Los Angeles Lakers

Both the Lakers and Clippers rank among the 10 most valuable NBA franchises at the beginning of 2025, according to a new report from CNBC.

The jaw dropping trade for the Slovenian superstar raised the prices of the Lakers, all by himself. 

Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Jordan Clarkson had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help Utah end a three-game slide. Keyonte George added 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds off the bench. LeBron James…

Luka Dončić scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers on Monday night, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Luka Dončić has recorded his first assist as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and it didn’t come on the basketball court.  Dončić has yet to make his Lakers debut–which is expected to happen on Monday evening–but he’s already making an impact on the community far beyond the hardwood.  Before donning the iconic purple and gold, on the...

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday night.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 45 points and the streaking Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 124-117 on Saturday without LeBron James or Luka Doncic. Rui Hachimura scored 24 points for LA on his 27th birthday. The Lakers have won five straight and 11 of 13. Los Angeles jumped to a 25-point lead in the first half, and Reaves…

LeBron James had 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew most of a 26-point lead before hanging on to beat the Golden State Warriors 120-112 on Thursday night. Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Gabe Vincent hit five 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have won four straight and 10 of 12. Los Angeles also…

The fire took homes. It took memories. It left scars that won’t easily fade. But on Thursday night, inside Crypto.com Arena, Pacific Palisades High School found something the flames couldn’t touch—community, compassion, and a much-needed moment of joy. Steve Kerr never forgot where he came from. The Golden State Warriors head coach, a proud alum of Pacific Palisades High...

The 2025 NBA trade deadline finally came to a close on Thursday. Here’s a recap of all the movement within the league and, yes, it was wild.

The Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks.

Luka Dončić practiced with the Lakers as he recovers from a calf injury. 

Luka Dončić could make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, coach JJ Redick said Wednesday.

LeBron James had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Luka Dončić watched approvingly from the bench while the Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97 Tuesday night. Dončić clapped and occasionally fist-pumped during the Lakers’ outstanding performance in their first game since they made the seismic trade to acquire the All-NBA scoring champion in exchange for star big man...

The blockbuster move of the Luka Dončić – Anthony Davis trade has the basketball world buzzing, whether fans are ecstatic or disappointed. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

The Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves throughout the NBA on Saturday night, when they acquired five-time NBA All-Star Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis.  The move, which was conducted in complete silence, without rumors or rumblings, stunned the most seasoned NBA expert. Now that the initial earthquake of the announcement has resided into aftershocks,...

Luka Dončić was introduced as the newest star of the Los Angeles Lakers, saying the trade from the Dallas Mavericks was a shock, but he has “everything to prove” as a member of the Lakers.

Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ newest superstar, joined general manager Rob Pelinka for his first news conference with the team.

The Los Angeles Lakers newest superstar has officially arrived to the City of Angels. Less than 24 hours after one of the most shocking trades in NBA history went down late Saturday night, Luka Dončić, the city’s newest star touched down in Tinseltown on Sunday night.  Dončić arrived in style, after a private jet was sent to pick up...

NBA players react to the reported blockbuster Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers.