Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been selected as a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, set for Sunday, Feb. 15, in Los Angeles. The honor extends James’ NBA record of 22 consecutive All-Star selections, spanning three decades (2005-26). James becomes just the second player in NBA history to earn multiple All-Star selections […]
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The NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been named the November recipient of the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award. Ayton is recognized for his outstanding philanthropic efforts supporting youth and families across the Bahamas, Jamaica and Los Angeles through the Ayton Family Foundation (AFF), which was
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The NBA has opened ticket sales for the 2026 NBA All-Star fan events, running Feb. 12–15 across Los Angeles as the city counts down to the 75th All-Star celebration. Fans can now purchase tickets for NBA Crossover, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Castrol Rising Stars and the NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T at
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Following unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors, Mark Walter has finalized his acquisition of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. Walter’s investment group, Guggenheim Baseball Management, purchased the Dodgers in 2012 for about $2.15 billion. “The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, defined
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The Los Angeles Lakers have officially secured the future of their franchise by signing five-time All-NBA First Team guard Luka Dončić to a contract extension. The 26-year-old superstar, who joined the Lakers via trade in February 2025, will remain in Los Angeles for the long haul—solidifying his place as the centerpiece of the team’s championship
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The Los Angeles Lakers revealed their new Statement Edition uniform today on the team’s social channels. The new bold and traditional uniform, which is presented by Lakers global sponsor bibigo, will debut on court during the Lakers 2025-26 season. The purple Statement Edition uniform now features gold and white accents with the Lakers’ primary wordmark in
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The Los Angeles Lakers announced today four games they will host as part of the 2025-26 preseason schedule, presented by Delta Air Lines. Fans will get a first look at the Lakers 2025-26 roster as the team hosts four opponents across three cities between Oct. 3-17. The slate is highlighted with a matchup in Las
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The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired five-time First Team All-NBA guard Luka Dončić, forward/center Maxi Kleber and forward/center Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade. In return, the Lakers sent forward Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie and a future first round draft pick to the Dallas Mavericks, while guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Lakers sent guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three future second round draft picks to the Nets. Finney-Smith (6’7”, 225) has appeared in 20 games (all starts) for Brooklyn this season, averaging
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Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke. “We are
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The NBA is finalizing a long-term lucrative media rights deal that would include ESPN, NBC and Amazon Prime Video as TV partners, per Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. According to The Athletic, the contracts will stabilize TV rights to the league for the next 11 seasons, and will be worth $76 billion. However, TNT Sports
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Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced a multiyear partnership with Indiana Fever guard, Caitlin Clark, as part of its athlete roster. Wilson will roll-out signature basketball collections celebrating Clark’s continued legacy, as well as work with her to innovate product across the WNBA, NBA and basketball at large– further cementing her impact on the world of sport. “Wilson is
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The Los Angeles Lakers today announce three games for the team’s 2024-25 preseason schedule, presented by Delta Air Lines. The preseason slate is highlighted by an Oct.15 contest in Las Vegas against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena, the site of the purple and gold’s NBA Cup title last season. Tickets go on sale
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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie (6’5”, 212), a Los Angeles native, joins the Lakers after appearing in 48 games (all starts) with the Brooklyn Nets this season, posting averages of 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 30.7 minutes. In 514 career NBA games (311 starts) across
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Jarred Vanderbilt to a contract extension, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. After joining Los Angeles via trade from the Utah Jazz on Feb. 9, Vanderbilt (6’9”, 214) appeared in 26 games (24 starts) and averaged 7.2 points (52.9 FG%),
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Paying tribute to the basketball legend, Kobe Bryant… Nike has introduced the newest silhouette in the Protro lineup: the Kobe 8 Protro Halo. Partnering with Nike Basketball, Vanessa Bryant imagined and created the Halo shoe concept and launch as a way to honor Kobe’s birthday each year. The Halo concept will be an annual release
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Anthony Davis to a contract extension. “In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” Pelinka said. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with his high character, is what will help define our culture
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Alex Fudge to a two-way contract, it was announced Wednesday by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. In a related move, the Lakers requested waivers on two-way forward Cole Swider. Fudge (6’9″, 192) appeared in 61 career games (12 starts) across two seasons at the
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