NBA

Lakers Draft Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis

With their 17th and 40th pick in the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka noted how the scouting staff ranked the two players high in the first half.

LeBron James Named To All-NBA Third Team

The NBA announced today that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was named to the 2022-23 All-NBA Third Team. It is the 19th consecutive All-NBA honor of James’ career, extending the record for all-time most selections in league history, and his fifth overall as a Laker.

Intuit Dome Gets Closer to Completion

The Intuit Dome, the new arena of the Los Angeles Clippers, reached their biggest construction milestone yet. Clippers players along with Intuit Dome staff and distinguished guests watched as the final steel beam was installed.

LeBron James Makes NBA History

With four championship rings and nearly every other honor available to a basketball player, the 38-year-old James closed in on this next moment in history with the confidence of a player who has been even better than anyone could have expected two decades ago when the kid from Akron, Ohio, reached the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers Acquire Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

Booker, Paul Lead Suns in 112-95 Win Over Clippers

Devin Booker scored a game-high 35 points and Chris Paul made history by becoming the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95 on Sunday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year

The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.