Los Angeles Lakers: News

15 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking top five NBA centers with the most career assists

The role of the center has evolved in the NBA, with players now contributing beyond points and rebounds.

15 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James becomes second player with 38,000 career points

On January 15, 2023, LeBron James etched his name further into NBA history, becoming only the second player to surpass 38,000 career points.

13 Jan 2025

NBA

Presenting the latest NBA MVP ladder, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The NBA MVP race just got intense, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making a statement.

09 Jan 2025

NBA

NBA: Ranking 2024/25 Defensive Player of the Year candidates

As we move into the new year, the NBA regular 2024/25 season continues to heat up.

08 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking active NBA players with most 8+ block games

Shot-blocking is an art, and some NBA players take it to elite levels.

07 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: NBA giants Boston Celtics earn their 3,000th victory

On January 07, 2011, the Boston Celtics cemented their legacy as one of the NBA's most successful franchises by securing their 3,000th victory in a 122-102 triumph over the Toronto Raptors.

04 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking top five NBA players with most 30-point games

LeBron James made history by surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history, a milestone he achieved just days after turning 40.

04 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Wizards' Jordan becomes 4th NBA player with 30,000 points

On January 04, 2002, in NBA history, Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan cemented his legendary status by becoming the fourth player to score 30,000 career points.

03 Jan 2025

NBA

NBA: Decoding Oklahoma City Thunder's longest winning streak since 2008-09

Since their inaugural 2008-09 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have carved out memorable moments in NBA history, including several impressive winning streaks.

02 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking the top five fastest triple-doubles in NBA history

Nikola Jokic recently made history again, recording the seventh-fastest triple-double in NBA history against the Atlanta Hawks.

02 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Cavaliers' Mitchell scores franchise-record 71, most in 17 years

On January 02, 2023, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell etched his name into NBA history with an unforgettable 71-point performance, setting a franchise record and marking the league's highest-scoring game in 17 years.

25 Dec 2024

NBA

NBA: Ranking players with the most points on Christmas Day

Christmas Day NBA games are a long-standing tradition, starting in 1947 when the New York Knicks defeated the Providence Steamrollers at Madison Square Garden.

Ranking five best Christmas Day NBA games of all time

Christmas Day is a marquee event for the NBA, showcasing elite matchups featuring star players and high stakes.

23 Dec 2024

NBA

Presenting top five NBA Christmas' best individual performances

NBA Christmas games are where players shine and memories are made.

21 Dec 2024

NBA

NBA: Ranking players with most total minutes played (regular season)

LeBron James has cemented his legacy by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leader in total minutes played.

21 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Kareem becomes fifth NBA player to score 25,000 points

On December 21, 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, already a towering figure in NBA history, became just the fifth player to surpass 25,000 career points.

20 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant dominates, outscoring an entire team

On December 20, 2005, Kobe Bryant delivered a historic NBA performance, scoring 62 points in just three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks.

17 Dec 2024

NBA

NBA: Most assists in a game by a team (2024)

The 2024 NBA season has seen teams elevate their playmaking to new heights, with record-setting assists.

17 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Gilbert Arenas clocks franchise-record 60 points against LA Lakers

On December 17, 2006, Gilbert Arenas delivered a historic performance, scoring a franchise-record 60 points as the Washington Wizards edged out the Los Angeles Lakers 147-141 in overtime.

15 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Alvin Robertson becomes NBA's third player with 2,000 steals

On December 15, 1995, Toronto Raptors' Alvin Robertson made NBA history by becoming the third player ever to surpass 2,000 career steals.

13 Dec 2024

NBA

Ranking the NBA's top four most valuable teams in 2024

The NBA has seen a significant rise in franchise values, with 12 teams now making the Top 50 list, double the number from last year.

09 Dec 2024

NBA

Ranking top five NBA players with the most career assists

Assists are the backbone of team play, and some legends have redefined the art of sharing the ball.

07 Dec 2024

NBA

NBA: Decoding the most disappointing players this season

Disappointment often stems from unfulfilled expectations.

06 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Bryant, Jamison make history with opposing 50-point games

December 06, 2000, marked a historic night in NBA history as Kobe Bryant and Antawn Jamison became just the third pair of players on opposing teams to each score 50+ points in a game.

05 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest player to reach 30,000 points

On December 5, 2012, Kobe Bryant etched his name in the NBA record books, becoming the youngest player to score 30,000 career points.

02 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point victory over Thunder

On December 02, 2021, the Memphis Grizzlies made NBA history with a jaw-dropping 73-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the largest margin of victory in league history.

