • • Outside The Confines: Fernando-mania
    2023
    Read about Fernando Valenzuela
  • • Outside The Confines: Who’s your Padre?
    Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Three of the four Division Series are over and the Padres pulled off one of the biggest upsets ever. The Guardians and Yankees face off in Game 5 tonight. And other news from the postseason. Just as I predicted, we’re going to have a Padres/Phillies National League Championship Series. I’m sure I wrote that around here somewhere. If you c...2022
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  • • Jeanie Buss gets restraining order to prevent brothers from ousting her as Lakers president
    The battle for control of the Los Angeles Lakers between the Buss siblings has grown ugly.Days after Jeanie Buss effectively fired Jim from his role with the organization, she has obtained a temporary restraining order against brothers Jim and Johnny to stop them from holding a meeting to elect a new board of directors without her. The proposed meeting was apparently an attempt to seize control of...2017
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  • • NBA Finals 2016 MVP: LeBron James' Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2016
    Read about LeBron James
  • • Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: March Edition
    2016
    Read about JaKarr Sampson
  • • Dave Roberts Is Solid, Likable Choice to Manage Dodgers over the October Hump
    2015
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  • • Dave Roberts to Sign with Dodgers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
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  • • Mets vs. Dodgers: Game 1 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 MLB Playoffs
    2015
    See also Mike Vorkunov

Top Bill Plaschke news

  • • Dodgers To Hire Dave Roberts As Manager
    The Dodgers are expected to hire Dave Roberts as the team’s next manager on Monday, sources tell Dylan Hernandez, Bill Plaschke and Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.  Talks are in the “final stages” according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, and ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports the last contractual details are expected to be completed…...2015
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  • • Dave Roberts to Sign with Dodgers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
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  • • Insider Claims Lakers ‘Wasting Time’ With LeBron James
    Following LeBron’s James’ epic Olympic campaign that culminated in MVP and a gold medal, LA Times Sports Columinst Bill Plaschke is concerned about the Lakers wasting his twilight years. LeBron and his running mate Anthony Davis did bring a championship home to LA in 2020, but for much of LeBron’s time there, the front office […] The post Insider Claims Lakers ‘Wastin...2024
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  • • RUMOR: Phil Jackson wants Lakers to trade LeBron James, keep Russell Westbrook
    Everyone knows by now that Phil Jackson has an influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization. He is even reportedly involved in the team’s coaching search. Now, the power he holds within the team could be a source of problem for LeBron James and the whole franchise. According to Bill Plaschke of LA Times, he […] The post RUMOR: Phil Jackson wants Lakers to trade LeBron James, ke...2022
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  • • Refs' Failure to Call 'Illegal Bat' Penalty vs. Seahawks Sparks Twitter Reaction
    2015
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  • • NBA Finals 2016 MVP: LeBron James' Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2016
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  • • Should the Chargers stay put?
    As the Chargers and Rams continue the process of working out the details for sharing space in Kroenkeworld, a local theory is emerging that runs counter to the looming partnership. Maybe the Chargers should stay where they are. Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times makes the case for the ongoing existence of the San Diego…...2016
  • • D'Angelo Russell to Lakers: Twitter Reacts as PG Is Selected in 2015 NBA Draft
    2015
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Bill Plaschke schedule, game

  • • Plaschke: It's over! Lakers prove they're better than the overmatched Rockets
    2026
    Read about LeBron James
  • • Plaschke: Lakers' season ends in humiliation … and hope
    2025
  • • Outside The Confines: Goodbye to a legend
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Standing tall in the Lone Star State
    2023
    Click for news about Julio Urías
  • • Column: Feels so familiar: Lakers' close-out win is one for the ages
    The resemblance to past Lakers great close-out playoff wins was so great, even relative newcomer LeBron James felt it, writes The Times' Bill Plaschke....2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Twist of fate! Carlos Correa to the Mets
    Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Carlos Correa spurns the Giants for the Mets. The second-tier free agents start to sign. And other news from around MLB. This shocking news that Carlos Correa has just signed with the Mets broke after midnight on the West Coast last night. I assume this is for real, although Heyman was the man who reported that Aaron Judge signed with the Giants. This does seem...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: Who’s your Padre?
    2022
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  • • Luol Deng simulates games while watching in training room
    Luol Deng has only made one regular-season appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017-18, but the veteran has played dozens of games in his mind.Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times revealed Deng heads to a training room and simulates being on the court while games are happening.“When there’s action, he runs on a treadmill. When there’s a timeout, he stops. When the whistle blows, he runs aga...2018
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  • • Horry believes Lakers will distance themselves from LaVar Ball
    LaVar Ball said all along that his son Lonzo was going to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, and he was proven right on Thursday night. Does that mean the Lakers are going all-in on the Big Baller Brand? Robert Horry highly doubts it.Horry, who played seven seasons in L.A. and won three championships there, expects the Lakers to distance themselves from LaVar Ball and his outspoken personality....2017
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  • • Jeanie Buss gets restraining order to prevent brothers from ousting her as Lakers president
    2017
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Bill Plaschke rumors, scandals

  • • Random Ramsdom: Quarterback rumors aplenty for L.A.
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: A long-awaited debut for Kumar Rocker
    2024
    See more articles Shohei Ohtani
  • • Outside The Confines: Twist of fate! Carlos Correa to the Mets
    2022
    Read about Jason Williams
  • • Rally Granny, 85, dishes on flashing Dodgers Stadium crowd
    Betty True, 85, has become a certified celebrity thanks to her “risqué” antics at a Los Angeles Dodgers game last month. And it’s clear the Dodgers superfan is taking her new fame in stride with a wonderful sense of humor.True, now famously known as Rally Granny — a moniker bestowed upon her by Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger -- was caught on the Dodgers Stadium video board flashing the crowd — well...2017
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    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Outrage over Max Scherzer's Missed Perfecto Off-Base
    2015
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