The Los Angeles Lakers have named television pundit and former player JJ Redick as their new head coach. The 40-year-old transitioned to punditry after a 15-year playing career and lacks prior coaching experience. Redick also co-hosts a podcast 'mind the game' with Lakers superstar LeBron James.

First-time coach Reddick handed Lakers' reign

Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis star guard Ja Morant suffered serious injuries that threatened to disrupt two title contenders on Sunday in NBA playoff series-opening defeats.

NBA Playoffs Round 1: Lakers, Heat win after Grizzlies' Morant, Bucks' Antetokounmpo suffer injuries

Lakers forward LeBron James returns to Los Angeles on the verge of becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer after wrapping up a five-game road trip in New Orleans on Saturday night.

NBA: Tickets price skyrockets as Lakers forward LeBron James chases history

LeBron James has agreed to terms on a two-year NBA contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

LeBron agrees to a two-year Lakers extension for $97 million: Reports

Spanish basketball great Pau Gasol announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the sport after a 23-year career. "I'm here to tell you that I'm going to retire from professional basketball.

Basketball- Pau Gasol retires after 23-year career, two NBA titles, three Olympic medals

Netflix is coming up with a new series. The streaming giant has ordered a new untitled comedy series that will focus on the Lakers’ front office. Netflix has given a 10-episode straight-to-series order inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and front office team that together run one of the most iconic franchises in all of the sports.

Netflix orders new comedy series on Lakers, Jeanie Buss & Mindy Kaling to produce

LeBron James goes head-to-head with Stephen Curry on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Lakers face the in-form Golden State Warriors in a heavyweight NBA play-in tournament showdown.

NBA: Curry, James showdown as Lakers-Warriors clash

Lakers star Lebron James, recently, expressed his disappointment after a Wisconsin prosecutor on Tuesday decided not to charge a police officer who shot Jacob Blake in August last year.

'We live in two Americas': Lakers star LeBron James on US Capitol violence

NBA Finals: LA Laker win record-tying 17th title

Lakers star Anthony Davis had an early injury scare in the Lakers' game-five loss on Friday. However, the player has said that he will be ready to go on Sunday when the Los Angeles Lakers try again to close out the Miami Heat for the 2020 NBA title.

'I'll be fine': Lakers star Davis ready for NBA Finals game six

LA Lakers will be wearing the Black Mamba jerseys in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals to commemorate former NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter who died during the helicopter crash earlier this year.

NBA Finals: LA Lakers to wear 'Mamba jersey' in game 5

Kobe Bryant's towel that he wore over his shoulder during his farewell speech in the last match of his prolific career in Lakers in NBA was auctioned at $33,000 at an auction.

NBA star Kobe Bryant's farewell match towel sold at $33,000

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to announce public celebration event for her late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant. Also read: No sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram on Friday, she named it 'a celebration of life'.

Vanessa Bryant's 'celebration of life' to commemorate Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Wreckage at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA great Kobe Bryant and eight others showed no evidence of engine failure, a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday.

No sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks over the New Orleans Pelicans 120-108 on Tuesday.

Basketball: Giannis powers NBA-best Bucks to win, Lakers rip Spurs

The NBA has left no stone unturned to pay tribute to former NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant who were killed in a helicopter crash on January 26.

'Girl dad' LeBron James to don Gianna's jersey number in the All-Star game

Former NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his thirteen-year-old daughter, Gianna's untimed death shook the whole world. He and his daughter along with seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday morning.

Kobe Bryant's wife posts heart-felt message, thanks millions of fans for support

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine passengers who died in a fatal helicopter crash. They were en route to a basketball match in Thousands Oak, in which Bryan's daughter was expected to play.

Death of Kobe Bryant: Pilot was flying higher to avoid a cloud layer

Kobe Bryant's death: What do we know till now

Former NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles, California on Sunday. The tragic event killed all nine onboard including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, among 9 killed in a chopper crash in California

Basketball champion Kobe Bryant: His life in pictures

Boston Celtics hand LeBron James led Los Angeles Lakers their biggest defeat in their NBA season history. Lakers were beaten 139-107 by Bostons. Boston managed to end their losing streak despite Anthony Davis returning.

NBA: Celtic Boston run-riot against Los Angeles Lakers, hand them worst defeat ever

Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won their seventh straight game with a 95-80 victory over the Miami Heat. Davis finished with a team-leading 26 points and eight rebounds and James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter for the Lakers who are also 4-0 at home.

Basketball: James' triple double streak ends but Lakers win 7th straight

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