The Lakers paid an emotional tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant in their first game since the pair's tragic deaths. Also, the final vote in President Trump's impeachment trial is now set after the Senate blocked any new witnesses from testifying. Your world in…

A darkened Staples Center was pierced by shouts of “Kobe! Kobe!” on Friday night as cellist Ben Hong accompanied a self-narrated video tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with an instrumental “Hallelujah.”

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James delivered an emotional speech honoring his "brother" Kobe Bryant prior to the first Lakers game since the NBA great, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

LeBron James leads tributes to Kobe Bryant at the LA Lakers' first game since he died in a helicopter crash.

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game on Friday since Bryant's death, taking on the Portland Trailblazers

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game on Friday since Bryant's death, taking on the Portland Trailblazers

Damian Lillard nearly had his second straight triple-double Friday night but acknowledged the Blazers' victory over the Lakers didn't feel like a win as the teams mourned Kobe Bryant.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above.LeBron James' heartfelt...

After a moment of silence, LeBron James pocketed his pre-written speech and told the crowd, "I would be selling ya'll short if I read off this sh** so I'm coming straight from the heart."

The Los Angeles Lakers will make an emotional return to the Staples Center Friday night in their first game since Kobe Bryant's death. Fans will find t-shirts on every seat, each bearing one of the two numbers he wore.

“We’ve been through our ups and been through our downs. I think the most important part is that we all stayed together throughout," the Lakers tweeted.

LOS ANGELES — What now? As an organization, the Los Angeles Lakers are reeling after the death of Kobe Bryant , his daughter Gigi and seven other victims in Sunday's helicopter crash that stunned the world...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James wiped his eyes as the national anthem ended. Wearing Kobe Bryant's No. 24 jersey, James wrapped teammate Anthony Davis, in a No. 8 jersey, in an embrace.The...

The current silhouette belongs to LA Lakers legend Jerry West.

LOS ANGELES — Has the panic subsided surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers? Will Darren Collison fill the hole competing executives see in the team's roster? After losing just three games through Dec...

LeBron James re-aggravated a groin injury on Christmas, making it imperative the Lakers shut him down until he's completely healthy.

LeBron James' collision with Patrick Beverley in the first quarter of the Lakers' loss to the Clippers caused the Lakers star to aggravate a nagging groin injury and set him back to where he was five days ago, he said.

The Bucks thoroughly outplayed the Lakers in a potential Finals preview, but there are still silver linings to be gleaned for Los Angeles.

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 to win the battle of the NBA's two best teams.

After the Lakers lost Thursday's game to the Bucks, their second straight defeat, players set a goal not to lose consecutive games again.

We took a look back at the most controversial sports stories of 2019. These stories ranged from on-field fights, off-the-field conflicts, to the politics surrounding sports. Take a look back at the stories that dominated the sports world this year below. Visi…

As the 2019-20 NBA season reaches the quarter pole, the title chase still feels relatively wide-open. But the qualifying adverb there comes courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers...

Although the Los Angeles Lakers are not-so-patiently holding out for Andre Iguodala , each passing report diminishes the hopes of adding the former NBA Finals MVP...

New Orleans Pelicans fans booed Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis upon his return to the city where he spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career...

It's Thanksgiving week in America, and the Los Angeles Lakers have plenty for which to be thankful. Their gamble on the Anthony Davis and LeBron James partnership appears to be ...

RT @Lakers: Runnin’ it back. https://t.co/0tpsnREkLf

RT @Lakers: Runnin’ it back. https://t.co/0tpsnREkLf

RT @SDNiner49: Lakers twitter going crazy tonight…? https://t.co/uVFCTHv1gA

RT @DrakeDirect_: alone isn’t lonely to me it’s becoming my idea of world peace (in my world at least) with that being honestly said i stil…

RT @b0y1da_: Lakers Guru: I’m in a loving relationship. Guru’s Wife: https://t.co/q2FHyFVW6a

RT @josh2saint: This is the most excited I’ve been about a Lakers season since 2020-21. I’m really hyped

RT @CFCJahhhh: @warriors Ship him to Lakers

RT @KeithSmithNBA: Maxwell Lewis signed with the Los Angeles Lakers via the Second Round Pick Exception, a league source told @spotrac. Fir…

RT @krystenpeek: The Lakers picking up Max Lewis with the 40th pick this year might end up being the steal of the draft. Great length at 6-…

RT @blxssinterlxde: LakersGuru wife asking him to pick the kids up from school & he busy arguing about the Lakers’ MLE & vet mins

RT @LegionHoops: NBA executive believes Lakers could give AD a contract extension. More on @FadeawayWorld’s latest: https://t.co/EYhiLCTsVu

Lakers need Biyombo. C. Wood is overpay for a talent we don’t need. Lakers will score easily between Davis, Bron, DLo, AR, and the other players. We needed true depth at big, Wood isn’t a true big. Don’t overcomplicate this, there is only one ball, we don’t need another scorer.

