This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Record During Sweep Of Nets In 2002 NBA Finals
After cruising to a quick 3-0 lead over the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers found...
Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Blessed’ To Be On Time Magazine Cover
Time Magazine made LeBron James the cover of their "100 most influential people in sports" package, a massive honor for the all-time great. The Los Angeles Lakers star just completed his 23rd NBA season -- a first in league history…
Danny Green Believes Austin Reaves Deserves Max Contract
Austin Reaves is the most important free agent for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. While not officially a free agent yet, he will certainly decline his $14.9 million player option and seek out a massive pay raise. He can…
LeBron James: Bronny James Has Earned His Place In NBA
Bronny James has just completed his second NBA season, both with the Los Angeles Lakers and alongside his dad, LeBron James. There's a chance that the two could part ways for the first time in the NBA, with LeBron as…
Lakers Rumors: Fans Should Be Prepared For ‘Status Quo Offseason’
The offseason is rapidly approaching, with the NBA Finals ending anywhere between Saturday, June 13 and Friday, June 19. With that comes some massive decisions for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they need to build a championship contending roster around…
LeBron James Outlines When He’ll Know He’s Ready To Retire
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has already shattered all expectations with how effective he remains despite being 41 years old and playing 23 NBA seasons, more than any other player in history. Many continue to wonder when he will…
This Day In Lakers History: Los Angeles Hires Phil Jackson As Head Coach In 1999
(Originally published on March 13, 2014) After signing Shaquille O'Neal and drafting Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996, the Lakers seemingly had their foundation set for the future and many expected them to dominate immediately. Unfortunately for the team, that…
This Day In Lakers History: Derek Fisher’s 3-Pointers Key NBA Finals Win Over Orlando Magic
The 2009 NBA Finals is remembered as a near-domination from start to finish by the Lakers. After all, L.A. beat the...
LeBron James Praises Knicks’ Josh Hart As Winning Player
For a time, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to never miss on their draft picks and accumulated an excellent group of young talent. Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, Jordan Clarkson and others all went on…
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Advice To Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama has officially arrived as one of the NBA's brightest young stars after leading the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals in just his third season. The 7'5" big man is unlike any player the league has ever…
