Los Angeles Lakers

Remembering Kobe Bryant: Babies born on Aug. 23 got Lakers gear at UCLA Health

August 23, 2022 9:02pm PDT

They may be a little too young to remember, but the newest members of Laker Nation got a sweet care package from UCLA Health. For the second year in a row, newborns sharing a birthday with Kobe Bryant received cute Laker gear at the Mattel Children's Hospital.

Celebrating Kobe Bryant: Family members post heartfelt tributes on Laker legend’s heavenly 44th birthday

August 23, 2022 10:56am PDT

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa, oldest daughter Natalia, and big sister Sharia took to social media to commemorate the NBA legend on his special day.

NBA schedule: Key dates for the Lakers, Clippers in the 2022-23 season

August 18, 2022 8:53am PDT

The NBA schedule was released on Wednesday afternoon. See key dates for the Lakers and Clippers.

NBA schedule: Key dates for the Lakers in the 2022-23 season

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NBA schedule: Key dates for the Lakers in the 2022-23 season

August 18, 2022 8:47am PDT

After much anticipation, the NBA schedule for the 2022-23 season was released Wednesday afternoon.

LeBron James signs 2-year, $97.1M extension with Lakers

August 17, 2022 12:49pm PDT

LeBron James has agreed on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million, ESPN reports.

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day 2022

August 16, 2022 12:23pm PDT

The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.

Former Laker Slava Medvedenko auctions NBA title rings for Ukraine

July 25, 2022 9:50am PDT

Slava Medvedenko was a power forward on the Lakers’ championship teams in 2001 and ’02, playing alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.

Lakers' Jeanie Buss fires off cryptic tweet as Los Angeles' offseason heats up

July 4, 2022 9:06am PDT

"I miss KB. He would understand and explain everything that I’m not allowed to. He understood team over self," Jeanie Buss wrote in a cryptic tweet.

Russell Westbrook to return to LA Lakers: report

June 28, 2022 8:56am PDT

Russell Westbrook reportedly plans to exercise his $47.1 million player option to return to the Lakers next season.

Could Kyrie Irving land on the Lakers?

June 27, 2022 10:23am PDT

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James are reportedly one step closer to being reunited and back on the same roster. A new report says the Lakers are in pursuit of Irving if he declines his player option with Brooklyn.

Lakers get Michigan State’s Max Christie with 2nd-round pick

June 23, 2022 10:26pm PDT

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State guard Max Christie with the 35th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.

Shaquille O'Neal's son Shareef to play for Lakers in Summer League, report says

June 23, 2022 10:11pm PDT

Shareef O'Neal is looking to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers roster this summer.

2022 NBA Draft: Tracking Lakers' only pick; Could Kyrie Irving end up in LA?

June 23, 2022 9:12pm PDT

Laker Nation is hoping draft day could provide any form of optimism for the team's fanbase ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season.

Lakers acquire No. 35 pick in 2022 NBA Draft

June 23, 2022 1:06pm PDT

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic for a future second-round pick.

LA Lakers introduce head coach Darvin Ham: 'It's like coming back home'

June 6, 2022 1:14pm PDT

Darvin Ham said taking on the role as the Lakers head coach is like "coming back home." He also said he plans to lighten the load for LeBron James and that Anthony Davis will be "the centerpiece" for the Lakers' defense.