RT @Lakers: Five years ago today, LeBron became a Laker. https://t.co/QbUSCNehs4

RT @LakerNationTony: Maxwell Lewis signed with the Los Angeles Lakers via the Second Round Pick Exception, a league source told @spotrac. F…

RT @AnthonyIrwinLA: The Lakers finding a market inefficiency in undrafted American white guys is never not gonna be funny to me

Colin Castleton plays a very similar game style as Brook Lopez. - Rim Protector -Soft touch around basket -Ability to knock down catch and shoot threes The Lakers should definitely give him an early chance in the rotation and evaluate if he can be effective. If he can do any… https://t.co/JmbdhO6Bym

RT @frankmikesmith: In honor of NBA Free Agency coming to a close…here’s the 10 worst contracts since 2000: 1. John Wall - Wizards (2019)…

RT @NBA: @Lakers @BrooklynNets @HoustonRockets @WashWizards @trailblazers Tyrese Martin leads the way as the @ATLHawks get the win! #NBA2KS…

RT @BronGotGame: Sources tell me Lakers sign a Center tomorrow, buckle up folks

RT @jovanbuha: Gabe Vincent says he chose the Lakers because he wanted to join a contending team and compete for championships. The Modesto…

RT @theMcSwag: In the HISTORY of the NBA, only 3x has a franchise stacked 50+ wins in consecutive seasons for more than a decade: 1- Spurs…

RT @LakersNation: HIGHLIGHTS: Colin Castleton and D'Moi Hodge led the way in the Lakers' blowout win over the Hornets, https://t.co/lw2VRqL…

The good news just keeps coming. What a weekend, and it’s already made for a great Monday. I’m hyped! Let’s go Lakers!!!

Lakers are $163,355,687 according to SportsTrac $8,990,313 under hard cap. Can Rob find a way to get 3rd Center? Lost Beasley and Bamba no S&T. Charlotte 4 Centers. Mark Williams, Kai Jones, Nick Richards and James Nnaji. Kai and Nick both make $5m~ and wont really play. https://t.co/sf8vJmAAZQ

HIGHLIGHTS: Colin Castleton and D'Moi Hodge led the way in the Lakers' blowout win over the Hornets, https://t.co/lw2VRqLD2O https://t.co/3NZgl3lkix

Lakers News: LA Hall Of Famer Makes Historic Comp For Spurs Rookie Victor Wembanyama https://t.co/ziYmf6zpxy

RT @LakersNation: Here's what Thomas Bryant said when he was asked if he could've made a difference in the Western Conference Finals if he…

RT @Lakers: Five years ago today, LeBron became a Laker. https://t.co/QbUSCNehs4

Rob Pelinka Says Lakers Are Still Looking For A Center https://t.co/rdPXiuDl8q via @YouTube

RT @Klutch_23: According to Jovan, the Lakers are targeting Biyambo or Wood for their final roster spot.

RT @Lakers: Throw it up for Fudge https://t.co/vlS1VI8IGh

RT @TheNBACentral: The Lakers are interested in Christian Wood, per @jovanbuha https://t.co/PDMbpI2Hw1

RT @Lakers: Five years ago today, LeBron became a Laker. https://t.co/QbUSCNehs4

RT @TheNBACentral: The Lakers are interested in Christian Wood, per @jovanbuha https://t.co/PDMbpI2Hw1

RT @TheNBACentral: The Lakers are interested in Christian Wood, per @jovanbuha https://t.co/PDMbpI2Hw1

RT @League_Him: LA Lakers No. 40 overall pick Max Lewis showing promise in Summer League! The fluid 6-foot-7 wing capitalized in his 20 MIN…

RT @krystenpeek: The Lakers picking up Max Lewis with the 40th pick this year might end up being the steal of the draft. Great length at 6-…

RT @League_Him: LA Lakers No. 40 overall pick Max Lewis showing promise in Summer League! The fluid 6-foot-7 wing capitalized in his 20 MIN…

Lakers: LeBron James, Anthony Davis' foot injuries get crucial Rob Pelinka update https://t.co/DDFurYP8DD

RT @dailygojou: GOJO PLEASE THE LAKERS NEED YOU https://t.co/ybKuga4aw6