Pau Gasol, Magic Johnson And More Birthday Wishes For Kobe Bryant
Around this time of year, the NBA world celebrates the life of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. He would have turned 48 years old on Aug. 23, and of course, Aug. 24 is Mamba Day. As a five-time champion…
Byron Scott Concerned About Lakers’ Defense Going Into 2026-27 Season
When LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intended to play elsewhere, it forced general manager Rob Pelinka to overhaul the roster to conform around Luka Doncic. During Day 2 of free agency, L.A. was active with acquiring…
Top 100 Players Entering 2026-27 NBA Season: Nos. 21-30
We are entering the final stretch of the offseason before the 2026-27 NBA season tips off. When it does, the game’s greatest players will be back on the floor to help lead their teams to contention. Lakers Nation has spent…
Kevon Looney Explains What He Hopes To Provide To Younger Lakers Players
One defining trait of the overhauled Los Angeles Lakers roster is just how young the team has become. Last season, the Lakers had LeBron James as the oldest player at 41 years old, but also had two other 30-plus players…
Matt Barnes Picks Kobe Bryant As Best Guest On ‘All The Smoke’
Many NBA players have made their attempt to take over the podcast space, both while still playing and after retirement. But one of the most successful instances of this has been former Los Angeles Lakers forward and Kobe Bryant teammate,…
Michael Cooper Gives Thoughts On Lakers’ New-Look Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a new era with Luka Doncic as the face of their franchise. Following LeBron James' departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, general manager Rob Pelinka completely turned around the roster to better fit…
Details Emerge On Why Klay Thompson Chose Mavericks Over Lakers In 2024
When news that Klay Thompson potentially being available came out this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were naturally reported as a potential fit given his family's history with the organization. However, the four-time champion decided to sign with the Miami…
Robert Horry Would Feel ‘Sad’ Not Having Buss Family As Part Of Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news a lot lately for their ownership sale, which could include the Buss family selling their remaining 17.8% minority stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Dr. Jerry Buss bought the team…
Dillon Brooks Names Luka Doncic As Top Foul Baiter In NBA
The NBA season is just about two months away from beginning, meaning players are still fully enjoying their summer vacations. One player, Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns, has used his summer to talk regularly about Luka Doncic and the…
Lakers News: Michael Cooper Compares Luka Doncic To Larry Bird
The Luka Doncic era of the Los Angeles Lakers began, unofficially, back in 2025 when the franchise made the shocking trade to land him from the Dallas Mavericks. But it could be argued that this season, 2026-27, is the official…
