The Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore a long-rumored trade target ahead of this season's Feb. 5 deadline. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, LA is keeping tabs on one-time All-Star small forward Andrew Wiggins, acquired by the Miami Heat last season as part of the blockbuster Jimmy Butler-to-the-Golden State Warriors deal.
One of the most exciting plays in basketball is an alley-oop. When executed correctly, it blends excellent timing with athleticism to create a highlight play that almost always gets fans on their feet.
Coming into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t expected to be an elite 3-point shooting team, but they likely didn’t expect to be one of the worst either.
When the Los Angeles Lakers made the shocking blockbuster trade to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February, many wondered if the Slovenian superstar was going to be happy moving from Dallas to L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers snuck out of Salt Lake City on Sunday night with a win over the Utah Jazz, their second in a row over Utah and their fourth win in a row overall.
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has a rich history with LeBron James, going back to his days on the Boston Celtics. Smart had multiple intense playoff battles with James when the now-40-year-old played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is back in the lineup after missing the first 14 games of the regular season due to a sciatica on his right side. He returned last Tuesday in a home game against the Utah Jazz, in part because of the built-in four days off between that game and Sunday night’s affair against the Jazz in Salt Lake City.
The latest addition to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic‘s car collection is a black Bugatti W16 Mistral Roadster, which is worth $5 million, and rapper Snoop Dogg was impressed.
Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were rolling, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves putting up historic numbers. Now that James is back, the Lakers are in an even better position to contend in the Western Conference, and they have moved into a season-high position in the NBA power rankings.
It was another success for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Jazz did make them sweat with a 17-5 run in the fourth. But the Lakers closed it out on the back of their defense.
Future Hall of Fame guard Chris Paul made waves Saturday after appearing to announce on his Instagram account (although, not explicitly state) that he would be retiring after the 2025-26 season, signaling the end of a 21-season career.
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 12-4 start this season, and their star-studded lineup continues to deliver, led by LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and DeAndre Ayton.
Fans have often slammed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playing style, but Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are relying on the same tactics. One of the most popular criticisms faced by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is his over-reliance on free throws.
It’s often said that underdogs have nothing to lose, and that all the pressure is on the favorites to win. That might be vary from game to game, but it’s definitely true when it comes to winning championships.
Luka Doncic needed to play heavy minutes to help the Los Angeles Lakers eek out a win over the Utah Jazz, but he had some of his unheralded teammates step up in the clutch.
The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly avoided an embarrassing collapse against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The Lakers were 11 points up with only three minutes remaining and should have seen the game out comfortably.
The Luka Doncic trade gave the Lakers an instant identity last season. More threes. More space. More shots created off Luka’s gravity. They jumped from 33.8 attempts per game before his debut to 40.4 after it, a top 10 mark in the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be in a commanding position heading into the second half of Sunday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, a recent update provided by Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell has raised concerns for the Purple and Gold.
It’s the second consecutive game between the Lakers and Jazz since LeBron James was back in the lineup and LA’s injuries woes still continue. The second half saw an abrupt shift with Deandre Ayton’s sudden disappearing act.
The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 season is going better than anyone expected when the team arrived at media day, and superstar LeBron James said he was dealing with sciatica that could have caused him to miss the start of the season.
When the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers fired two members of the Buss family Thursday, it wasn't much of a surprise. After all, Joey and Jesse were the only Buss siblings who voted against the $10B sale to Mark Walter back in June.