Lakers Stumble in Post-All-Star Game Thriller Against Hornets
February 21, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a 100-97 loss against the Charlotte Hornets in their first game back from the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.
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Lakers
Lakers Cruise Past Wizards 111-88
January 22, 2025
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers (22-18) took on the Washington Wizards (6-35) at Crypto.com Arena in what many anticipated would be a straightforward victory. The Wizards, who came into the game with a 17-game road losing streak, presented little challenge for the Lakers.
Lakers Break Losing Streak with Victory Over Miami Heat
January 16, 2025
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat.
Lakers Fall to Spurs on Michael Cooper’s Jersey Retirement Night
January 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated a bittersweet evening on Monday, January 13, 2025, as they retired Michael Cooper’s iconic No. 21 jersey in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Although the Lakers lost 126-102, the night was a historic tribute to Cooper’s impressive legacy at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers Shine Without LeBron, Defeat Kings 132-122
December 30, 2024
In their first game since parting ways with head coach Mike Brown, the Sacramento Kings suffered another setback, losing 132-122 to the Los Angeles Lakers despite the absence of LeBron James.
L.A. Lakers, Lakers Youth Foundation, Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation Reveal Renovated Gym and Courts in Watts
May 22, 2024
Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation (MMSF) joined with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Lakers Youth Foundation to reveal the updated and renovated sports spaces at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, Los Angeles on Monday, May 20.
Earvin ‘Magic’ and Cookie Johnson Host Holiday Hope in Inglewood
November 23, 2023
Earvin “Magic” Johnson hosts Holiday Hope community giveaway event for over 800 families throughout Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Inglewood STEM Fest Merges Science with Sports
May 5, 2022
Non-profit organization Science of Sport collaborated with six Los Angeles pro sports franchises to host the first annual Inglewood STEM Fest. The event was for kids from kindergarten to sixth grade.
Trial in Kobe Bryant Crash Scene Photos Lawsuit Delayed Until July
February 10, 2022
Citing a backlog of criminal cases and coronavirus concerns, a federal judge has postponed the trial on a lawsuit brought by Kobe Bryant’s widow against Los Angeles County involving photos taken at the scene of the helicopter crash that took the lives of the NBA legend, the couple’s 13-year-old daughter and seven others.
NBA reschedules postponed games, makes other adjustments
January 6, 2022
The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for virus-related reasons and either shifted the times or dates of 10 other games to help accommodate those changes.
Hawks Place Trae Young in Protocols, as NBA Numbers Rise
December 20, 2021
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Sunday, as was Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel, as coronavirus numbers around the league continued to rise.
Lakers’ Westbrook now in Protocols as NBA Virus numbers Rise
December 17, 2021
Russell Westbrook entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Thursday, joining Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brooklyn’s James Harden as past league MVP’s currently sidelined by coronavirus concerns.
LaMelo Ball Ready to Rejoin Hornets in Portland
December 17, 2021
LaMelo Ball will rejoin the Charlotte Hornets in Portland for their game Friday night against the Trail Blazers.
UCLA-North Carolina Men’s Basketball Game Canceled Due To COVID Issues
December 17, 2021
UCLA’s men’s basketball game against North Carolina planned for Saturday in Las Vegas has been canceled due to COVID-19 developments within the Bruins’ program, the university announced today.
LeBron James Expected To Play For Lakers Tonight
December 3, 2021
LeBron James is expected to return to action tonight when the Lakers face the Clippers at Staples Center after he missed one game following NBA’s COVID-19 protocols.