After making it all the way to the 1998 Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers were embarrassingly swept in the 1999 Western Conference Semifinals. The 1998-99 season was a tumultuous one for the Purple & Gold, as they went through three head coaching changes that ultimately disrupted their momentum and chemistry.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was reportedly unaware that Damon Jones shared info on his playing status to gamblers in 2023.

LeBron James has been accused of fake and "immature" behavior in a team meeting by a former Los Angeles Lakers player. The 40-year-old NBA star, who is gearing up for his record-setting 23rd NBA regular season,

The last NBA tip-off doubleheader with a larger average audience came in Oct. 2010, helped by the Heat's 88–80 loss to the Celtics in the first game of the "Big Three" era. These figures come with the caveat that Nielsen has overhauled its data gathering processes this year.

A s LeBron James was dragged into the latest NBA gambling scandal, the Los Angeles Lakers issued a statement. This comes after the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups,

Lakers are reportedly one of four NBA teams caught up in an illegal sports betting investigation, raising major league concerns.

The NBA chose to return to NBC partially because the broadcast network's reach exceeded the world of cable television. Its first night appears to have been a success in that respect. Tuesday's "NBA Tip-Off" doubleheader averaged 5.

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in illegal betting schemes linked to the Mafia.