Staples Center Archives

Lakers History: The History of Crypto Arena

Crypto Arena, formerly the Staples Center in Los Angeles, has a rich…

This Day In Lakers History: City Of Los Angeles Breaks Ground On Staples Center

Back during the early years of the Los Angeles Lakers, and especially during the ‘Showtime’ era, the Great Western…

This Day In Lakers History: ‘Staples Center’ Name Changed To ‘Crypto.com Arena’

Twenty-two years of Los Angeles Lakers history played inside the Staples Center was cemented on Dec. 23, 2021…

This Day In Lakers History: Final Game At ‘Staples Center’ Before Name Change

It was called the “House that Kobe Built,” a venue so iconic that all you needed was one word…

Lakers News: AEG Bought Back Staples Center Naming Rights Before Crypto.com Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed Staples Center will change its name to Crypto.com Arena this season — an announcement…

Crypto.com Arena & Staples Center History: How The Lakers’ Arena Got Its Name

Sitting in the heart of downtown Los Angeles adjacent to LA Live, Staples Center – now known as Crypto.com Arena…

Lakers News: Paul Gasol Picks 2010 NBA Finals Win Over Celtics As His Best Staples Center Memory

By hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers bid farewell to Staples Center before it became…

Top 5 Greatest Lakers Moments In Staples Center History

When you say you’re going to Staples, people don’t think of the department store; they think you’re going to see…

Lakers Pay Tribute To Staples Center With Touching Video Montage Of Iconic Moments

Although the arena will remain intact, the Staples Center will be officially renamed Cryto.com Arena on Christmas Day…

Lakers Vs. Spurs Preview & TV Info: Farewell To Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers could achieve two important goals if they beat the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night…