Los Angeles Lakers

Ochai Agbaji seemed like he was on the fast track to a significant NBA role. The Los Angeles Lakers must invest in his redemption before others can.

Offense has been the driving force throughout USC baseball’s playoff run this season. In the College Station Regional, the Trojans scored 59 runs across five games. And in the super regional...

Mitchell Robinson is a fantastic talent, but the Los Angeles Lakers need to be cautious in their pursuit of him this summer.

The Los Angeles Lakers have many major decisions ahead of them in the upcoming weeks, but two of the biggest are the futures of Austin Reaves and LeBron James. Both are unrestricted free agents,...

The Los Angeles Lakers have known needs at multiple positions, but De'Anthony Melton can resolve perhaps their most overlooked issue.

Before Kobe Bryant was a five-time NBA champion and among the best to ever play the game of basketball, he was an 18-year-old rookie as the 11th man on a Los Angeles Lakers team that won 56 games...

The Los Angeles Lakers have Austin Reaves heading into free agency, but his future is clear thanks to Luka Doncic.

Leadership is an integral part of building a championship culture and for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have a lengthy history of leaders. LeBron James came to L.A. in 2018 with the hopes of...

Jalen Duren continues to be the Pistons' center that Lakers fans gush over. This has led Paul Reed to be incredibly overlooked as a potential running mate for Luka.

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, fought their way through a tough Western...

Times reporter Kevin Baxter and Times en Español reporters Eduard Cauich and Jad El Reda help readers prepare for the World Cup.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a shot to trade Luguentz Dort this summer, but it would have ripple effects on LeBron James’ future.

With graduation just a few days away, Ryan Bucu is continuing to break down gender barriers within cheerleading. After becoming the second male dancer on UCLA’s dance team, Bucu is joining the Los...

Tennis icon and Los Angeles native Serena Williams has committed to participating in a second tournament after nearly four years away from the sport. Williams announced earlier this week she is...

In a not-too-different timeline, Paige Bueckers is donning the purple and gold Sparks jersey and leading the franchise into a new era. Instead, fans will be restricted to watching her dominate...

Nearly 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium voted to authorize a strike on Friday. Ninety-six percent of voters were in favor of the strike ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The workers...

As part of the celebration for Pride Night on Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a permanent memorial near center field at Dodger Stadium for gay former players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean....

In case you hadn’t heard, LeBron James is set to become an unrestricted free agent in less than a month. While the Lakers have repeatedly said that they’d welcome him back with open arms, there’s...

The Los Angeles Lakers must see more from Bronny James to keep him long-term, and it means adapting his game around Luka Doncic.

The NBA Draft is steadily approaching and the Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to bring in prospects for workouts. This year, they have a first-round draft pick at selection No. 25 and they have...

While the national team players and coaches have their visas, Iran reports that some officials have not receiver permission to travel to U.S.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are probably going to go back and forth for a while about on free agency discussions, but that doesn't help LA.

Jonathan Isaac could be getting waived soon by the Orlando Magic, giving the Lakers a perfect new buy-low target in free agency.

Mitchell Robinson appears to be increasing his value ahead of unrestricted free agency, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that the Knicks‘ backup center is...

If the 2026 NBA Finals have proven anything, it's that the Los Angeles Lakers need more than what they're reportedly targeting at center.

The NBA is reportedly getting close to completing its investigation into claims that the Los Angeles Clippers attempted to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Investigative reporter and podcaster...

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, he quickly formed a dynamic trio with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Doncic idolized James as he matured into a professional basketball...

Instead of declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, three players decided to return to USC men’s basketball for the 2026-27 season. Rising sophomore guard Alijah Arenas and junior forward Jacob Cofie...

The Los Angeles Lakers should look at the New York Knicks as an example of what they should be building around Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers' front office might be convincing itself to pursue Mitchell Robinson while watching the NBA Finals.

The NBA world is watching as the New York Knicks sit just two wins away from winning their first championship since 1973. One team watching closely is the Los Angeles Lakers, who are looking for...

As the NBA Finals continue, Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink revealed her Mt. Rushmore of NBA players to Los Angeles Sports Report. Brink admitted she is not an avid watcher of the NBA but...

With the Thunder expected to decline Kenrich Williams' team option, the door has opened for the Lakers to steal the perfect role player to complement Luka.

Luka Doncic completed his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025-26, and it’s hard to argue it as anything other than a success. Doncic was named to the All-NBA First Team while...

USC baseball is one win away from returning to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska for the first time since 2001. After upsetting No. 11 national seed Texas A&M in back-to-back games...

If the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to move on from Dalton Knecht, then they might have the perfect one-for-one replacement at the 2026 NBA Draft.

The Los Angeles Lakers are forcing LeBron James to make a tough decision by prioritizing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

When it comes to the great dynasties in NBA history, the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s are undoubtedly one of the best of all-time. Led by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James...

Money and health overshadow a strong on-court fit in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, had simply dominated the 2001 NBA Playoffs...

The Sparks fell to the Dallas Wings, 104-96, on Friday night, dropping to 0-2 in Commissioner’s Cup play. LA started the game shooting well from behind the arc, but finished 9-28. They had 17...

Paul Westhead is the 2026 recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Basketball Coaches Associated announced in a press release. Westhead’s coaching career spanned five...

LeBron James might soon realize that playing for the Golden State Warriors next season is the smartest decision for his career.

The 2025 NBA Draft class has been extremely impressive with the likes of Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe all having excellent seasons. But at the top of that list is the top overall...

The Los Angeles Lakers may need to give Austin Reaves a max contract, which would force several difficult decisions, including one on Rui Hachimura.

The Los Angeles Rams made a blockbuster trade move on Monday, acquiring two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, from the Cleveland Browns. The move made the Rams an even stronger...

Even though they were quickly dispatched in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, the Lakers entered last summer on a positive note, still riding the high of their mid-season Luka Doncic...

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to the Dallas Mavericks for obvious reasons, but their centers aren't the safest options.

The National Basketball Coaches Association announced that former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Paul Westhead will be the recipient of the 2026 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. Westhead’s...

The Los Angeles Lakers are likely monitoring two trade targets on the Denver Nuggets, but doing so might involve a lot of head-scratching discussions.