Tag: Lakers
2022 in Review: L.A.’s Sports Teams Soared High or Crashed Horribly
In a championship or bust year, there were a lot more local teams that finished with the latter. But hey, L.A. won the Super Bowl
“Digital Lives Forever”: Gruesome Photos of Kobe Bryant Crash At Center of Trial
The plaintiffs—including Vanessa Bryant—are suing Los Angeles County for the photos allegedly taken of the crash by first responders
The Lakers Just Had the ‘Ishtar’ of NBA Seasons
Injuries contributed, but the team was doomed by awful roster construction and poor decision-making, from the court to the front office
After Three Seasons, Frank Vogel is Finished as Lakers Head Coach
Despite leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 2020 NBA Championship, Vogel oversaw a dismal final season
Two Years Later, Kobe Bryant’s Death Still Doesn’t Feel Real
A Los Angeles magazine writer reminisces about covering Bryant during his final seasons and how the Mamba Mentality lives
Best and Worst 2021: The Year in Los Angeles Sports
From the diminished Dodgers to the rising Rams, this year brought more loses than wins to the athletics scene
Lakers Plan Special Sendoff to Commemorate Iconic Staples Center Name
The Lakers will play their final game at the Staples Center on Dec. 23 before it is officially renamed Cryto.com Arena on Christmas Day
Why It’s Been A Tough Season for Los Angeles Basketball Fans
Neither the Lakers nor the Clippers look like title contenders
Jeanie Buss Loves Jay Mohr, and She Wants Everyone to Know It
The Lakers owner celebrated her 60th by gushing about her actor-comedian boyfriend in a weekend Tweet
Thanks to Capacity Limits, Seeing Sports in L.A. Right Now Is Kind of the Best
From short concessions lines to an utter lack of traffic, people are relishing this once-in-a-lifetime experience
