The Los Angeles Lakers went into Minnesota and took a 20 point second half lead over the Timberwolves, but needed a buzzer beater to hold on to the win.

The Lakers and the Nuggets had some intense playoff battles this decade. First, the Lakers beat them in the bubble on their way to their NBA championship. Then the Nuggets beat them in back-to-back seasons, including in 2023 when they won it all.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been keeping a notably quiet profile this offseason. The choice has fueled heavy speculation about his long-term future in the NBA. Questions surrounding his long-term future with the Lakers remain unsettled ...

Luka Doncic made his debut in Los Angeles and he had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in his first game as a Laker as LA eased past the Utah Jazz.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

The Los Angeles Lakers just got better on Monday thanks to the surprising availability of a talented 21-year old scorer in the free agent pool. They reached agreement on a two-way contract with Nick Smith Jr., according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Smith isn ...

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Play-by-play action for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA game from October 31, 2025 on ESPN.