AP source: Lakers choose Darvin Ham as next head coach
May 27, 2022
A person with knowledge of the decision says Darvin Ham has accepted an offer to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Paul, Suns Win West Finals in Six Games: Beating Clippers 130-103
July 1, 2021
Chris Paul hugged Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams in pure joy while they took in every emotion they worked so hard far.
UTAH’S RUDY GOBERT AND PHILADELPHIA’S BEN SIMMONS LEAD 2020-21 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM
June 14, 2021
NBA All-Defensive First Team Also Features Golden State’s Draymond Green and Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA All-Defensive Second Team: Miami’s Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Matisse Thybulle, and LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard
Toe Injury Spoils Andre Drummond’s First Lakers Game
April 1, 2021
With new-addition center Andre Drummond, the Los Angeles Lakers had a strong first quarter performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. They went 8-13 from the three-point range with forwards Kyle Kuzma and Markieff Morris leading the offense. The Lakers only had two turnovers.
SoCal Legends: Marques Johnson
February 11, 2021
Marques Johnson made historical strides in basketball; he ultimately had an All-Star NBA career. He also was an actor, starring in several movies including “White Men Can’t Jump,” along with being a sports analyst and radio host. Johnson is currently a television color commentator for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Former NBA Star Junior Bridgeman Purchases EBONY Magazine
December 31, 2020
According to the Michigan Chronicle, Bridgeman, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers, was once featured on a 2016 Forbes top-paid athletes list. He is the CEO of a Coca-Cola bottling company and part-owner of Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited. The former athlete attempted to purchase Sports Illustrated in 2018 but eventually withdrew his bid a year later.
NBA Unveils Game and National Television Schedules For First Half of 2020-21 Season
December 5, 2020
The NBA today released its game schedule and broadcast schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and ESPN Radio for the First Half of the 2020-21 regular season (Dec. 22, 2020 – March 4, 2021), detailing the only place you can find the most drama, the biggest stars and thrilling game action.
The Lakers Add Talented Veterans For the 2020-2021 Season
December 3, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers made roster moves during the free agency with the hopes of protecting their title as NBA Champions.
NBA’s Playoff Game Boycotts Sparks Domino Effect Across Major League Sports Amidst Jacob Blake Shooting
August 26, 2020
The Milwaukee Bucks took a historic stand by electing not to play in the scheduled Wednesday Game 5 of the NBA Playoff series versus the Orlando Magic to boycott police brutality and specifically boycott the treatment of Jacob S. Blake, a 29-year-old American Black man who was shot in the back seven times by a Kenosha police officer that left him paralyzed earlier on Sunday.
Lakers’ Vogel Earns Spot as Head Coach of Team Lebron in 2020 NBA All-Star Game
January 24, 2020
The 69th NBA All-Star Game, featuring Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis, will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio in the United States. NBA All-Star 2020 will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages.
NBA Fines LA Clippers
November 7, 2019
The following statement has been issued by the NBA regarding the LA Clippers and the playing status of forward Kawhi Leonard:
Lakers Announce 2019-20 Coaching Staff
August 2, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers have named Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollins, Phil Handy, Miles Simon, Mike Penberthy and Quinton Crawford as assistant coaches on Head Coach Frank Vogel’s staff, it was announced today. Also named to Vogel’s staff are Greg St. Jean as player development coach/advance scout, Dru Anthrop as head video coordinator/player development coach and Jon Pastorek, as assistant video coordinator/player development coach.
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2019 NBA Awards: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins NBA MVP
June 27, 2019
As the 2019 NBA Awards came to an end on Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019 NBA MVP at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Tears streamed down his face as the 24-year-old gave an emotionally charged speech after receiving the NBA’s highest honor. He thanked his family and the support system that he felt led him to this moment.
Giannis: Bucks ‘successful’ despite falling short of goal
May 30, 2019
The Bucks had the best record in the NBA during the regular season and were two wins shy of reaching the NBA Finals
NBA REVEALS AWARDS FINALISTS FOR 2018-19 SEASON
May 24, 2019
The NBA announced the finalists for six awards that honor top performers from the 2018-19 regular season: Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, Kia NBA Sixth Man Award, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Most Improved Player and NBA Coach of the Year.