Lakers News: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Admired Magic Johnson Growing Up
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has the power to completely change the landscape of the NBA this summer as he is reportedly open to leaving the only franchise he's ever played for. The Bucks have largely struggled since capturing the…
Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Received Votes But Didn’t Make NBA All-Rookie Team
Coming into the season, Los Angeles Lakers rookie wing Dalton Knecht was viewed as someone who could play a major role and be one of the top first-year players in the NBA. Knecht certainly had his moments for the Lakers…
Mavericks’ Naji Marshall Was ‘Hurt’ After Luka Doncic Trade To Lakers
The Luka Doncic trade will go down as one of the most stunning and dramatic turn of events in NBA history considering the circumstances. Doncic had shown no signs of wanting to leave the Dallas Mavericks, but Nico Harrison decided…
Lonzo Ball Recalls Lakers ‘Disrespecting’ Julius Randle With Expected Role In 2017-18 Season
One of the main reasons the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs was the play of Julius Randle. The forward got some revenge on his former team and is in the…
This Day In Lakers History: Gail Goodrich Returns To Franchise Via Trade With Phoenix Suns
On May 20, 1970, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Gail Goodrich in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The deal returned...
Lakers Part Of History With NBA Parity At All-Time High
The last time the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated a championship was back in 2020 when the team overcame the hardest circumstances in NBA history to capture the franchise's 17th title. Since then, though, the Lakers have struggled to get back…
Tyrese Haliburton: ‘Super Cool’ To Receive Shoutout From Lakers Star LeBron James
The Indiana Pacers have found themselves in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. Guard Tyrese Haliburton has led the charge for Indiana, as they took down LeBron James' former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in…
Dorian Finney-Smith Reflects On First Season With Lakers
Following the Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick leaned into their small-ball identity that featured lineups with Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith was acquired right before Doncic from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for D'Angelo Russell…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Knicks & Celebrates Celtics’ Elimination
Magic Johnson may no longer be involved with the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball side, but he's been keeping tabs on the 2025 NBA Playoffs that have delivered some of the best postseason games in recent memory. This year's…
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Named 1987 NBA MVP
On May 19, 1987, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson was named MVP, winning the award for the...
