Predicting Lakers final seed in 2026 NBA Playoffs
Digest more
LeBron James to miss Lakers game against Thunder
Digest more
A new Lakers trade idea involving Austin Reaves and a lob partner for Luka Doncic could reshape the roster in a surprising way.
Sporting News on MSN
Lakers playoff standings: Updated scenarios, schedule for LA in 2026 NBA bracket
Here is more on the Lakers' updated scenarios and schedule for the 2026 NBA playoff bracket.
Known by his nickname “Coop,” the alumnus of Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College played on all five of the Lakers 1980s championship teams.
With four days remaining in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, 10 of the 12 traditional playoff spots have been clinched and all four play-in teams in the Western Conference are set.
NBC Los Angeles on MSN
Lakers legend Michael Cooper to become Cal State LA men's basketball team coach
Cal State Los Angeles was set to welcome Lakers “Showtime” legend Michael Cooper as its new men’s basketball team head coach Wednesday. The announcement was expected to take place during a news conference at 12:30 p.
The NCAA champion Bruins women's basketball team was honored during the Lakers' game versus the Thunder on Tuesday.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team defeated South Carolina to win the national championship and make history on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Lakers fans are hoping against hope that Doncic can make a miraculous return for the playoffs after suffering a hamstring injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Denver Nuggets recently supplanted the Lakers as the third seed in the West, and LA will have to hold on to avoid dropping out of fourth.