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Coming off last year’s championship run, the 2021 season went as bad as it could have for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a great start, the team was decimated by injuries including two major ones to Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The injuries didn’t stop in the playoffs with both Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missing games in the team’s first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Los Angeles Lakers budding young star Talen Horton-Tucker has caught eyes from the beginning of the preseason and is now in a position to reflect on how he’s evolved as a player. Horton-Tucker was part of the Lakers’ 2020 championship squad, although he did not receive much playing time during...

Los Angeles Lakers budding young star Talen Horton-Tucker has caught eyes from the beginning of the preseason and is now in a position to reflect on how he’s evolved as a player. Horton-Tucker was part of the Lakers’ 2020 championship squad, although he did not receive much playing time during...

The NBA announced the winners for their annual regular season awards with Nikola Jokic headlining the group by taking home the 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award. Jokic set several firsts with his win, becoming the Denver Nuggets player to take home the honor as well as the first Serbian player to be selected as NBA MVP. Jokic also became the lowest drafted player (No. 41) overall to win the award. He had one of the greatest big-man seasons in league history, appearing in all 72 regular-season games and averaging 26.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 8.4 assists to go along with 1.32 steals.

After LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the franchise’s 17th championship in the Orlando bubble, they only had a few weeks to prepare for the 2020-21 season. With last season being delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the league decided to rush this season in order to get back to a traditional schedule for the 2021-22 season. Additionally, with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics taking place this summer, there was some talk amongst league sponsors and TV partners to wrap up this season before that gets underway.

After LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the franchise’s 17th championship in the Orlando bubble, they only had a few weeks to prepare for the 2020-21 season. With last season being delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the league decided to rush this season in order to get back to a traditional schedule for the 2021-22 season. Additionally, with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics taking place this summer, there was some talk amongst league sponsors and TV partners to wrap up this season before that gets underway.

The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed their desire to bring back the core of this season’s team for next year as they believe they had put together a championship-level roster that was derailed by injuries. One of the biggest question marks in regards to that however, is the future of big man Andre Drummond.

This is the time of year when teams across the NBA begin making coaching changes and looking for the next man to lead their team. This usually involves teams eyeing the top assistants from other franchises, and the Los Angeles Lakers have one of the most attractive options in Jason Kidd.

This is the time of year when teams across the NBA begin making coaching changes and looking for the next man to lead their team. This usually involves teams eyeing the top assistants from other franchises, and the Los Angeles Lakers have one of the most attractive options in Jason Kidd.

Coming into the 2021 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were the overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions led by the dominant duo of Lebron James and Anthony Davis. But injuries to both superstars derailed the hopes of the franchise, ultimately leading to a first-round exit. The loss was a...

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have the season they anticipated when general manager Rob Pelinka reloaded the roster with younger and more talented players in the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Injuries derailed their early momentum and they ultimately went home via a first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Focused On Bringing Banner No. 18 To Staples Center. The Los Angeles Lakers did not have the season they anticipated when general manager Rob Pelinka reloaded the roster with younger and more talented players in the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Injuries derailed their early momentum and they ultimately went home via a first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Although he has not played for the Los Angeles Lakers since 2014, Pau Gasol is still beloved in the city for his contributions during his time with the team. Alongside Kobe Bryant, Gasol helped lead the Lakers to three consecutive NBA Finals, winning it all in 2009 and 2010. As a member of the Purple and Gold, Gasol made three All-Star appearances and was named to the All-NBA Third Team twice and All-NBA Second Team once.

On June 16, 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Junior Bridgeman and Dave Meyers. The trade would forever alter the course of Lakers history, as Abdul-Jabbar went on to win five championships with the...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2020-21 season. This is the third time in James’ career earning All-NBA Second Team honors and 17th straight time overall making an All-NBA Team, which is a league record. The 2020-21 All-NBA First Team is...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2020-21 season. This is the first time in James’ career earning All-NBA Second Team honors and 17th straight time overall making an All-NBA Team, which is a league record. The 2020-21 All-NBA First Team is...

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns, bringing a difficult season to a disappointing end. The Lakers made a number of offseason and mid-season moves meant to improve the roster, including additions like Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell, Andre Drummond, Ben McLemore and others. However, it didn’t translate through an injury-riddled season.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns, bringing a difficult season to a disappointing end. The Lakers made a number of offseason and mid-season moves meant to improve the roster, including additions like Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell, Andre Drummond, Ben McLemore and others. However, it didn’t translate through an injury-riddled season.

Over the last few seasons, the NBA has seen a lot of changes in the way the game of basketball has been played. Something that has become extremely apparent has been the increase in offensive players actively seeking fouls. Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden was the first to truly garner...

Over the last few seasons, the NBA has seen a lot of changes in the way the game of basketball has been played. Something that has become extremely apparent has been the increase in offensive players actively seeking fouls. Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden was the first to truly garner...