Lakers prospect named Kobe put on 'scoring masterclass' with 42 points in a G League game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers ' G League team, the South Bay Lakers, needed this kind of performance now more than ever.

Lakers center Deandre Ayton was confused by head coach JJ Redick's praise about his defensive outing against the 76ers.

Lakers star LeBron James fired back at a 76ers hecklers who poked fun at his receding hairline during the team's win on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart remains day-to-day, hopeful for a return against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

Lakers get bad news about potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade from NBA insider originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers turned the NBA upside down after they traded for Luka Doncic in February.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James roasted a courtside fan heckling him about his balding on Sunday in Philadelphia.

Pau Gasol was already a star during his first six seasons in the NBA, all of which he spent with the Memphis Grizzlies. But when he was traded to the Lakers midway through the 2007-08 season, his seventh in the league, his status rose significantly.

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