The Latest Breaking News from Lakers

Lakers title odds bounce back in a big way after three-team trade

This was a win for the Lakers. The odds don’t lie.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023

LeBron James makes me love the game again, says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

After LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record on Wednesday, the latter walked up to the centre court to embrace a fellow legend who had gone past his record of 38,387 career regular-season points during LA Lakers' game against Oklahoma City in Los Angeles.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

LeBron James hailed as 'the greatest' by NBA stars and legends

LeBron James became NBA's all-time scoring leader on Wednesday during LA Lakers' game against Oklahoma City, going past fellow legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

The projected rotation for the Lakers with D’Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba sort of looks like a contender

Wait a second ... can this team maybe make some noise in the playoffs?!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023

Russell Westbrook-D’Angelo Russell trade has been finalized

After months of speculation, the Lakers have finally traded Russell Westbrook and will be getting D'Angelo Russell and two other players.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023

Lakers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz, acquire D'Angelo Russell from Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers dramatically changed the composition of their roster, trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in a three-team deal Wednedsay that will bring back former Lakers draft pick D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves and also net guard Malik Beasley and forward Jared Vanderbilt from the Jazz.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

Reports: Russell Westbrook, D’Angelo Russell Headline Three-Team NBA Trade

The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves are swapping former All-Star guards.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2023

Timberwolves set to trade D'Angelo Russell to Lakers, acquire Mike Conley from Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY — As the Timberwolves prepared for their game against Utah, some players were in the locker room, listening to music. Others were working out. But for almost all of them, their stuff was strewn about their lockers, except for one — D'Angelo Russell. His scouting report was…

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Russell Westbrook trade grades: Who won the deal between the Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves?

The Lakers have finally moved on from Russell Westbrook

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023

Russell Westbrook had heated exchange with coach Darvin Ham

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham seemed very unhappy with Russell Westbrook during Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023