Los Angeles Lakers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/los-angeles-lakers/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:23:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Los Angeles Lakers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/los-angeles-lakers/ 32 32 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-NBA Player Dwight Howard Dismissed https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/sexual-assault-lawsuit-against-ex-nba-player-dwight-howard-dismissed/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:23:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337257 A civil lawsuit against former NBA player Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dropped, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN. The dismissal came Monday in Gwinnett County Court in Georgia and was filed by Stephen Harper, who initially filed the lawsuit against Howard in July 2023. In Monday’s filing, Harper […]

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]]> LeBron James Needs 1,364 Points to Reach 50K Career Points https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lebron-james-needs-1364-points-to-reach-50k-career-points/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:10:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337128 Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is 1,364 points shy of reaching 50,000 total career points. This includes both the regular season and the playoffs across his 21-year career. Through 1,492 career NBA regular-season games (1,490 starts), James has amassed 40,474 points. In 54 postseason games, the four-time MVP has also totaled 8,162 points, bringing […]

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]]> Lakers to Retire Michael Cooper’s No. 21 on Jan. 13 Against Spurs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-to-retire-michael-coopers-no-21-on-jan-13-against-spurs/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:53:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337106 The Los Angeles Lakers will be honoring Michael Cooper during the 2024-25 NBA season. The Lakers announced Thursday that the team will be retiring Cooper’s No. 21 jersey on Jan. 13, 2025, against the San Antonio Spurs. Cooper, 68, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2024. As a […]

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]]> NBA Announces Group Play Schedule For Emirates NBA Cup 2024 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-announces-group-play-schedule-for-emirates-nba-cup-2024/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:06:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=336848 The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedule for group play of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024. The complete game schedule and national broadcast schedule for the 2024-25 regular season will be unveiled on Thursday, Aug. 15. Group play games will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 through Dec. […]

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]]> Lakers Unveil New Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna Statue Outside of Crypto.com Arena https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-unveil-new-kobe-bryant-daughter-gianna-statue-outside-of-crypto-com-arena/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:43:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=317501 The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue depicting Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant during a private tented ceremony Friday outside of Crypto.com Arena. The statue is the second of three planned monuments to the NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend. Kobe and Gigi died in a helicopter crash along seven others in […]

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]]> Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center Locker Sells For Record $2.9M At Auction https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kobe-bryants-staples-center-locker-sells-for-record-2-9m-at-auction/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:55:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=317496 The Los Angeles Lakers home locker that NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant used at Staples Center from 2003-04 to his final season in 2015-16 has sold for a record-setting $2.9 million, the auction house that brokered the sale said Friday. According to Sotheby’s, it’s the most valuable sports locker to ever sell at auction. […]

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]]> Bronny James Featured In New NBA 2K25 Trailer, Throws Alley-Oop To LeBron https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bronny-james-featured-in-new-nba-2k25-trailer-throws-alley-oop-to-lebron/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:39:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=316486 Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 55th overall pick from this year’s NBA draft and the eldest son of LeBron James, was featured in the new NBA 2K25 trailer. Bronny, LeBron James will become the first father-son duo in NBA history in the 2024-25 season In July, Bronny signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with […]

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]]> Kobe, Gianna Bryant Statue to Be Unveiled By Lakers in Private Ceremony https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kobe-gianna-bryant-statue-to-be-unveiled-by-lakers-in-private-ceremony/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:14:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=316195 A statue depicting Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant will be unveiled in a private tented ceremony Friday outside of Crypto.com Arena, a source from the Los Angeles Lakers informed ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue depicting Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant on Friday The statue is the second […]

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]]> Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-jj-redick/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:22:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312377 User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After retiring from the NBA in 2021, JJ Redick transformed himself into one of the best sports media personalities on the planet (even creating a podcast with LeBron James). But it seems like there was an itch that still needed scratching, as Redick […]

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]]> Lakers, J.J. Redick Agree to Four-Year Deal to Become Next Head Coach https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-j-j-redick-agree-to-four-year-deal-to-become-next-head-coach/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:10:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312237 The Los Angeles Lakers have officially found their next head coach. They have reportedly agreed to terms with former NBA player and analyst, J.J. Redick. The deal is for four years and $32 million. Redick will make about eight million per year according to The Athletic. One major concern is that the former shooting guard […]

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]]> Lauri Markkanen a “Dream Target,” For Lakers According to NBA GM https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lauri-markkanen-a-dream-target-for-lakers-according-to-nba-gm/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:31:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311970 The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly always in the market for a big-name star. It does not matter if they are the defending champions, or a lottery team the season before, there will always be speculation of an All-Star joining them in the offseason. This offseason is no different as many peers have linked names […]

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]]> Lakers Fire Coach Darvin Ham After 2 Seasons, First-Round Exit https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-fire-coach-darvin-ham-after-two-seasons-first-round-exit/ Fri, 03 May 2024 19:40:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311032 The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday, following the team’s first-round series loss to the Denver Nuggets. Ham was 90-74 (.549) with a Western Conference finals berth, two play-in victories, and an in-season title. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka informed Ham of the decision in a phone call a short time ago, […]

