Lakers Hold Off Pistons in 110-106 Victory
December 2, 2021
LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart were on the same court again one week after mayhem broke loose in Detroit.
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Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron suspended 1 game, Stewart 2 games for altercation
November 22, 2021
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been suspended for one game and Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart was suspended two games for their roles in an ugly incident during Sunday’s Lakers-Pistons game.
LA County: No Evidence to Support Vanessa Bryant’s Claims in `Photos’ Lawsuit
November 22, 2021
Attorneys for Los Angeles County argued in a court filing today that Vanessa Bryant’s claim of emotional distress caused by the alleged sharing of photos taken at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, the couple’s 13-year-old daughter and seven others is based on “hypothetical harm” since the images were never publicly circulated.
Davis, Anthony Lead Lakers in 126-123 Overtime Win Over Hornets
November 9, 2021
Anthony Davis led all scorers with 32 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks and three steals, Carmelo Anthony recorded a season-high 29 points, making seven three-pointers, including a go ahead three with 2:00 left in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a thrilling 126-123 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Staples Center. The Lakers survived a late collapse in the closing moments of regulation and improved to 6-5 with the win, while the Hornets fell to 5-7 with the loss. Davis returned to the lineup and looked like himself after leaving the last game with
County Approves $2.5M Settlement of Suits Related to Kobe Bryant Crash
November 2, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a $2.5 million settlement for two families suing over the unauthorized sharing of photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, in which their loved ones also were killed.
Anthony Leads Lakers with Hot Shooting, Beating Rockets 95-85 at Home
November 1, 2021
Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with a game-high 23 points off the bench, Russell Westbrook had 20, Anthony Davis added 16 and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday night at Staples Center.
Kiesha Nix Makes History as First Black Woman VP in Laker Organization
October 28, 2021
Kiesha Nix has been entrusted with the responsibility to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in public service as the vice president of Charitable Affairs, making history as the first woman of color in a vice president position.
Paul Makes History; Suns Beat Lakers 115-105
October 23, 2021
Chris Paul had a team-high 23 points, all while making history becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points and 10,000 assists, as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-105 on Friday night at Staples Center.
Lakers Sign Jay Huff to Two-Way Contract
October 18, 2021
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Jay Huff to a two-way contract, it was announced today.
STAPLES CENTER & MICROSOFT THEATER OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
October 7, 2021
STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater will continue to follow the protocols established by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH)
BCA Revived, Raising Awareness Around Black Coaches in Officiated Sports
September 30, 2021
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.
Stafford Throws for 4 TDS, Outlasts Brady and Bucs in 34-24 Victory
September 27, 2021
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. Matthew Stafford passed for 343 yards and four touchdowns enabling the Rams to defeat the Buccaneers 34-24 on Sunday afternoon at SoFi stadium in a matchup between two high powered NFC teams. Los Angeles knew they could potentially be in a shootout but were able to contain Brady throughout the game, holding him to only one passing score. “It’s three games in. Through three games, we’ve done a good job. We’ve done what we
LA Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff For 2021-22 Season
September 25, 2021
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.
LAKERS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONS TO COACHING AND TRAINING STAFFS
September 15, 2021
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).
LAKERS ANNOUNCE 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE PRESENTED BY DELTA AIR LINES
August 20, 2021
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.