Lakers
The Lakers’ players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.
Sports
San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama is an NBA All-Star for the first time. The Lakers’ Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ James Harden are joining him.
The NBA adjusted six games on the Lakers’ and Clippers’ schedules to accommodate games postponed because of wildfires in Los Angeles County.
LeBron James will be representing the Lakers at the NBA All-Star Game after being selected for an unprecedented 21st time on Thursday.
With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James finishes with 24 points in just 27 minutes of playing time to lead the Lakers to a 134-96 win over the Wizards.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double in leading Milwaukee to the NBA Cup championship game on Tuesday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points after halftime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play Milwaukee for the in-season tournament title.
Hollywood Inc.
The fan-favorite studio show survives as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s legal settlement with the NBA.
World & Nation
A former NBA player repeatedly promised to build a resort-arena on the Las Vegas Strip. Investors and Nevada officials believed him. Then it all fell apart.
Lakers star LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time minutes played leader in the Lakers’ 113-100 win over the Kings.