L.A. Times - Lakers

Lakers ace defender Matisse Thybulle learning from savants Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Broderick Turner — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:53:01 GMT

Matisse Thybulle says practice is sure to be tougher than games when he gets pushed by offensive savants Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Bronny James continues to refine his skills and role with the Lakers

Broderick Turner — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 23:16:20 GMT

The third-year point guard has worked to be a better communicator, facilitator and defender this summer and at training camp.

Lakers select Derrin Horton to be new public-address announcer

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 22:06:20 GMT

The veteran sports broadcaster and former KTLA sports anchor replaces the late Lawrence Tanter, who retired late last season because of health issues.

Lakers' early defensive prowess impresses Austin Reaves, JJ Redick

Broderick Turner — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:28 GMT

The veteran guard was quick to mention new wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams along with second-year forward Adou Thiero. The coach points to team's depth.

'This is a meritocracy': Lakers open training camp with mandate of competition

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:22:41 GMT

Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation. The first practice proved that to be true.

Former Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:37:46 GMT

Former Laker J.R. Smith was arrested Tuesday in Texas on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member. No bond had been set, according to jail booking records.

Hot mic catches Sacramento Kings reporters calling Ben Simmons 'cringe' and Zach LaVine 'hella fine'

Steve Henson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:50:06 GMT

A livestream of the Sacramento Kings' media day caught reporters making personal remarks about guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine between interviews.

How a healthy and motivated Walker Kessler could transform the Lakers' defense

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Walker Kessler, the Lakers' big offseason acquisition, is out to prove he can be an elite rim protector and help unlock a more aggressive perimeter defense.

Swanson: Lakers paid Austin Reaves to be a star. Now they need him to prove his durability

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers

Broderick Turner — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:01:43 GMT

With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.

Five storylines to follow as Lakers open training camp this week

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Heading into training camp, the Lakers enter their Luka Doncic-led era with more than half of their roster being new. Here are some topics to keep an eye on.

Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

Steve Henson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:27:25 GMT

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg's previous best by 20 times.

Lakers' new era opens with a thanks for the LeBron James era

Broderick Turner — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:09:48 GMT

Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitude to James while acknowledging excitement about the future.

Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:27:32 GMT

Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.

Lakers ticket prices could rise substantially as Kushner, Iger look to cut out brokers

Bill Shaikin — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:13:57 GMT

The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets.

Lakers make two hires to front office, including assistant GM

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:06:44 GMT

Former Heat executive Eric Amsler will be an assistant general manager and Keith D'Amelio will focus on integrated performance systems.

Byron Scott's civil sexual assault trial on hold after former Lakers star files for bankruptcy

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:01:11 GMT

The attorney for the woman accusing Byron Scott of sexual assault says the former Laker's bankruptcy filing is a "pathetic and cowardly" attempt to dodge his civil trial.

Before Mark Walter's companies faced inquiries, he kept a low profile and built loyalty

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Mark Walter's companies are under investigation, fueling speculation he may sell the Dodgers. Those close to him says it's one of many wrong assumptions about Walter.

NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard following investigation

Steve Henson, Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:53:48 GMT

The NBA handed down sweeping penalties to the Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, team executives and star Kawhi Leonard following an investigation.

Youngest sons of Lakers owner Jerry Buss are now part of Padres ownership group

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:30:33 GMT

Joey and Jesse Buss, the two youngest of Lakers owner Jerry Buss' six children, have joined the San Diego Padres' new ownership group, which is led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

Jeanie Buss seeks court help keeping her family's share of the Lakers

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:26:19 GMT

Jeanie Buss is taking her five siblings to court in a battle to retain minority control over the Lakers after they voted to sell to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

Mark Walter's company TWG Global defends Dodgers financing and Lakers sale

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:04:52 GMT

In a statement Tuesday, TWG Global decried "multipronged attacks against TWG … by unnamed sources with self-serving interests."

Former Lakers star Byron Scott's sexual assault trial nears as Campbell Hall settles with accuser

Steve Henson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Campbell Hall has reached a confidential settlement with the woman who alleges former Lakers guard Byron Scott sexually assaulted her on campus in 1987. Scott's trial looms.

Mark Walter flipped the Lakers for a record price. Did Bob Iger and Josh Kushner overpay?

Steve Henson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Analysts are split on whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger overpaid for the Lakers when they agreed on a price of $12.5 billion for the iconic NBA team.

If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:56:56 GMT

Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team.

Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.

Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:23 GMT

While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team.

The Dodgers are Mark Walter's crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe?

Steve Henson, Jenny Jarvie, Bill Shaikin, Hailey Branson-Potts — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Questions remain over whether the blowback from Mark Walter's financial difficulties will hit the Dodgers.

Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:22:21 GMT

Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.

NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

Steve Henson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:13:31 GMT

An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses

Laurence Darmiento — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line.

Letters to Sports: Lakers sale to Iger and Kushner is talk of L.A.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, the WNBA, Dodgers and more.

Inside Lakers mega-deal: Mark Walter made a shocking decision. Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance

Steve Henson — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:12:30 GMT

The lightning-quick sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner comes as Mark Walter faces federal probes into allegedly conflicted insurance loans.

Lakers again have most nationally televised games on their schedule

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:55:47 GMT

The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.

Swanson: Bob Iger could be the Imagineer to lead the Lakers back to glory

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:34 GMT

The former chief executive of Disney knows as much as anyone about successfully stewarding an iconic brand.

New Lakers co-owner Joshua Kushner is a lifelong Democrat with deep interest in sports

Laurence Darmiento — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:01:09 GMT

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has tried to forge his own legacy that includes sports investments.

Lakers begin NBA Cup play at Warriors on Oct. 30

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:06:29 GMT

The in-season tournament feature six groups of five teams. The Lakers and Warriors are grouped with the Trail Blazers, Kings and Spurs.

Buying the Lakers cements Bob Iger's longtime dream of owning major sports franchises

Steve Henson, Meg James — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:10:56 GMT

Throughout his storied career as a media executive, Bob Iger has made repeated attempts to own a major sports franchise.

Sources: Mark Walter has no plans to sell Dodgers after unloading Lakers

Bill Shaikin, Maddie Lee — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:24:35 GMT

Mark Walter's stunning sale of the Lakers immediately raised questions whether he would sell other teams, but sources say he is keeping the Dodgers.

Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner to buy Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion valuation

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Broderick Turner, Bill Shaikin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:02:03 GMT

Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger were eyeing an NBA expansion team bid in Las Vegas but pivoted to buying the Lakers from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team last year.

LeBron James set to return to L.A. on Christmas Day for Lakers-76ers matchup

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:50:14 GMT

LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, will be making his return to Los Angeles on Dec. 25 when the Lakers host Philadelphia at Crypto.com Arena.

'Mutual agreement': Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée asks L.A. court to withdraw child support request

Steve Henson — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:42:03 GMT

Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has asked a court to dismiss her L.A. child support petition, signaling a desire to settle their custody dispute amicably.

Teen obtained UCLA jersey worn by Kareem in trade for his radio. Decades later, he's set to make a fortune

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:23:01 GMT

A UCLA jersey worn by Lew Alcindor, now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in the 1968 NCAA championship game is set to sell for more than $1 million at auction.

Swanson: Who cares about LeBron's move to the 76ers? Lakers have gotten better without him

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

LeBron James leaving the Lakers has left some fans worried about the roster, but the addition of Walker Kessler should dispel those concerns.

LeBron James chooses the Philadelphia 76ers, will sign a two-year, $8-million deal

Steve Henson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:43:47 GMT

After almost a month of weighing his options, LeBron James announced on X that he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers to play in his record 24th NBA season and pursue a fifth title.

Teen paid $3 for Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket at thrift store. It sold for almost $90,000 at auction

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:01:00 GMT

A Portland teenager paid $3.07 at Goodwill for a Wilt Chamberlain Lakers warmup jacket that sold for nearly $90,000 at auction. It is believed the NBA legend wore the garment during the 1972 Finals.

Swanson: LeBron James is taking his time team-hunting, but why are the Warriors an option?

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The all-time great has every right to take his time in deciding on what NBA team to join, but if he wants to play for a contender, it's not Golden State.

Lakers release preseason schedule; opener is Oct. 5

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:11:21 GMT

Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal as roster overhaul continues

Broderick Turner — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:39:48 GMT

Matisse Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA's all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career.

'Athlete of the century' LeBron James pays tribute to USC staff members who saved Bronny three years ago

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:55 GMT

Speaking at the Time 100 Sports gala, LeBron James expresses gratitude to USC staff members who saved Bronny after 2023 cardiac arrest and encourages others to be prepared for such emergencies.

Life after LeBron: Austin Reaves embracing new role on new-look Lakers roster

Broderick Turner — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:45:51 GMT

Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he still is processing LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers, but is happy with the offseason moves the team has made.

Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to one-year, $3-million deal to bolster their depth

Broderick Turner — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:22 GMT

The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in a depth-bolstering move.

Lakers' Arthur Kaluma erupts for 34 points in breakout Summer League performance

Broderick Turner — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:30:05 GMT

Arthur Kaluma shows his potential for the Lakers, scoring 34 points in a 91-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer League play.

Adou Thiero shows progress while leading Lakers to Vegas Summer League win over Thunder

Broderick Turner — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:49:25 GMT

Adou Thiero bounced back from a wrist injury, scoring 20 points during the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.