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]]> No LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in 2nd Round For 1st Time Since 2005 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/no-lebron-james-kevin-durant-or-stephen-curry-in-2nd-round-for-1st-time-since-2005/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:52:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310873 The NBA playoffs will not see LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. James and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in five games by the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. This came after Durant and the Phoenix Suns were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

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]]> How The Lakers Turned Themselves Into An Elite Offense https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/los-angeles-lakers-elite-offense-nba-analysis-lebron-james/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:30:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310072 Key Highlights Since making Rui Hachimura a full-time starter on Feb. 3, the Los Angeles Lakers are 20-10 with the NBA’s third-ranked offense Over that span, Hachimura is averaging 16.2 points on 65.9 percent true shooting (.574/.444/.698 split) When Hachimura shares the floor with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Los Angeles has a plus-6.5 net […]

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]]> Bronny James Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Enters NCAA Transfer Portal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bronny-james-declares-for-2024-nba-draft-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:30:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309658 USC freshman guard Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Friday on Instagram. James was sidelined for five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July due to a congenital […]

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]]> Jerry West Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for Record Third Time https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jerry-west-elected-to-naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame-for-record-third-time/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:47:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309499 Jerry West will be entering the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a record third time, and his latest NBA election is for his work as a contributor to the game, according to sources. West, 85, is the only individual to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in three distinct roles. The […]

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]]> Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Records 103.6% Effective FG Percentage, 6th Highest in NBA History https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-rui-hachimura-records-103-6-effective-fg-percentage-6th-highest-in-nba-history/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:58:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308819 Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura posted an effective field goal percentage of 103.6%, the sixth highest in NBA history in a 30-point, 10-rebound game, in Wednesday night’s 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Hachimura, 26, ended his outing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 35 minutes of action. He […]

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]]> D’Angelo Russell breaks Nick Van Excel’s Lakers single-season 3-pointers record https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/dangelo-russell-breaks-nick-van-excels-lakers-single-season-record-for-3-pointers-made/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:05:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308382 D’Angelo Russell set the Los Angeles Lakers’ single-season record for most 3-pointers made, passing Nick Van Excel to make franchise history, in Friday night’s 101-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell now leads the Lakers franchise with 187 made 3-pointers. Van Excel is second with 183 3s made in the 1994-95 season, followed by Kobe […]

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]]> Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot) Could Return Before NBA Playoffs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-jarred-vanderbilt-foot-could-return-before-the-regular-season-ends/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:40:01 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308379 Los Angeles Lakers center Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a right foot injury during the first half of the team’s 114-105 win over the Boston Celtics on Feb. 1. It was initially reported that Vanderbilt would undergo a season-ending procedure. However, X-rays taken at TD Garden came back negative. According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The […]

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]]> Lakers’ Christian Wood to undergo knee procedure, out several more weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-christian-wood-to-undergo-knee-procedure-out-several-more-weeks/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:55:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307961 Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for several more weeks, according to reports. Wood has missed the Lakers’ last 13 games after experiencing swelling in the knee during the All-Star break. The eight-year veteran has missed 19 games overall this […]

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]]> LeBron James, JJ Redick Partner for New ‘Mind the Game’ Basketball Podcast https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lebron-james-jj-redick-partner-for-new-mind-the-game-basketball-podcast/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:16:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307871 Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick are launching a podcast show titled “Mind the Game” to discuss basketball, according to James’ business partner, Maverick Carter. The first episode will debut Tuesday and is scheduled to air weekly, running 45 minutes to an hour per episode. It will be available […]

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]]> Lakers to Fix Misspellings Engraved in Kobe Bryant’s Statue https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-to-fix-misspellings-engraved-in-kobe-bryants-statue/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:50:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306974 The Los Angeles Lakers are working to fix several typos that were engraved in Kobe Bryant’s statue, which was unveiled just last month at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena before a home game versus the Denver Nuggets. German NBA journalist André “Dré” Voigt posted photos to X showing the misspellings of two players’ names […]

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]]> Lakers can offer LeBron James a no-trade clause in his next contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-can-offer-lebron-james-a-no-trade-clause-in-his-next-contract/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:02:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306294 Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has until June 29 to decide to either exercise his $51.41 million player option for the 2024-25 season or become a free agent, and one way the Lakers can retain James is by including a no-trade clause in his next contract. Even then, players can waive a no-trade clause. […]

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]]> Lil Wayne Says He Was ‘Treated Like S—t’ At Crypto.com Arena During Lakers Game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lil-wayne-says-he-was-treated-like-s-t-at-crypto-com-arena-at-lakers-game/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:28:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305756 Lil Wayne, the Grammy Award-winning rap artist, had a nightmare experience at Crypto.com Arena’s courtside on Thursday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-131 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Roughly 90 minutes after tip off, Weezy vented his frustrations on X to criticize the Purple and Gold. “Wow! Got treated like s—t at the […]

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]]> LeBron James has 668 career 30-point games, 2nd most in NBA history https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lebron-james-has-668-career-30-point-games-2nd-most-in-nba-history/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:31:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305595 Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has recorded 668 30-point games across his 21-year playing career, the second most in NBA history, according to the Basketball-Reference database. This includes both playoff and regular-season games. Only Michael Jordan (671) retired with more 30-point games. Jordan accomplished this feat in just 15 seasons. James leads Wilt Chamberlain […]

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