2017-18 Lakers Viewing Guide
October 19, 2017
Watching the Lakers prepare for this season was nothing short of a soap opera.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (9/7-9/14/17)
September 8, 2017
Notes, quotes, and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Lakers Announce 2017-18 Regular Season Schedule
August 15, 2017
Home game highlights include the Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas night, the Boston Celtics January 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers March 11.
Los Angeles Lakers Introduce Lonzo Ball
July 20, 2017
The Lakers announce Lonzo Ball as the new face of the organization.
Earvin ‘Magic’ and Cookie Johnson Honored at 44th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards
May 3, 2017
The stars aligned at the Dolby Ballroom as the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) honored Earvin “Magic” and Cookie Johnson at their annual fundraiser, the 44th Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner on Friday, April 21.
Staples Center, Lakers Honor Shaq With Statue
March 29, 2017
The Staples Center unveiled the statue of Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal on Friday at a ceremony full of laughter, anecdotes, and appreciation.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/2-3/8/2017)
March 2, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Lakers Waive José Calderón
February 27, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard José Calderón.
Lakers Acquire Corey Brewer And 2017 First Round Draft Pick In Trade With Rockets
February 23, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Corey Brewer and an unprotected 2017 first round draft pick from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Lou Williams
Lakers name Magic Johnson president of basketball operations
February 22, 2017
Magic takes charge after GM Mitch Kupchak fired and Jim Buss removed as VP of basketball operations
Total Health Forum Focuses on Community Awareness
February 2, 2017
The second annual Total Health Forum brought together doctors, public leaders and athletes to discuss their experience with living a healthy lifestyle
Magic’s HIV Announcement Reaches 25th Anniversary
November 9, 2016
Johnson gave HIV positivity a new face, a face that would be shunned by members of the sports world at that time.
L.A. Football Club breaks ground on Banc of California Stadium
August 24, 2016
Banc of California Stadium will host a variety of community and cultural events, but has been designed with the soccer fan in mind
Black History Los Angeles
February 10, 2016
From Motown moving to L.A., to the first African American Fire Chief, there is a lot of Black History in Los Angeles