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.
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 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.
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 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.
Deandre Ayton bounced back in a big way in the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest against the Orlando Magic with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Unfortunately, it didn’t result in a win as the Lakers came up just short in a 110-109 home loss.
Rob Pelinka has remained a key figure for the Lakers since the Kobe Bryant era, starting as Bryant's agent and eventually ascending to general manager and vice president of basketball operations.
Tuesday night’s loss to the Orlando Magic is one that JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers would love to have back. The Lakers were in control for most of the game and had a chance to seal the victory had they been able to execute just a little bit better on both ends down the stretch.
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.