Lakers Will Debate Overhaul After Playoff Exit
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol spent the final minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers' final game arguing in Oklahoma City, disagreeing on the best way to run a pick-and-roll play.
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Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol spent the final minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers' final game arguing in Oklahoma City, disagreeing on the best way to run a pick-and-roll play.
Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-90 to eliminate the Lakers in five games.
After chasing championships for so many years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher now finds himself standing squarely in their way.
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 on Saturday night.
A perfect storm of sports is headed to Los Angeles. And there could be as much competition for downtown traffic lanes and parking spots as there is inside Staples Center.
Kobe Bryant didn't miss on 18 free throws and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Friday night, cutting the Thunder's second-round series lead to 2-1.
Lakers forward Pau Gasol has won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for his extensive charity work as a UNICEF ambassador.
Lakers guard Steve Blake and his wife have been attacked online since he missed a possible game-winning 3-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal.
If the Los Angeles Lakers can just shake the memory of the disastrous final two minutes of Game 2, they'll find plenty of reasons in the first 46 minutes to be encouraged about their chances this weekend against Oklahoma City.
If the Los Angeles Lakers can just shake the memory of the disastrous final two minutes of Game 2, they'll find plenty of reasons in the first 46 minutes to be encouraged about their chances this weekend against Oklahoma City.
Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
Kendrick Perkins will start Game 2 tonight after aggravating his right hip strain on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum have each been fined for separate violations.
For a megastar on a tradition-rich franchise with 16 NBA championships, Kobe Bryant has no problem admitting how the Los Angeles Lakers' shortcomings have popped up repeatedly this season.
Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't take charges, and he's got a reason for it.
The U.S. Soccer House is one of many places across Los Angeles County hosting World Cup watch parties for the Team USA-Australia showdown on Friday.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list.
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Karl-Anthony Towns will "be beloved forever," Magic Johnson said in a surprise congratulatory message on "CBS Mornings" after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
A shelter-in-place order for parts of Boyle Heights remained in place on Friday, nearly two days after Los Angeles firefighters began battling a blaze at a cold storage facility.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
The U.S. Soccer House is one of many places across Los Angeles County hosting World Cup watch parties for the Team USA-Australia showdown on Friday.
The deaths of San Francisco arts patrons Judith and Wylie Sheldon are under investigation. Judith was the daughter of Oscar-winning director William Wyler.
Activists have planned a candlelight vigil outside the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters on Friday night to demand justice after a Canoga Park family's dog was fatally shot by police while they were celebrating the New York Knicks' NBA Championship.
The U.S. Soccer House is one of many places across Los Angeles County hosting World Cup watch parties for the Team USA-Australia showdown on Friday.
Activists have planned a candlelight vigil outside the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters on Friday night to demand justice after a Canoga Park family's dog was fatally shot by police while they were celebrating the New York Knicks' NBA Championship.
Police said that the 34-year-old suspect would use counterfeit money to purchase collectibles from unknowing victims.
A shelter-in-place order for parts of Boyle Heights remained in place on Friday, nearly two days after Los Angeles firefighters began battling a blaze at a cold storage facility.
Mexico fans in Los Angeles took to the streets to celebrate their World Cup win against South Korea on Friday.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
The U.S. Soccer House is one of many places across Los Angeles County hosting World Cup watch parties for the Team USA-Australia showdown on Friday.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list.
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Ashley Cunningham, the founder of Bad Ash Bakes, joins the studio to showcase some of the delicious treats she's offering for Juneteenth celebrations.
Rick Montanez reports from The U.S. Soccer House in Venice, where dozens of fans are expected to flock for the highly anticipated showdown between Team USA and Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dr. Marquita Gammage, a professor of Africana studies at Cal State University, Northridge, joins Sheba Turk in the studio to discuss the importance of Juneteenth, what the holiday stands for and the ongoing pursuit of equality in the U.S.
Dr. Resa Caivano with Kaiser Permanente Inglewood Sickle Cell Center of Excellence and Donte Cofield, a patient receiving gene therapy, join the studio to raise awareness and highlight the advances in treatment for sickle cell anemia.
After the massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility and the chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove, Southern Californians are worried about the air quality in the area filled with industrial facilities. Dr. Afif El-Hasan with the American Lung Association joins the studio to discuss steps that residents can take to reduce their risk.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
