This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Debuts As Youngest Player In NBA History In 1996
On November 3, 1996, Kobe Bryant would make his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at just 18 years and 72 days old...
Remembering the Lakers Who Shaped the Game
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the most successful teams and have built the most successful professional basketball legacy in the entire world. This article notes the few legends who built this team and the career-defining moments they created along…
Dwight Howard’s Surprising Lakers Exit: How a Champion Was Let Go
The Los Angeles Lakers have always been known for their dominance in the paint, from legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal to the modern big men who carried the tradition forward. Among them, Dwight Howard’s time in Los Angeles…
Championship Odds as the Lakers Open the Season without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an unusual position. When placing a futures NBA bet online, they're considered genuine contenders at +1500 to win the 2026 NBA Championship, but they begin the campaign without their biggest star. LeBron James…
This Day In Lakers History: Game 6 Win Over Heat Clinches 2020 NBA Championship
The 2019-20 NBA season was one of the craziest ever as the league was forced to shut down due to the coronavirus...
This Day In Lakers History: 2008-09 Championship Team’s Media Day
Every year around this time, NBA teams report to training camp with one collective goal in mind and that's winning the championship...
This Day In Lakers History: Anthony Davis Sinks Buzzer-Beater In Western Conference Finals Against Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history of outstanding buzzer-beaters, especially in the playoffs...
This Day In Lakers History: Chick Hearn Becomes First Broadcaster Inducted Into Basketball Hall Of Fame
On Sept. 5, 2003, the legendary Chick Hearn of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first broadcaster inducted into the Basketball...
What Does ‘Lakers in 5’ Mean? The Phrase Explained and Why It Went Viral
The "Lakers in 5" phrase has taken on a life of its own, becoming a badge of honor for one fanbase and a source of irritation for everyone else. But where did it come from, and why did it stick…
Mamba Day: Top 8 Moments Of Kobe Bryant’s Career With Lakers
There may be no greater athlete or entertainer in history at creating moments than the greatest Los Angeles Laker of them all...
