STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater will continue to follow the protocols established by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) ... read more »

Basketball requires unity under the hoop and along the sidelines. International basketball player, Pooh Jeter, understands the need to win as a whole team, which includes the person holding the clipboard.  Resurrecting the energy of diversity within coaching, Jeter is seeking more support for Black coaches by reenergizing the Black Coach Association (BCA).  Jeter spoke exclusively with the Los Angeles Sentinel, providing the play-by-play as he dissected the reasons athletes need to see their likeness in their coaches and the demand for the collective community to look out for each other.  ... read more »

Tom Brady made his first career appearance in Los Angeles as the Rams looked to play spoiler against the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... read more »

The LA Clippers announced today that assistant coaches Brian Shaw and Jay Larranaga have joined head coach Tyronn Lue's coaching staff for the 2021-22 NBA season. Wesley Johnson and Cookie Belcher will also be joining the Clippers in coaching and player development roles. Additionally, the Clippers have promoted Shaun Fein to assistant coach. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers announced today that the team has hired David Fizdale and John Lucas III as assistant coaches on Head Coach Frank Vogel’s staff, joining assistant coaches Phil Handy, Mike Penberthy, Miles Simon and Quinton Crawford.  Fizdale returns to the bench after serving as head coach of the New York Knicks from 2018-20 and the Memphis Grizzlies from 2016-18. Prior to joining the Grizzlies for his first NBA head coaching assignment, Fizdale spent the previous eight seasons (2008-09 thru 2015-16) with the Miami Heat as an assistant coach. During his tenure in Miami, the Heat won back-to-back NBA Championships in 2012 and 2013, and more Playoff games (70) and series (15) than any other NBA team. The Los Angeles native was an assistant coach for one season in Golden State (2003-04) and for four seasons in Atlanta (2004-08). ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers 2021-22 regular season schedule was announced today. The Lakers open the season as hosts to the Golden State Warriors on October 19, followed by a matchup with the Phoenix Suns on October 22. ... read more »

Former NBA sharpshooter JR Smith made news recently on Wednesday when he announced he has enrolled at North Carolina A&T and plans to join the men's golf team while pursuing a degree in liberal studies. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. ... read more »

The shorthanded Los Angeles Sparks continue to struggle after falling to the Las Vegas Aces 75-99. They lost despite four starters scoring in the double digits. ... read more »

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been named to the All-NBA Second Team, it was announced today. ... read more »

With the Los Angeles Lakers out of the Playoffs, the team has five months to rest and prepare for next season if the season starts when it usually does in late October. This time is a road to recovery for several players, including Lakers star Anthony Davis. ... read more »

The defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, struggled with injuries all season and injuries ultimately ended their season six games into the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. ... read more »

Forward Anthony Davis scored 34 points in the Los Angeles Lakers game three battle against the Phoenix Suns. A major catalyst to the Lakers’ win was their performance in the second half. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers rose their 2019-2020 championship banner on Wednesday May 12 in their final home game of the season. In a span of three seasons, the franchise transformed from a team struggling to get wins to one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. ... read more »

Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant was one of nine iconic figures who were enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class on May 15. ... read more »