Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was ranked the second most influential and popular European basketball player from 2020-2025 in a new global study measuring win percentage, fan sentiment and online popularity.

After his memorable stint with the Lakers, Luke Kennard remarked on his special time in purple and gold.

Immediately after the Lakers season came to an end a week ago by being swept in the second round by the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, questions immediately came swirling around LeBron James.

The Lakers have several priorities entering another pivotal offseason.

He's a rising star. Lakers fans love him. Luka Doncic wants him to remain his teammate.

The NBA announced the 2026 MVP on Sunday morning and there was a shocking discovery. No, it wasn’t Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning for the second straight year, it was the fact...

Luka Doncic finished fourth in NBA MVP voting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, but one surprising detail from the results has Los Angeles Lakers fans furious.

Successful petitions by the Los Angeles Lakers ′ Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons ′ Cade Cunningham to gain eligibility for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season — even after they fell short of the 65-game minimum — seem like they're about to become very worthwhile. Doncic was fourth and Cunningham was fifth in the MVP voting, released Sunday night. For MVP, voters rank their top five selections in order — and since All-NBA follows the same process, it stands to reason that the same voter...

The Lakers have benefited from Rui Hachimura’s emergence as a 3-point shooter, something he credits Phil Handy for.

Regardless of what happens next, LeBron James has loved playing with Austin Reaves on the Lakers.

The Lakers’ commitment to Rui Hachimura has paid big dividends and could result in a longer partnership this summer.

Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the last six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the future of LeBron James and the Lakers, the Dodgers problems, the Angels and more.

A family of four paid more than $2,600 to attend the Lakers’ playoff game against the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena, making it one of the NBA’s most expensive postseason experiences behind only the Knicks.

The new era of the Lakers includes a growing connection between Luka Dončić and Mark Walter.

The Lakers are likely going to have to give Austin Reaves a pretty big payday this summer.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are heating up, with the Bucks reportedly open to offers from teams across the NBA.

After eight seasons, four coaches, one championship and the arrival of Luka Doncic, it may finally be time for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to go their separate ways.

The Lakers would be lucky to re-sign LeBron James.

Every team wants better wing depth and elite center play and the Lakers are no exception.