The Latest Breaking News from LA

LeBron James makes history by reaching billionaire status

LeBron James has become the first active player in NBA history with a net worth of $1 billion.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

On this date: Lakers set tone vs. Celtics in Game 1 of 1987 NBA Finals

The Lakers started the 1987 NBA Finals by running the Celtics out of The Forum and starting to prove their superiority.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2022

Liz Cambage Denies Directing Racial Slur at Nigerian Players

The Sparks center was involved in an incident during a closed-door scrimmage with Nigeria last July.

Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2022

On this date: Lakers draw first blood vs. Celtics in 1984 NBA Finals

In Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's first finals matchup, the Lakers took Game 1 behind an excellent performance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022

Lakers, LeBron James are divided on who they want as head coach

The Lakers are reportedly not in agreement on who they favor to be their next head coach.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022

LeBron James, Lakers’ front office split on next coach?

And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022

On this date: Robert Horry delivers painful dagger versus Kings

Game 4 of the WCF between the Lakers and Kings was the setting of Robert Horry's most famous game-winning shot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022

Lakers have interviewed Terry Stotts for coaching vacancy

The Lakers have interviewed one of their main head coaching candidates.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022

Lakers may buy a second round draft pick

The Lakers are apparently looking into sending a team cash in return for a second-round pick in next month's NBA draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022

On this date: Kobe Bryant’s gutsy performance downs Nuggets

Kobe Bryant overcame a strong Nuggets team, a hostile crowd and the altitude in Denver to win Game 3 of the 2009 WCF for the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022