Los Angeles Lakers

The (11-44) Los Angeles Lakers start the second half of their season, at home, defending their home court against the (45-9) San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant played in his 15th and final NBA All-Star game; the four-time NBA All-Star game MVP scored 10 points in the game and exited to a standing ovation. The mamba, joined in Toronto by guards D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson both competed in the Rising Stars Challenge; Russell posted 22 points and seven assists, while Clarkson

The (9-34) Los Angeles Lakers face the (17-23) Sacramento Kings at the Staples Center in the third game of their four game season series. The Lakers wasted a fast start (shot 74-percent from the field in the first quarter) and surprisingly competitive first half before the Rockets turned up the heat defensively, dropped a nine – 0 scoring run on the purple and gold to start the third quarter en route to a 22 point lead in a 112-95 victory. The Rockets sixth straight win against the Lakers sending the

The Los Angeles Lakers are the best because they have had so many stars and hall famers that played for them. Throughout all the years the Los Angeles Lakers have been around for about 69 years. The Lakers have made a name for themselves with the players they had and have as of right now. When the Lakers first started out they were originally in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were called the Lakers in honor of the state’s nickname, “The Land of 10,000 Lakes.” In 1960, Bob Short moved the NBA franchise

For the Los Angeles Lakers, this off-season may have been a bit underwhelming, but they still brought in quality free agents. After "missing out," on LeMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Love and DeAndre Jordan, the Lakers were forced to look into the second tier talents. According to some reports, the meetings the Lakers executives held with the big name free agents focused little on basketball, and instead focusing more on the "Hollywood Lifestyle." It does appear the "big city," dreams juncture is over and

The (0-3) Los Angeles Lakers are back in downtown Los Angeles, at the Staples Center, to battle the (1-2) Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are facing the unenviable task of changing the narrative and after three straight losses, attempting to remove the stench that is emanating from their defense. The Lakers are 21-8 against the Nuggets all-time at the Staples Center, in the regular season, 4-6 in their last 10 games. The purple and gold lost the four-game season series (1-3) to the Nuggets last season

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted Texas Longhorn forward Jonathan Holmes to a training camp deal that includes a “significant partial guarantee”, according to RealGM. The 24-year-old standout was part of the Boston Celtics’ lineup during the recent summer league. He played eight games and averaged 10 points and five rebounds per contest. He also shot decently from the field with 48.1 percent from two-point area and 46.4 percent from the outside. The 6-9, 240-pound long-armed wingman

set to have a big offseason? Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers have let be known, through their horrendous roster and by vocally stating, they will be extremely active in free agency. Before the season even came to a close Mitch Kupchak openly stated that he would sign a player to a max deal. Who might that player be? Well, in every team’s dream that would be Marc Gasol but it looks like he’s staying put, at least that’s the overwhelming feeling. Regardless, the Lakers are likely to go after a big

Los Angeles Lakers got the better of the visiting Memphis Grizzlies with a 107-100 victory at the Staple Center on Tuesday evening. Gilas Pilipinas prospect Jordan Clarkson finished the game with team-high 22 points and reserve Brandon Bass scored eight of his 18 points in the final period to lead the Western Conference lowly ballclub to its 15th win in 70 games they played this season. "We were moving the ball, but a lot of it started on the defensive end," Clarkson, who went 8 for 13 from the field

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to embark on a four-game road trip, which will become the baptism of fire for Lonzo Ball and his fellow rookies about life on the road. First on the Lakers' list will be Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics whom they will face on November 8, while the road game against the Phoenix Suns on November 13 will cap off the four-game road trip. However, the said road trip will be first of many for the franchise and the first in the careers of Ball, Kyle Kuzma, and Josh Hart

best basketball team in the city. The Los Angeles Lakers or the Los Angeles Clippers. This whole rivalry started in 1984 when the Clippers moved to L.A. The Clippers originally played their games in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, while the Lakers were winning championships in the Forum. In their first matchup the Lakers won 108-103, and with that a “crosstown rivalry was born” the Associated Press wrote. While the Clippers were rebuilding, the Lakers had put together a super-team dubbed