Jake LaRavia, at only 23, fits right into Lakers’ future plans
When LeBron James was asked about how a former defensive player of the year and a former No. 1 overall pick could elevate the Lakers…
LeBron James looking at slow ramp-up to Lakers season
LeBron James did not participate in the Lakers’ first day of training camp Tuesday because of “nerve irritation in the glute.”James’ teammates Marcus Smart, Gabe…
Deandre Ayton not taking his ‘last chance’ for granted with Lakers
Deandre Ayton spent the last two years fading away from the national spotlight on a team that was closer to getting the first overall pick…
LeBron James is ‘maybe’ retiring? This could get fun and messy
Of all the reams of words publicly spilled at Lakers media day Monday, only one really mattered.When LeBron James was wrapping up his interview with…
Letters to Sports: Luka or LeBron? Lakers need both
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Mookie Betts, the Dodgers, the Rams and much more.…
Ex-Heat employee accused of selling valuable game-worn jerseys
A former Miami Heat security officer has been accused in federal court of stealing millions of dollars worth of team memorabilia — including a game-worn…
LeBron James, Maverick Carter meet with agent about starting a league
A proposed international league described as the F1 of basketball gained attention over the weekend when Misko Raznatovic, the agent for Denver Nuggets star Nikola…
Kobe Bryant not in NBA’s all-time top 10? Shaq thinks it’s ‘criminal’
Shaquille O’Neal has an issue with a recent ranking of the all-time best NBA players.On Monday, Bleacher Report released its list of the “top 100…
Kobe Bryant has one more lesson for LeBron James — how to retire
The news seemed routine.The ramifications could be resounding.Late last month, LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for next season. It…
Bronny James, Dalton Knecht ready for second summer with Lakers
Bronny James stood with his back to the wall with both hands buried in his workout shorts, his practice with the Lakers summer league team…
LeBron James exercises his player option, sets NBA record
Lakers superstar LeBron James will once again make NBA history by playing in his 23rd NBA season.James exercised his player option for $52.6 million to…
Pelinka and Redick should be safe under Dodgers regime … for now
Memo to Mark Walter:Check your swing.Now that you’re the majority owner of the Lakers, everyone is expecting you to whack their two most prominent leaders…
NBA free agency: What to expect from the Lakers and Clippers
The Lakers and Clippers put in the work during the NBA’s two-day draft that was completed Thursday night and now they will turn their attention…
Lakers, Clippers aiming for ‘best available’ in NBA draft
The most pressing need the Lakers have is finding a rim-running, shot-blocking young center to put alongside Luka Doncic for the present and future.But the…
Lakers needed an ownership change, and Dodgers owner is perfect fit
For 46 years it’s been a wonderful ride, the sweetest of sagas, the Buss family treating the Lakers like their precocious child, nurturing, embracing, empowering,…
Lakers star LeBron James chosen to All-NBA second team
Twenty-two seasons ago, LeBron James entered the NBA with almost unbelievable expectations, the fate of a franchise in Cleveland and a league hungry for a…
Letters: Put away morality card when it comes to Pete Rose
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Rather than stew over whether Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson should be admitted, the Baseball Hall of Fame should open a special…
NBA playoffs: Lakers lose Game 4, move to brink of elimination
MINNEAPOLIS — Value each possession. Move with purpose and speed over every inch of the court. Make the right pass. Hit the big shot. Do the right…
With their season in danger of ending, Lakers are running out of answers
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Lakers departed from the court at Target Center with their heads down, white towels were being whirled everywhere around them.The crowd was doing…
‘Be a banshee’: How the Lakers cultivated a winning spirit
Jordan Goodwin had done everything right by losing more than 20 pounds, dropping more than 10 percent of body fat, sleeping better, eating right and…