Lakers fans must wait for a safe way to publicly celebrate the NBA title together

The people FOX 11 spoke with were disappointed that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are no plans at this point for any kind of public celebration that we've come to love after past championships, but they understood.   

Los Angeles Lakers return to LAX after winning NBA Finals

After spending months confined to the NBA bubble located outside Orlando, Fla., the Los Angeles Lakers returned home Monday afternoon after winning the 2020 NBA Finals in Game 6 against the Miami Heat. 

76 arrested, 8 officers injured after Lakers celebration turns violent outside Staples Center

Los Angeles erupted with joy Sunday night after the Lakers won the 2020 NBA Finals. However, the celebration outside Staples Center took a violent turn and resulted in 76 arrests, damage to more than 30 buildings and 8 officers injured, the Los Angeles Police Department said. 

Fan celebration of Lakers victory around Staples Center prompts police response

Several thousand happy Los Angeles Lakers fans streamed into downtown Los Angles outside Staples Center Sunday night to celebrate the team's 17th NBA championship, according to Los Angeles police and media reports from the scene.  

Lakers win NBA Finals for first time in 10 years in season honoring Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Finals Sunday night against the Miami Heat in a season honoring the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The Lakers won 106-93. 

Lakers coach Frank Vogel promises 'better performance' in Game 6

Coach Frank Vogel is promising the Los Angeles Lakers will "bounce back strong" Sunday from a 111-108 loss to the Miami Heat that denied them a record-tying 17th NBA championship.

LA Lakers lose pivotal Game 5 of NBA Finals against Miami

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Miami Heat 108-111 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals after Jimmy Butler put on an explosive performance. This marks the franchise's first loss wearing their "Black Mamba" jerseys that honor NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. 

Excited Laker fans gearing up for Friday's game

From a muralist painting a whole house purple, with Lakers logos and players images. To a young woman who worked with Kobe and continues his tradition of working with young adults. Lakers fans around Los Angeles are showing their spirit and sharing their feelings about this moment in history.

Lakers to seek record-tying 17th NBA title Friday night

The Los Angeles Lakers will seek to win a record-tying 17th championship Friday night when they face the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Health officials urge fans to celebrate at home if Lakers win NBA title

With the Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of an NBA championship, the county's top health officer urged residents to celebrate responsibly,  remembering that the coronavirus should preclude large parties or public gatherings.

Lakers win Game 4 of NBA Finals; up 3-1 in championship series against Miami

In a nail-biter, the Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami 102-96 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Lakers are now one game away from becoming champions of the 2019-20 NBA season. 

Compton Kidz Club sends special message of support for LA Lakers

One of the Los Angeles Lakers' favorite group of performers is sending the team a special message of support as they make their way through the NBA Finals against Miami. 

Lakers defeat Heat, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

LeBron James scored 33 points and Anthony Davis 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the shorthanded Miami Heat, 124-114, Friday night to take a two game lead in the NBA Finals.

Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries during Lakers blowout in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries and Jimmy Butler played through one in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar narrates tribute as the Lakers start NBA finals
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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar teamed up with FOX 11 to narrate a tribute to the basketball team as they head into the NBA finals.

Lakers Super Fans: 'The teams transcends beyond anything we could have expected'

Little did Lakers fan, and well-known muralist, Robert Vargas know that when he started his visual love letter to Los Angeles’s unity in what will be the largest solo artist mural in the world, that one of its main figures, Kobe Bryant would be dead before he finished it.