Lakers

20 August 2025

• 'We wanted to throw a twist on it': Why an iconic Kobe Bryant image was altered for a Dodger-themed mural

  A new mural features an iconic image of Kobe Bryant, but instead of purple and gold, the late Lakers legend's jersey is white with blue letters spelling 'Dodgers.'

• 2025-26 Lakers schedule: Lakers open at home and later face formidable Grammy road trip

  LeBron James and Luka Doncic will lead the Lakers through the 2025-26 NBA schedule, which includes a tough Grammy road trip later in the season.

• Shaquille O'Neal talks about abusing painkillers, his regrets and his fragile kidneys

  Shaquille O'Neal toggled between referring to opioids and powerful nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories when recounting his use of painkillers as an NBA player.

• Ice Cube and Dwight Howard tout Big3's potential during festive Intuit Dome visit

  Ice Cube brought in celebrities to help put on a big show when Big3 visited Intuit Dome on Saturday, but it was LA Riot's buzzer beater that hooked fans.

• Lakers open season at home against the Warriors, will host Rockets on Christmas Day

  LeBron James and Stephen Curry will duel in the second game of an opening-night, nationally televised doubleheader on Oct. 21.

• Ex-Miami Heat employee accused of stealing jerseys worth millions — including LeBron James'

  A former Miami Heat security officer has been accused in federal court of stealing and selling valuable team memorabilia, including a LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals.

• Hernández: Lakers' commitment to Luka Doncic raises questions about LeBron James' role

  By signing Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165-million deal, it's clear that LeBron James may have to adopt a lesser role on the Lakers moving forward.

• 'Just the beginning': Luka Doncic on why he agreed to a three-year, $165-million contract extension

  The All-NBA guard, who could have become a free agent next summer, is now eligible to sign a five-year deal worth more than $360 million in 2028.

• Granderson: Of course the Lakers' 2020 win counts as a real championship

  You're not supposed to put an asterisk on a sports championship won during the worst of times. You're supposed to use an exclamation point to honor the mental and emotional dexterity it took.

• LeBron James and Maverick Carter meet with Nikola Jokic's agent, who is starting a new league

  Nikola Jokic isn't joining the Lakers and LeBron James isn't signing with the Nuggets. A yacht meeting instead was about starting an international basketball league.