The Wizards traded for Smart last season, and he, by all accounts, provided a positive example to the team’s younger players.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bill Plaschke's latest column on the greatness of Clayton Kershaw, LeBron James and the Lakers.

He has a new caddie after splitting with childhood friend Joe Greiner, and he recently opened up about the cesspool that ...

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bill Plaschke's latest column on the greatness of Clayton Kershaw, LeBron James and the Lakers.

Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in ...

A Kentucky graduate assistant is making the move to the next level to join the Los Angeles Lakers organization. Austin Pope, ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have added to their frontcourt depth by signing two players, including a member of last year's team ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is heading into his second season in the league. James discussed his mindset heading into the summer league and how it differs from last year.

Kobe Bryant gave his verdict on the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history, and left out his old NBA title-winning ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a new jersey set for the 2025-26 season, which will be highlighting the purple in “Purple and Gold.” The team, fresh off the blockbuster announcement about ...

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Donte DiVincenzo are two players the Los Angeles Lakers were targeting in trade talks.

The Los Angeles Lakers reveal their Statement Edition jerseys that will be worn this upcoming season.