Los Angeles Lakers
The latest on the Los Angeles Lakers. Founded in 1947, the Los Angeles professional basketball team has won 17 NBA Championships, tying with the Boston Celtics for the most in NBA history. Prominent plays over the years include Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Social media reacts to NBA referee Eric Lewis' sudden retirement amid probe
The veteran NBA referee was under investigation for allegedly using an unauthorized burner account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Los Angeles Lakers honor Kobe Bryant with "Mamba Day" statue announcement
"We are going to unveil [Kobe's] statue so that his legacy can be celebrated forever," Vanessa Bryant said.
NBA schedule release: 5 dates to circle during 2023-24 regular season
Now that the entire regular season schedule has been released, here are five dates to look forward to this NBA season.
Taylor Swift, Kobe Bryant's friendship highlighted in Newsweek archive
"She was a sweetheart to my girls before she even blew up and became Taylor Swift, so that's why I like her," Bryant told Newsweek in 2019.
Bronny James cardiac arrest sparks COVID vaccine theory
James "is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU," according to a statement from his family.
Opening 2024 NBA championship odds for all 30 teams
See the opening odds to win the NBA championship in the 2023-24 season for all 30 teams in the National Basketball Association.
Nuggets vs. Heat NBA finals odds - Nuggets open as -350 favorites
The opening 2023 Nuggets vs. Heat series odds for the 2023 NBA finals, including odds to win the NBA Championship and Denver vs. Miami series spread.
Updated 2023 NBA Championship odds for Celtics, Lakers, Nuggets and Heat
See the updated 2023 NBA Championship odds heading into the conference finals, including Celtics vs. Heat series odds and Lakers vs. Nuggets series price.
NBA title odds favor 76ers, Nuggets with Celtics on brink of elimination
The updated 2023 NBA championship odds favor the 76ers, Nuggets, and Lakers over the Celtics, Suns, and Warriors with the latter three all on the brink of elimination.
Updated NBA championship odds and second-round series prices
See the updated odds to win the 2023 NBA championship for the Celtics, Suns, Warriors, 76ers, Lakers and more, plus second-round odds for NYK vs MIA and DEN vs PHX.
Ja Morant's form mocked after taking out LeBron James
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been ridiculed for how his form dived after he tried to take off from LeBron James' chest in another defeat to the Lakers.
How Harry and Meghan Lakers fanfare compares to William and Kate
Harry and Meghan attended the Lakers v. Grizzlies game on Monday night, while William and Kate watched a Celtics game during their recent visit to Boston.
Video of D'Angelo Russell daring NBA to fine him over drink splits internet
Los Angeles Lakers star D'Angelo Russell taunted the NBA to fine him after he tried to promote his drink brand at a postgame press conference
LeBron James mocked following Lakers loss in viral video—"he's old"
Dillon Brooks has "poked the bear" by claiming that LeBron James is "too old" after the Grizzlies leveled their NBA playoff series with the Lakers
Ja Morant joke goes viral after "dangerous fall"
After Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a hand injury after colliding with the Lakers' Anthony Davis, a meme joking about it has gone viral on social media.
NBA play-in games odds and predictions for all four games
NBA play-in tournament odds and picks for Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers. See Hawks vs. Heat predictions and T-Wolves vs. Lakers best bets.
Lakers fans mock Patrick Beverley after he trolled LeBron James—"0 points"
Los Angeles Laker Austin Reaves gave the Chicago Bulls star a taste of his own medicine.
LeBron James "forgives" teammate Austin Reaves for viciously trolling him
James has said he has forgiven teammate Austin Reaves for trolling him when he was a teenager, after an old post resurfaced.
Fact Check: Has LeBron James been suspended from the Lakers for speeding?
The claim was attached to a video of the NBA star allegedly "speeding" which went viral.
Patrick Beverley mocks LeBron James after shock return from injury
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Patrick Beverley brought LeBron James down to size in his return from injury by mocking him during Chicago Bulls' win
LeBron James' chances of returning this season assessed by doctor
LeBron James was hoping to return to the Lakers from a tendon issue in his foot before the end of the season but an expert has warned that this might not happen
When is LeBron James coming back? NBA star's expected return date
LeBron James mouthed "I heard a pop" after suffering an injury to his foot or ankle during an NBA game at the end of February.
Best bets for NBA tonight - picks, props & same-game parlay
See the NBA odds for Tuesday, March 14, plus predictions, picks and best bets for Nets vs. Thunder, Lakers vs. Pelicans, Nuggets vs. Raptors and more.
LeBron James' ankle injury explained after NBA star "heard a pop"
LeBron James suffered an injury to his foot or ankle during the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Patrick Mahomes' face at NBA game sparks jokes—'Does not wanna be there'
Patrick Mahomes doesn't look like he is overly joyous about being at the Dallas Mavericks game with Los Angeles Lakers, and it lead to plenty of jokes.
Nike founder's reaction to LeBron James' record-breaking moment goes viral
Phil Knight, who founded footwear company Nike, is sat unmoved at the moment LeBron James broke the NBA points record, among a sea of cameras
Video of LeBron James dropping f-bomb after breaking record viewed 1m times
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's total points of 38,387, some 20 seasons on from his debut, and expressed his happiness with an f-bomb.
LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA's all-time scoring king
His accomplishment in Los Angeles also surpasses Kobe, Jordan, Wilt, Shaq and Karl Malone.
LeBron James clarifies comments made about Los Angeles Lakers' future
James has hit out on social media as he looks to clarify what was meant by comments he made after the Lakers beat the Kings at the weekend
LeBron James 'must be traded' for L.A. Lakers to be successful - Lamar Odom
Former Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom has said that star LeBron James needs to be traded to give the team a chance of being competitive again
