LA Lakers to host Pride Night in preseason game against Golden State

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday they will host their third annual Pride Night at Staples Center during a preseason game this month to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says unvaccinated NBA players should be benched

Retired NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared his bold take when it comes to how the league should handle unvaccinated players.

Lakers front office reveals players' vaccination statuses for NBA Opening Night

Purple, Gold and vaccinated. The Lakers front office revealed the vaccination statuses of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the team for the team's opening night.

Former Laker Cedric Ceballos can't 'walk, breathe or function' after overcoming COVID-19

Former Laker small forward Cedric Ceballos announced Monday that he has overcome COVID-19, but continues to fight through post-COVID conditions, writing he still cannot “breathe, walk or function” on his own.

Marc Gasol to retire following trade to Memphis: report

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Marc Gasol to the Memphis Grizzlies in a deal that sets the stage for his retirement, reports say.

Lakers sign former NBA All-Star center DeAndre Jordan

DeAndre Jordan is returning to Los Angeles – but this time, he's joining the Purple and Gold.

Kobe Bryant sexual assault case: Man offered to kill accuser for $3M in murder-for-hire scheme

A man served three years in prison for trying to solicit $3 million from Kobe Bryant and offered to kill the woman who accused the Lakers legend of sexual assault in 2003, the FBI recently revealed.

Los Angeles Lakers welcome back NBA veteran Rajon Rondo

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday they have agreed to a deal with 15-year NBA veteran Rajon Rondo.

Former Laker Jared Dudley retires, joins Dallas Mavericks' coaching staff

Former Lakers forward Jared Dudley has retired as a player for the NBA and will become an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks under new head coach Jason Kidd, it was announced Tuesday.

Kobe Bryant's impact on youth went beyond the game of basketball

Kobe Bryant’s legacy far exceeded the basketball court. On the court, he was as intense and fierce as it gets, but he took those same traits that gave him greatness on the court to fight for a noble cause: The youth.

Kobe Bryant Day: Memorable commercials featuring Mamba

As Kobe Bryant's legend grew, more and more fans across the globe wanted a piece of the "Black Mamba."

Babies born on Aug. 23 got Kobe care packages from Lakers, UCLA Health

The Lakers and UCLA Health surprised families whose babies shared the same birthday as the late Kobe Bryant with special care packages.

Babies born on Aug. 23 got Kobe care packages from Lakers
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The Los Angeles Lakers and UCLA Health surprised families whose babies shared the same birthday as the late Kobe Bryant with special care packages.

Athletes, celebrities honor Kobe Bryant on what would've been his 43rd birthday

The legendary Kobe Bryant was many things including a #GirlDad, husband, coach, creator, and Academy Award winner. See how the Hall of Famer is being honored on social media on what would've been his 43rd birthday.