Los Angeles Lakers

Austin Reaves scored 31, Luka Doncic had 24 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 118-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Deandre Ayton made 10 of 11 shots and finished with 20 points, 16 rebounds, two steals and a block for the Lakers, who improved to…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and nine assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Los Angeles Lakers 121-92 on Wednesday night. Isaiah Joe added 21 points for the Thunder, who improved their league-best record to 12-1. Oklahoma City blew out one of its top Western Conference rivals for the second game. It beat the Golden…

There’s a certain rhythm to LeBron James’ career — a pulse that’s felt for more than two decades across arenas, airwaves, and generations. But this rhythm has been silent for over a month. The 40-year-old superstar, sidelined with a stubborn right sciatica injury, has yet to make his season debut. Now, that silence may soon give way to the...

Nine months after the stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic, general manager Nico Harrison has been fired by the Mavericks.

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111 on Monday night. Austin Reaves added 24 points for the Lakers, who have won six of their past seven games. Miles Bridges had 34 points…

For weeks, James has been dealing with lingering sciatica in his right leg and his return to the court has been up in the air. Now, there’s a flicker of light breaking through the tunnel — one that could soon lead to his long-awaited return. The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that James has been cleared for contact basketball activity,…

The echoes of October glory were still alive inside Crypto.com Arena Wednesday night — only this time, the stage belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of the first quarter, the house lights dimmed, and the spotlight found the newly crowned 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, who walked proudly to halfcourt with the Commissioner’s Trophy in…

Deandre Ayton had 29 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots against his former team, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Deandre Ayton had 29 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots against his former team, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-115 victory over the…

The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to businessman Mark Walter, the league said Thursday. The transaction is expected to close soon, which would mark a significant change for a storied franchise that has been majority owned by the Buss family since 1979. The Buss family will retain an…

Lakers fans who attended the opening night of the season share their thoughts on the return of their team. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 on Tuesday night in both teams’ season opener. LeBron James missed a season opener for the first time in his 23 years in the NBA, watching from the Lakers’ bench. The top scorer in league...

An announcement by LeBron James teased as the “Decision of all decisions” turned out to be a liquor promotion, a major disappointment for one Lakers fan.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Wednesday was named the grand marshal of the 2026 Tournament of Roses as the NBA legend will lead the 137th Rose Parade and participate in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl game.  Johnson, considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, led the Los Angeles Lakers to win five NBA championships in 1980, 1982,…

LeBron James has a decision to announce Tuesday, but whether it’s about his NBA future or something else remains to be seen.

The Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Lakers in a high-scoring preseason showdown at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Media day for the Los Angeles Lakers has always been part introduction, part performance, and part crystal ball. Cameras flash, microphones swarm, and fans lean in to hear the first words that will shape the coming season. But on Monday, Sept. 29, inside the UCLA Health Training Facility in El Segundo, the event carried a heavier weight than years past….

LeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first practice of training camp with a minor injury Tuesday.

After working on several custom sports cars for Shaq, “The Diesel” came to Effortless back in June with a gas-powered request. 

Luka Dončić appears ready to roll into the coming NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who underwent a body transformation over the summer, scored 30 points Sunday for Slovenia — in the first half. Dončić, playing for his country in its EuroBasket Round of 16 game against Italy, finished with 42 points, 10 rebounds and three steals. Slovenia led…