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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Heading into training camp, the Lakers enter their Luka Doncic-led era with more than half of their roster being new. Here are some topics to keep an eye on.
Share • September 27, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitude to James while acknowledging excitement about the...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
A stroke in March ended his final season early, and the Lakers moved him into a special adviser role in June before his death at 76.
Share • September 24, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.
Share • September 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets.
Share • September 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Former Heat executive Eric Amsler will be an assistant general manager and Keith D'Amelio will focus on integrated performance systems.
Share • September 11, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The attorney for the woman accusing Byron Scott of sexual assault says the former Laker's bankruptcy filing is a "pathetic and cowardly" attempt to dodge his...
Share • September 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most storied franchise in NBA history and in sports history overall. The biggest names have played for the Lakers: Shaquille...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Joey and Jesse Buss, the two youngest of Lakers owner Jerry Buss' six children, have joined the San Diego Padres' new ownership group, which is led by José E...
Share • August 26, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Jeanie Buss is taking her five siblings to court in a battle to retain minority control over the Lakers after they voted to sell to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.
Share • August 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
In a statement Tuesday, TWG Global decried "multipronged attacks against TWG … by unnamed sources with self-serving interests."
Share • August 26, 2026 at 7:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Without LeBron, the Lakers may have less star power, but they could be a better team.
Share • August 26, 2026 at 6:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Campbell Hall has reached a confidential settlement with the woman who alleges former Lakers guard Byron Scott sexually assaulted her on campus in 1987. Scott's trial...
Share • August 26, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
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Analysts are split on whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger overpaid for the Lakers when they agreed on a price of $12.5 billion for the iconic NBA team.
Share • August 25, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team.
Share • August 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
When the news broke last week that Mark Walter was selling the Lakers just one year after buying the storied basketball franchise, executives working for another crown...
Share • August 20, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
NBA insider Shams Charania addressed the statement from Jeanie Buss' lawyer regarding inaccuracies in his reporting about the Lakers sale.
Share • August 18, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Jeanie Buss and the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed headlines last week for selling the NBA franchise. It was sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. On Monday, the Buss family...
Share • August 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for...
Share • August 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, the WNBA, Dodgers and more.
Share • August 15, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The lightning-quick sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner comes as Mark Walter faces federal probes into allegedly conflicted insurance loans.
Share • August 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The NBA releases full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.
Share • August 13, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
News broke on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Lakers were being sold to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. It is the second time the team will change hands in a...
Share • August 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Mark Walter's stunning sale of the Lakers immediately raised questions whether he would sell other teams, but sources say he is keeping the Dodgers.
Share • August 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Mark Walter's sale of the Lakers, which valued the organization at $12.5 billion, was reportedly motivated by the spiraling price for an NBA expansion team in Las...
Share • August 13, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The former chief executive of Disney knows as much as anyone about successfully stewarding an iconic brand.
Share • August 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has tried to forge his own legacy that includes sports investments.
Share • August 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The in-season tournament feature six groups of five teams. The Lakers and Warriors are grouped with the Trail Blazers, Kings and Spurs.
Share • August 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
People keep selling Luka Doncic's teams.
Share • August 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Throughout his storied career as a media executive, Bob Iger has made repeated attempts to own a major sports franchise.
Share • August 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger were were eyeing an NBA expansion team bid in Las Vegas but pivoted to buying the Lakers from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest...
Share • August 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Jared Kushner's brother just bought the Lakers.
Share • August 12, 2026 at 7:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, will be making his return to Los Angeles on Dec. 25 when the Lakers host Philadelphia at Crypto.com...
Share • August 11, 2026 at 7:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James leaving the Lakers has left some fans worried about the roster, but the addition of Walker Kessler should dispel those concerns.
Share • July 28, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has been one of the most talked about topics in all of sports. Some praised him for choosing the team that gives...
Share • July 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A Portland teenager paid $3.07 at Goodwill for a Wilt Chamberlain Lakers warmup jacket that sold for nearly $90,000 at auction. It is believed the NBA...
Share • July 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James may have already left the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn't mean that his eldest son, Bronny, will follow suit this offseason, as the team is reportedly...
Share • July 22, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Matisse Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA's all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career.
Share • July 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Lakers remain undefeated in Summer League as they prepare to face the Bulls next on Thursday. How to Watch Lakers vs Bulls Los Angeles has been one of the most...
