This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Holds Jazz To Record-Low Points In First Quarter Of Game 1 Of 1988 Western Conference Semifinals
With a sweep of the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 1988 NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Los Angeles...
This Day In Lakers History: Lonnie Walker IV Comes Up Big In Game 4 Victory Over Warriors
During the 2022-23 season, perhaps no member of the Los Angeles Lakers' early season rotation was as affected by the moves made at the trade deadline than Lonnie Walker IV. An early-season staple, Walker had fallen out of Darvin Ham's…
Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic To Face Off Against Mavericks In Las Vegas Preseason Game
Luka Doncic's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a rollercoaster, to say the least. The Dallas Mavericks inexplicably shipped out Doncic for a trade package built around Anthony Davis, but the Lakers wound up being the clear winners…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Evaluates First Season As Head Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka took a big swing last offseason when they hired JJ Redick to be the franchise's next head coach. Redick had no professional coaching experience prior to being handed the keys in…
Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Playing With Bronny Top Accomplishment Of Career
One of the biggest storylines of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers was the team's 2024 second round draft pick. It's rare that a No. 55 overall selection in the draft garners headlines, but with that pick, L.A. selected…
Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Hasn’t Thought About Player Option
Dorian Finney-Smith was essential in helping turn around the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season. While the Luka Doncic trade -- for good reason -- was the headliner, the Lakers saw their defense go from one of the worst…
Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Respected JJ Redick’s Decision To Bench Him In Game 5 Against Timberwolves
Jaxson Hayes was thrust into the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup following the Luka Doncic trade that shipped Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Hayes had been serving a valuable role off the bench as one of the Lakers' center…
Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Named 2024-25 NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion
The NBA announced Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will be awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, named after the legendary Los Angeles Lakers center who spent decades working toward social justice reform.…
This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West Bring First NBA Championship To Los Angeles
For years and years in the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers would come up just short in winning an NBA championship...
Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ & Expected To Sign Extension This Summer
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the blockbuster of all blockbuster trades earlier this season as they acquired superstar guard Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. The deal not only changed the Lakers' fortunes this season, but set them up…
