Tennis and basketball are two sports that have always been intrinsically linked, with that relationship having only grown in recent years. After all, there
ESPN basketball analyst Jay Williams questioned Luka Doncic’s leadership Thursday, after the Lakers star deferred a game-winning shot during Tuesday’s loss to the Orlando Magic.
The impact of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant stretches well beyond the basketball court and throughout the entire world. But especially in the Southern California area, Kobe and his wife Vanessa Bryant made many efforts throughout the community.
The impact of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant stretches well beyond the basketball court and throughout the entire world. But especially in the Southern California area, Kobe and his wife Vanessa Bryant made many efforts throughout the community.
The front office of the Los Angeles Lakers is undergoing some changes underneath governor Jeanie Buss and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka.
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason signing of Deandre Ayton was viewed as one that could ultimately decide the team’s ceiling. The former No. 1 overall pick is extremely talented and could fit in perfectly next to the Lakers’ trio of playmakers in Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.
Deandre Ayton’s on the juice. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, training staff members of the Lakers wrap Ayton’s water bottle in athletic tape and use black marker to write “DA’s Crunk Juice – Drink this to unleash the beast,” on the water bottle before games.
Kobe Bryant, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers icon, was truly one of a kind in basketball history. Though he may no longer be with us, his unparalleled legacy and relentless “Mamba Mentality” still drive and inspire today’s players.
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue over the weekend honoring the great Pat Riley. The former Lakers player and coach was the architect of the Showtime dynasty, winning four titles in his 10 years as the head coach of the purple and gold.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
The moment lasted only seconds, but it echoed across the league. On March 6, 2025, during the Los Angeles Lakers-New York Knicks game, LeBron James walked over to Stephen A.
Dwight “Bo” Lamar played a single season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Yet, he etched his name among the legends of the league. Sadly, the 74-year-old icon left for his heavenly abode on February 16.
The Los Angeles Lakers are going through a number of changes on the organizational side since Mark Walter has taken over as owner. One big move is the hiring of Lon Rosen as the team’s new president of business operations, succeeding Tim Harris who will step down at the end of the season.
The surest way to get a basketball fan talking is to ask them for their opinion on the greatest player of all time debate. Who is it: Michael Jordan or LeBron James?
On previous occasions, Stephen A. Smith has responded with hostility towards LeBron James since they butt heads at a Lakers game. But time heals old wounds.
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers looked like they might be able to get the win against Paolo Banchero and the visiting Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena, but with the game on the line in the closing seconds, superstars Luka Doncic and LeBron James couldn’t get it done.
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a championship pedigree to their front office. On Wednesday, the franchise announced that former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett has been hired as an NBA Draft advisor. He’ll report to the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in Los Angeles.
Veteran NBA writer Zach Lowe is sick and tired of watching Luka Doncic complain to the referees. The Ringer analyst went at the Los Angeles Lakers star during a recent episode of his podcast alongside guest host Michael Pina.