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Mirin Fader, senior staff writer for The Ringer and author of “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” whips around the biggest storylines headed into the 2024-25 NBA season and explains why “timeless” Olajuwon would thrive in today’s era.

Reactions from across the NBA included LeBron and Bronny James themselves, teammates and opponents after the father-son duo made NBA history Tuesday night.

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 39-year-old superstar and his 20-year-old son played almost 2 1/2 minutes together late in the first half of Bronny’s NBA debut. They are also the first father and son to...

The Los Angeles Lakers have never been a team that shies away from the spotlight. They’ve built a legacy on winning championships, sure, but they’ve also done it with swagger and flair.  Today, that legacy takes a new step forward as the team revealed their highly anticipated City Edition uniform and court for the 2024-25 NBA season. This bold...

The Los Angeles Lakers have always carried a deep reverence for their legends, and for the 2024-25 season, they’ll be honoring one of the greatest to ever wear the purple and gold—Jerry West. A towering figure in the history of the NBA, West will be commemorated with a No. 44 jersey patch on the left shoulder of every Lakers...

LeBron James was asked whether Bronny will call him “dad” during team activities with the Lakers. Here’s what he said.

Kobe Bryant Day, also known as “Mamba Day” is recognized on Aug. 24 (8/24) in Los Angeles and Orange County as a day to commemorate and honor the life of former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Here’s everything going on for Kobe Bryant Day 2024.

The release of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season schedule has fans buzzing with anticipation. The Purple and Gold are set to embark on another campaign filled with high-stakes matchups, historic celebrations, and a relentless pursuit of championship glory. In total, the Lakers will have 39 nationally televised games, three more than the Golden State Warriors and five more than…

LeBron James took home MVP honors for the first time in his career while Steph Curry joined James on the All-Star first team.

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled their coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, marking a new era under first-time head coach JJ Redick. This dynamic team features a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces, including the historic addition of the franchise’s first female coach, Lindsey Harding. Here’s the full breakdown of the Lakers new staff: Head Coach: Redick...

A monumental day for Lakers fans and basketball fans everywhere as Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s new statue was unveiled outside Crypto.Com Arena. The Bryant family and close friends saw it first in a private ceremony outside the arena Friday morning. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are poised to be a landmark event, and if these games prove to be anything like past ones, all eyes will be on men’s basketball. Since the Dream Team in 1992, Olympic basketball has become must-see TV every four years. The NBA has grown internationally over that span and superstars can now be found across the…

The NBA superstar will lead American athletes during the Parade of Nations on Friday at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

LeBron James reportedly plans to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million deal that includes a player option and no-trade clause.

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James plans to opt out of the player option for next season with an expectation that he will return to the Lakers on a new deal, according to a report by The Athletic. 

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA legend LeBron James, with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The Lakers may have found their scorer of the future and present. On a pivotal night in Brooklyn, the Los Angeles Lakers chose a player for both their present and future, by selecting Tennessee scorer Dalton Knect with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Ahead of the draft, there were…

The excitement was palpable at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility in El Segundo on Monday afternoon. The 29th head coach in Lakers franchise history was about to step to the podium for his first press conference as the new Lakers boss. However, the excitement was not just about who it was, but how he would answer questions, specifically the…

The Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced JJ Redick as the franchise’s new head coach.

The Lakers reportedly have hired former NBA sharpshooter, podcast host and ESPN broadcaster JJ Redick to be their next head coach.