29 Nov 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant announces 2015-16 will be his last season

On November 29, 2015, Kobe Bryant, one of basketball's all-time greats, announced his retirement from the NBA at the end of the 2015-16 season.

28 Nov 2024

NBA

NBA: List of fifth-year players achieving 30/5/5 since merger

LaMelo Ball is making history despite the Charlotte Hornets' tough 6-12 start.

28 Nov 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Malone, 40, becomes NBA's oldest triple-double player

On November 28, 2003, NBA history was made when 40-year-old legend, Karl Malone, became the oldest player in league history to record a triple-double.

23 Nov 2024

Basketball

NBA: Presenting top five MVP candidates so far this season

The NBA season is just one month in, with only 18.6% of games played.

22 Nov 2024

LeBron James

#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James makes history with 39,000 career points

On November 22, 2023, LeBron James etched his name further into NBA history, becoming the first player ever to surpass 39,000 career points.

20 Nov 2024

NBA

NBA: Decoding top five players with the most triple-doubles

Denver Nuggets' Russell Westbrook became the first player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles.

#ThisDayThatYear: A.C. Green makes NBA history with 907 successive games

On November 20, 1997, Dallas Mavericks' A.C. Green set an NBA milestone by breaking the record for consecutive games played.

19 Nov 2024

NBA

NBA: Top teams with best offensive rating through week 5

Cleveland Cavaliers, the league's only unbeaten team, lead in offensive rating as of Week 5.

19 Nov 2024

LeBron James

#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James becomes first with triple-doubles vs 30 teams

LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, achieved a historic milestone on November 19, 2019.

18 Nov 2024

Basketball

#ThisDayThatYear: A.C. Green ties NBA record with 906 straight games

On November 18, 1997, A.C. Green, playing for the Dallas Mavericks, tied the NBA record for consecutive games played at 906, a mark set by Randy Smith.

NBA: Top five players with most games played (regular season)

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99.

NBA: Sacramento Kings players with most points in a game

De'Aaron Fox made history with a 60-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a Sacramento Kings franchise record.

#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron surpasses Chamberlain for 5th on NBA scoring list

LeBron James achieved a historic milestone on November 15, 2018, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Top five NBA teams with the longest winning streaks

The Cleveland Cavaliers have launched the 2024/25 season with an unprecedented 13-0 start, igniting talk about historic winning streaks.

Victor Webanyama breaks NBA record with a career-high 50-point game

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs rookie, made headlines with a dazzling 50-point performance against the Washington Wizards, breaking multiple NBA records.

#ThisDayThatYear: Johnson, Bellamy make NBA history with 40 points each

On November 14, 1964, Gus Johnson and Walt Bellamy of the Baltimore Bullets made NBA history by becoming the first teammates to each score 40 or more points in the same game.

Presenting the top three must-watch NBA Cup group play games

The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup group play began Tuesday, with eight teams securing victories in their openers.

21 Apr 2024

Apple

LeBron James spotted with potential new Beats Pill speaker model

Basketball superstar LeBron James was recently seen carrying, what appears to be an unannounced model of the Beats Pill speaker.

08 Feb 2023

NBA

NBA: LeBron James becomes all-time leading scorer, overtakes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 

LeBron James has become the all-time leading scorer in NBA.

04 Jun 2021

NBA

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers eliminated in first round of playoffs

An incredible effort from Devin Booker helped the Phoenix Suns eliminate NBA defending champions Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of playoffs.

30 Nov 2020

NBA

Kobe Bryant's Basketball Hall of Fame induction shifted to May'21

Kobe Bryant, the late NBA legend, will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next May.

29 Jul 2020

NBA

NBA season restart: Everything you need to know

The NBA 2019-20 season is set to resume on July 30.

14 Jul 2020

NBA

Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus ahead of NBA season

NBA star Russell Westbrook, on Monday, revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus as the league is set to resume in Florida shortly.

04 Jun 2020

NBA

NBA expected to continue the season with 22 teams

The NBA's return amid the coronavirus pandemic is imminent, however, it could only be with 22 teams in the month of July.

18 Mar 2020

NBA

Coronavirus outbreak: Four Brooklyn Nets players including Durant test positive

NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.

11 Oct 2019

NBA

NBA: Ranking the top five players for the upcoming season

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is all set to grip the world in basketball fever again, as the upcoming 2019-20 season kicks in from October 22.

25 Sep 2019

NBA

NBA: A look at Los Angeles Lakers' all-time records

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has produced a number of champion teams over the years.

18 Sep 2019

NBA

Ranking the greatest NBA seasons of the legends

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league in the world.

27 Aug 2019

NBA

Five funny NBA moments

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league, not just in the USA, but globally.