The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they ...

The NBA’s latest update marks a turning point for the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise builds toward its next era.

From Jerry West and Elgin Baylor in the 1960s all the way to LeBron James and Luka Doncic today, every era of NBA history has ...

The Golden State Warriors may have set the record for wins in a season and are two games away from capturing a second straight NBA championship, but don't tell Magic Johnson they could beat his ...

One thing that former NBA players enjoy doing is speculating about how a team from today's era would fare against another from past decades. It's always an intriguing thought exercise, especially when ...

NPR's A Martinez speaks with author Shea Serrano about his new book, "Expensive Basketball," an examination of some of the game's most iconic players and moments.

Byron Scott reflected on just how loaded the Showtime Lakers roster was. He listed all the Hall of Fame names he shared the floor with — Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and more.

Because of having an alter ego, Johnson became a multifaceted figure who had his fingers in every pie. By doing so, Magic ...

The LA Lakers will begin their 2025-26 season against the Golden State Warriors at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, one of ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had an extraordinary NBA career, starting in 1969 and finishing in 1989. People tend to remember him now ...

LOS ANGELES -- Byron Scott will not return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, the team announced late Sunday. Scott coached the Lakers for the two worst seasons in the 16-time NBA champion ...

While many kids grow up dreaming of one day playing in the NBA, Klay Thompson lived that reality from an early age. As the son of former first overall pick Mychal Thompson, he grew up immersed in the ...