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...
UConn’s Dan Hurley Issues Statement After Turning Down Lakers’ Head Coaching Job
The Los Angeles Lakers dominated headlines this past weekend when their pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley was made public...
Lakers Rumors: Head Coaching Search To Resume With JJ Redick & James Borrego Still Candidates
The Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search seemed to be focused on JJ Redick and James Borrego early on, although the focus...
Former Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham Accepts Position On Doc Rivers’ Staff With Bucks
After parting ways with head coach Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers are knee deep in another coaching search...
Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Flipped Decision But Not Based On Money
Monday afternoon was a disappointing one for the Los Angeles Lakers organization as UConn's head coach Dan Hurley decided to stay in Connecticut for a chance to 3-peat over taking a leap to the NBA despite being Jeanie Buss and…
Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Was Offered Six Year, $70 Million Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers made a strong pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley to become the franchise's next head coach...
Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Chooses To Stay At UConn
While JJ Redick was the known frontrunner in the Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search from the start, it turned out they actually...
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Scores 30 Points In Game 6 Win Against Celtics In 1984 NBA Finals
On June 10, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to redeem themselves against the rival Boston Celtics in a win...
Lakers News: Alex Caruso Clarifies Tattoo Of Kobe Bryant NBA Finals Photo Is Not His
Kobe Bryant is arguably the greatest and most iconic Los Angeles Lakers player in the history of the franchise...