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.

Kobe Bryant's presence felt as the Lakers head back to the finals

Everywhere you look you feel the presence of late Laker superstar, Kobe Bryant. 8 months after his tragic passing, the team he led to five championship rings, his LA Lakers — are back in the Finals. It took a decade to get here.

Lakers to open NBA Finals Wednesday against Miami Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 2010 on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, who defeated three higher-seeded opponents to reach their first finals since 2014.

Lakers advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade

The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the NBA Finals with a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets tonight to win the Western Conference Finals, four games to one.

Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott remaining NBA season amid protests, other NBA teams did not

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers voted to boycott the remaining few games of the NBA season Wednesday night, in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.