Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers were absolutely dominant during his years with the franchise. He won five championships during his time with the team and played with a lot of great teammates. While his tenure with the Lakers was pure basketball entertainment, a situation almost occurred that would have made the team even more entertaining.

The New York Knicks shook the NBA world in 2011 by trading for then-Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony ahead of that February's trade deadline. However, Anthony revealed that an even bigger trade nearly occurred around that time,

Carmelo Anthony recalls 2011 trade that nearly sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Mookie Betts, the Dodgers, the Rams and much more.

Adding serviceable depth pieces next to LeBron James and Luka Dončić has been the name of the game for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The storied franchise successfully brought in two impactful role players in 2022 Defensive Player of the Year winner,

LeBron James set to face Stephen Curry in season opener before meeting Kevin Durant in sixth career Christmas Day matchup.

The post Lakers-Rockets, Warriors-Mavs highlight NBA Christmas schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints. The 2025 NBA Christmas Day schedule promises a blockbuster five-game slate, featuring thrilling rivalries and formidable teams from both conferences, courtesy of ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

A loaded five-game Christmas Day slate reportedly awaits NBA fans this year, per a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry will duel in the second game of an opening-night, nationally televised doubleheader on Oct. 21.

However, if he does, he'll be part of a marquee Opening Night matchup against a Western Conference foe. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Warriors are set to kick off the 2025-26 campaign at the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the two matchups highlighted on opening night. Up first will be the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder against the Houston Rockets. This will give the Thunder a national stage to celebrate their championship victory from this past season.