11+ hour, 9+ min ago   (411+ words) It felt like a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers to retain Marcus Smart this offseason, especially after his first-round postseason performance. LeBron James and Smart were two critical reasons as to why L.A. upset the Houston Rockets while missing Luka…...

13+ hour, 29+ min ago   (252+ words) Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has proven that his track record as an NBA player is translating to his time on the sidelines. In what is a surprise to many, the Lakers looked the part of a playoff…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago   (57+ words) Matthew Valento graduated from Boise State University with a major in integrated media and strategic communications and a minor in journalism. He grew up in Santa Clarita, California and played basketball at Saugus High School. Along with writing for LakersNation....

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (242+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they will unveil a statue for former head coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena ahead of the contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9, 2027. Jackson is the greatest coach in franchise history…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (420+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers experienced major roster turnover this offseason as they look to better cater to the needs of star Luka Doncic. That naturally led to the departure of numerous players, one being former two-way guard Nick Smith Jr....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (375+ words) The deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks sending Luka Doncic to the purple and gold is widely considered one of the worst trades in the history of sports. The Mavericks have already rid the team of both…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (326+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers announced a full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming 2026-27 season. With Lon Rosen taking over a president of business operations, the Lakers have attempted to model their organization after the L.A. Dodgers, even…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (330+ words) That time away from basketball seems to have energized Kessler, as he spoke about what having to sit out did for him mentally, and he is now ready to play winning basketball for the Lakers, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (354+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a lot of changes over the last couple years with multiple ownership sales. After Walter agreed to sell the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, there was an expected grace period where hirings…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (327+ words) One of the handful of returning players on this team is Bronny James, who is entering his third season with the Lakers and he recently spoke about the Slovenia trip, enjoying his time there and hoping to go back one…...