Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year.

• Sep 9

Lakers hire Pelicans exec Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM in latest move to bolster their front office

The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their assistant general manager of strategy and data systems.

• May 26

Los Angeles Sparks to honor Lisa Leslie with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Sparks are honoring Hall of Fame player Lisa Leslie with a statue outside of Crypto.

• May 14

LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played in Lakers' win over Magic

LeBron James broke the NBA record for games played in the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, passing Robert Parish with 1,612 career games.

• Mar 21

Lakers unveil statue of Pat Riley, the coaching mastermind of their 1980s Showtime era

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a statue of Pat Riley outside their downtown arena to honor the head coach who masterminded their Showtime championship era.

• Feb 22

Longtime Dodgers executive Lon Rosen becomes Lakers' president of business operations

Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers' front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.

• Feb 19

Miami's Keshad Johnson wins Dunk Contest; Damian Lillard wins third 3-Point Contest

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat has won the NBA Slam Dunk contest, Damian Lillard won his third career 3-Point Contest and Team Knicks won the first Shooting Stars event since 2015 on All-Star Saturday in Inglewood.

• Feb 14

Magic Johnson discusses the Dodgers World Series Win

Lakers legend and part owner of the Dodgers Magic Johnson talks to CBS LA's Darren Haynes about the team's back-to-back World Series win.

• Nov 1, 2025

Full Magic Johnson interview with Pat Harvey, Lakers Legend visits Eaton Fire victims in Pasadena

KCAL News anchor Pat Harvey sits down with NBA Hall-of-Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson to discuss his efforts to help Los Angeles fire victims, words of encouragement to those struggling, and his time with families at a carnival-style event at the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena.

• Apr 14, 2025

NFL owners approve $6 billion sale of Washington Commanders

NFL owners have unanimously approved the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

• Jul 20, 2023

Man pulled out of Magic Johnson Park Lake, rushed to hospital

The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

• Jul 17, 2023

HBO defends 'Winning Time' after scathing criticism from Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Both West and Abdul-Jabbar ripped their portrayals on the show, which chronicles the early 1980s Showtime Lakers following the purchase of the franchise by Jerry Buss and the drafting of Magic Johnson.

• Apr 26, 2022

Lakers legends Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rip portrayals on 'Winning Time'

"Winning Time" chronicles the early 1980s Showtime Lakers following the purchase of the franchise by Jerry Buss and the drafting of Magic Johnson.

• Apr 20, 2022