Share • July 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James says he is moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers, but Bronny James isn't expected to follow him out the door. So far this NBA offseason, there has been...
Share • July 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he still is processing LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers, but is happy with the offseason moves the team has made.
Share • July 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in a depth-bolstering move.
Share • July 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Arthur Kaluma shows his potential for the Lakers, scoring 34 points in a 91-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer League play.
Share • July 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) look to remain unbeaten at the Las Vegas Summer League while the Dallas Mavericks (0-1) seek their first win when they...
Share • July 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Adou Thiero bounced back from a wrist injury, scoring 20 points during the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
Share • July 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers have wasted no time reshaping their roster following the end of the LeBron James era. After adding several free agents and re-signing one of their...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James' free agency is one of the biggest stories this offseason, following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, and it seems that the Purple and Gold fans...
Share • July 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers caught many by surprise, including Austin Reaves. The four-time NBA champion spent the last eight seasons with the...
Share • July 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The 6-foot-9 veteran of 11 seasons helped the Golden State Warriors win three NBA championships.
Share • July 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Lakers second-year forward Adou Thiero missed the California Classic summer league finale Monday with a right wrist injury.
Share • July 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Rui Hachimura played at a high level for the Lakers in the playoffs, averaging 17.5 points per game in 10 postseason games, the third-highest average on the...
Share • July 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to his girlfriend, 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard, on a Fourth of July outing. She said yes.
Share • July 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
It has been an NBA offseason filled with big moves on and off the court for Walker Kessler. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired him via a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah...
Share • July 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Adou Thiero is embracing a leadership role playing alongside rookie Cameron Carr for the Lakers in the NBA Summer League, but he hopes it will also be a learning...
Share • July 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
In his unofficial NBA debut, Cameron Carr finishes with 19 points and five three-pointers in the Lakers' summer league loss to Golden State.
Share • July 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The 7-foot Ayton became expendabe after the Lakers acquired 24-year-old center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz.
Share • July 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The book is closed on LeBron James' stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Over eight years he defied the traditional constraints of aging and brought a championship to the...
Share • July 3, 2026 at 8:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The NBA world is closely monitoring LeBron James' situation. He decided to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers but will continue his playing career next season with...
Share • July 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Ahead of his unofficial NBA debut at the California Classic, first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signs his Lakers rookie contract.
Share • July 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
First-round draft pick Cameron Carr and second-year forward Adou Thiero highlight the Lakers summer league roster.
Share • July 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Skip Bayless is not buying the notion that LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers this summer in pursuit of his own happiness, as claimed by James' agent, Rich Paul...
Share • July 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers reloaded a day after LeBron James left the team, trading for the young center while adding free agents Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton and Quentin...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first significant move in the post-LeBron James era after pulling off a trade with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler...
Share • July 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Marcus Smart agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Rockets Wednesday and it included a player option for the second season, sources told L.A...
Share • July 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play elsewhere. It's entirely possible the Lakers actually broke up with him in the form of not paying...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was among those who paid homage to LeBron James when the latter confirmed that he was going to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this summer after...
Share • July 1, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.
Share • July 1, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Guard Luke Kennard, who was with the Lakers last season, has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Share • June 30, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be continuing his NBA career elsewhere. Though there was speculation that one of the all-time greats would...
Share • June 30, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The LeBron James era is over in Los Angeles. On Tuesday morning the NBA's all-time leading scorer told the team that he was leaving in free agency. Now the franchise can...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James is not retiring. The NBA's all-time leading scorer will play in the 2026-2027 NBA season, but it won't be for the Los Angeles Lakers according to ESPN's...
Share • June 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James will play for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but the 41-year-old informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he will move on from the team.
Share • June 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
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Malik Beasley allegedly agreed with ex-teammate Ed Davis in advance of NBA games that Beasley would underperform, and at times overperform, so gamblers could win...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Deandre Ayton is staying and Marcus Smart is poised to hit the market. Broderick Turner updates the forecast for LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and more.
Share • June 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Lakers are expected to get talks going with LeBron James after the Warriors have positioned themselves to sign him.
Share • June 29, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The former Dodgers general manager had it easier than Pelinka but only lasted two relatively successful seasons. Yet Pelinka must build a winner fast.
Share • June 28, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
At this stage of his career, the crystal ball is always cloudy with LeBron James. At 41, he's still an effective and dynamic player. No one has ever been as good for as...
Share • June 26, 2026 at 9:50 AM