This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Acquires Russell Westbrook From Wizards
After a disappointing 2020-21 season that was decimated by injuries, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Signs Seven-Year, $120 Million Contract
Although the Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed their fair share of notable offseason signings, they all seem to pale in...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Traded To Heat For Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian Grant
On July 14, 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Miami Heat, marking the end of a dynasty...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Officially Acquired From Hornets
On July 11, 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers officially completed a trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire Kobe Bryant...
This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James Announces He Will Sign 4-Year Contract
The rumors had been circulating for the entire 2017-18 season that LeBron James could join the Los Angeles...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Selected 13th Overall By Hornets In 1996 NBA Draft
After early playoff exits in consecutive years, the Los Angeles Lakers went into the 1996 offseason looking to make some major moves...
This Day In Lakers History: JJ Redick Hired As Head Coach
Going into the summer of 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they need to find the right head coach who could lead the team for many years after firing Darvin Ham. And June 24, 2024, the franchise found their guy…
This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy Records First Career Triple-Double Against Pistons In Game 7 Of 1988 NBA Finals
Coming off a season in which they won the NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers stormed their way to the best...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Named Unanimous MVP Of 2000 NBA Finals Following Game 6 Victory Over Pacers
Following a Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center needing one more...
This Day In Lakers History: The Legendary George Mikan Born In Joliet, Illinois
The Los Angeles Lakers have a history of big men unlike any other in the NBA. The likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille...
