Losing a 17-point lead sent the Los Angeles Lakers into double overtime, yet they survived a scrappy Detroit Pistons squad. The Lakers’ 135-129 victory dimmed a marquee night for Pistons forward Josh Jackson who scored a season high of 28 points off the bench. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers lived by the three to defeat the Chicago Bulls 117-115. The Lakers shot 12 three-point shots to survive a battle that lasted all 48 minutes. Despite giving away 17 points in turnovers, the reigning champions made up for it by sinking 23 of 27 free throws. ... read more »

Although forward Anthony Davis was sidelined with a right calf contusion, the Los Angeles Lakers ousted the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-91. The game flaunted the depth and speed of the Reigning NBA champions as Los Angeles scored 20 fast break points. ... read more »

The 2019-2020 Lakers squad were given their championship rings to begin the 2020-21 season. ... read more / watch video »

The Los Angeles Lakers 2020-21 regular season schedule was partially released Friday. The Lakers open the season with a home contest against the LA Clippers on December 22 and will play on Christmas Day for the 22nd consecutive season, hosting the Dallas Mavericks at 5:00 p.m. PT at the STAPLES Center. ... read more »

 Following the guidance of State and local health officials, the Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Lakers games for the 2020-2021 season will be held without fans until further notice. ... read more »

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla joined Sparks forward and Washington Prep alum Reshana Gray and Lakers guard Danny Green to Promote the option of in-person voting. the Staples Center is one of the many voting places where people can cast their ballot. Video by: Amanda Scurlock ... read more / watch video »

Although their respective seasons are over, Sparks forward Reshanda Gray and Lakers guard Danny Green continue to galvanize marginalized communities in Los Angeles by encouraging citizens to vote for the November 3rd election. ... read more »

On March 10 Anthony Davis missed a wide-open three at the buzzer against the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center in what would be the last Laker home game before the season was postponed. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers, STAPLES Center, AEG and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk have announced that STAPLES Center will serve as a Vote Center in the upcoming Presidential General Election. Voters can cast their ballot at STAPLES Center beginning Friday, October 30 through Election Day, November 3. STAPLES Center will also act as a Vote by Mail Drop Box location for those who prefer to drop off their voted mail-in ballot in an official drop box provided by the L.A. County Registrar's office. ... read more »

Councilmember Curren Price on Aug. 25 introduced a motion to rename a stretch of Figueroa Street from Olympic Boulevard to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in honor of the basketball great Kobe Bryant, ... read more »

“No amount of words can fully describe what Kobe Bryant meant to the Los Angeles Lakers,” said Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss. “Kobe was not only a proven winner and a champion, he gave everything he had to the game of basketball. His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched. Those qualities helped Kobe lead us to five titles – and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more.” ... read more »

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looked to cap off its toughest two game stretch of the year after dominating the Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. ... read more »

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is in advanced negotiations to purchase The Forum in Inglewood from Madison Square Garden, multiple sources say. The move could possibly bring the franchise much closer to constructing their own arena. ... read more »

It was an emotional day at Staples Center. Hours before tipoff the arena hosted the celebration of life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant in the morning and transformed into the Clippers hardwood in the evening.  ... read more »