When Bryant joined the Los Angeles Lakers after the 1996 Draft, Van Exel had already played three years for the franchise and was an important member of the team. Even though Kobe came straight from high school, which meant he skipped a level (college) to get to the pros, his otherworldly talent was obvious.

Deandre Ayton had 29 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots against his former team, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday nig

No Luka, LeBron or Reaves? No problem against Portland for LA, which has built tremendous vibes in its locker room so far.

The Lakers have been winning games in bunches despite being short-handed, and head coach JJ Redick seems impressed.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James delivered his best performance of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

A former Los Angeles Lakers point guard has revealed that Golden State Warriors MVP point guard more or less prompted him to retire. More news: Former NBA Vete

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-staffed on Monday with Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all sidelined, but they managed to pick up a 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

After suffering a three-game losing streak on the road to the Heat, Bucks, and Bulls — the Knicks bounced back with two dominant home victories versus the Bulls and Wizards by 12 and 17 points. New York has five straight home games on deck as apart of this seven-game home stand.

It's Lakers vs Trail Blazers on Nov. 3 in the NBA. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

Whenever LeBron James suits up for the first time during the 2025-26 NBA season, he'll be tipping off the last year on his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Memphis point guard Ja Morant has been called out for his on-court behavior in a recent home defeat against Los Angeles.