Jeanie, who owns 15% of the NBA team and whose family has held a stake in the franchise since 1979, closed on the deal on Dec. 16.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly hanging onto their 2026 first-round draft pick as a potential trade chip toward landing Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In the middle of the Utah Jazz' s fourth-quarter action vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, Will Hardy opted to test an intriguing three-man combination in their lineup that's yet to see much time at all on the floor this season: a three-guard pairing of Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George, and Walt Clayton Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling merry about the road ahead, while the Los Angeles Clippers have been weighed down with the holiday blues as the cross-town rivals get set to meet in a Clippers home game Saturday at Inglewood,

Austin Reaves was named as a surprising trade asset as the Lakers continue to explore roster upgrades ahead of the deadline.

After spending two seasons at DePaul University, Edwin John "Whitey" Kachan played just one season in the NBA. He was taken in the third round of the 1948 draft by the Chicago Stags, and after appearing in 33 games with them, his player rights were sold to the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a strong start this season, but they reportedly still feel that there's room for improvement.

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about playing a long career. O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, including eight years in

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