Hernández: Lakers find an identity, forged by a true leader in JJ Redick
The Lakers have found their leader.After Mike Brown and Mike D’Antonio, after Byron Scott and Luke Walton, after Frank Vogel and Darvin Ham, they have…
Charles Barkley takes Lakers coach JJ Redick’s media criticism personally
Lakers coach JJ Redick went on a bit of a tangent last month about how an overly critical media might be partially responsible for a…
Darvin Ham says what he did with Lakers warranted extension, not firing
It’s been seven months since the Lakers fired Darvin Ham, and he’s still surprised he’s no longer coaching the team.Ham, who was 90-74 in two…
More than LeBron’s guy: Why the Lakers hired JJ Redick as coach
Among the big questions that persist after the Lakers finally hired JJ Redick as the team’s head coach is when exactly general manager Rob Pelinka…
JJ Redick will be Lakers’ next coach as long search ends
The Lakers have agreed to hire JJ Redick as their next head coach Thursday, people with knowledge of the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly…
Lakers formally interview JJ Redick for head coaching job
The Lakers hosted former player and current broadcaster JJ Redick on Saturday in their most formal interview with him to date, with multiple members of…
JJ Redick set to interview this weekend for Lakers coaching job
The Lakers are set to formally interview JJ Redick for their head coaching position this weekend, according to people with knowledge of the plans but…
Letters to Sports: Lakers need to clean house after playoff exit?
Let me get this straight. The Lakers, coached by Darvin Ham, are eliminated in the first round by the defending NBA champs and Ham is…
Letters: LeBron James, Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess
Is it possible to love the Lakers but wish LeBron would take his tired act elsewhere? It is so tiresome to see LeBron blame someone…
Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue amid Lakers coaching speculation
The Clippers expect Tyronn Lue to be the coach of the team for a “long time” and the plan is to offer him a contact…
Hernández: The Lakers must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James
DENVER — LeBron James raised the microphone to his face. “Ummm,” he started. James smiled and looked at me. “I’m not going to answer that,” he…
Lakers takeaways: Another bad shooting night, Darvin Ham hears it
Lakers forward Anthony Davis is swarmed by the Nuggets defense during the fourth quarter of Game 3. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Before Thursday,…
Darvin Ham staying positive amid critical stretch for Lakers
A day before a critical matchup against a divisional opponent, Lakers players and coach Darvin Ham expressed optimism following Friday morning’s practice in El Segundo.…
LeBron James rallies Lakers in fourth to beat Clippers
LeBron James’ tongue wagged after he glided from right to left to bank in a runner off one foot. He shook his head after he…