This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Wins Final Gold Medal With Team USA In London 2012 Olympics
After a bronze medal finish in the 2004 Olympic Games, Team USA was in need of a rebuild...
This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Retires From Franchise
The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's premier franchise because of their consistent success of winning at the highest levels...
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...
Los Angeles Lakers’ Valuation and Comparison with Other Major Sports Franchises
The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most storied franchises in the NBA, have been valued at $6.4 billion since October 2023. This places them as the third most valuable franchise in the NBA, trailing only the Golden State Warriors…
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...
The Top Ten Greatest Lakers of All Time in 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers boast an unparalleled legacy in NBA history, with a roster of legendary players that reads like a who's who of basketball greatness. From Minneapolis to Hollywood, the franchise has consistently fielded some of the most extraordinary…
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...
