In the wake of a disappointing season, Jake LaRavia has changed the way he approaches games this season.

The center and guard have lingering injuries, and coach JJ Redick is unsure when they will play in a game.

The Lakers will lean on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to lead the team this season, and they showed their on-court chemistry in a 114-110 win over the Kings.

Adou Thiero had one of the few exciting moments for the Lakers in a 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors. He hopes to provide more this season.

Lakers star Luka Doncic puts on a show with Walker Kessler and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury in a 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings.

The third-year point guard has worked to be a better communicator, facilitator and defender this summer and at training camp.

The veteran sports broadcaster and former KTLA sports anchor replaces the late Lawrence Tanter, who retired late last season because of health issues.

Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation. The first practice proved that to be true.

Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation. The first practice proved that to be true.

The U.S. portion of the 2028 Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta, the city where legendary boxer Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in 1996.

The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.

Walker Kessler, the Lakers' big offseason acquisition, is out to prove he can be an elite rim protector and help unlock a more aggressive perimeter defense.

With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.

Heading into training camp, the Lakers enter their Luka Doncic-led era with more than half of their roster being new. Here are some topics to keep an eye on.

Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitude to James while acknowledging excitement about the future.

Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.

Jeanie Buss is taking her five siblings to court in a battle to retain minority control over the Lakers after they voted to sell to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.

L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games.

Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979 and viewed it as a family business. His six children have struggled to overcome their differences after his death.

Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.

Is Los Angeles ready to host the Paralympics? L.A. 28 organizers hope the city can deliver a transformational boost mirroring the 1984 Olympics.

The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.

Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger were were eyeing an NBA expansion team bid in Las Vegas but pivoted to buying the Lakers from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team last year.

LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, will be making his return to Los Angeles on Dec. 25 when the Lakers host Philadelphia at Crypto.com Arena.

The success of the FIFA World Cup in Southern California provided valuable lessons for LA28 as it continues its preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Do you want to buy LA28 Olympics tickets? The Los Angeles Times answers top questions as the second sales window opens on Wednesday, July 29.

LA28 and the Rams hand out the first of several Olympic ticket donations giving 1,000 free tickets to 10 local organizations to help children attend the Games.

The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in depth-bolstering move.

Former UCLA viral gymnastics sensation Katelyn Ohashi is having fun in her comeback to the sport as she pursues her dream to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics.

The 6-foot-9 veteran of 11 seasons helped the Golden State Warriors win three NBA championships.

With LeBron James announcing his departure, the Lakers transformed into an almost completely new team overnight.

Lakers second-year forward Adou Thiero missed the California Classic summer league finale Monday with a right wrist injury.