The Sports Report: Farewell, Jerry West
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Lakers legend Jerry West’s legacy sadly includes estrangement
The sadness was compounded by the strangeness. The announcement of the death of the greatest Laker was made by the Clippers. “Jerry West, the personification…
‘Eye for talent unmatched’: Magic shares memories of Jerry West
When Magic Johnson heard the news that friend Jerry West had died early Wednesday morning, he began to reminisce about their first lunch together at…
How Jerry West became the NBA logo and why he wasn’t happy about it
David Stern went to his grave without admitting that Jerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo. West died Wednesday at 86 knowing with…
Jerry West dead: Lakers legend was architect of ‘Showtime’ era
Jerry West, the legendary Lakers player and later coach and general manager who took the team to stunning heights season after season but could never…
The Sports Report: Dodgers surge past the Rangers
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
What’s next for the Lakers now that Dan Hurley rejected them?
Whew, let’s take a deep breath. As the Lakers regroup after their open courting of — and rejection by — Dan Hurley, there are almost…
The Sports Report: Another embarrassing turn of events for the Lakers
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Boston NBA title threat sparks pettiness in Lakers, Celtics fans
Driven by deep-seated disdain, Darrian Woods — the self-proclaimed pettiest Lakers fan, as his X.com handle suggests — can’t bear the thought of another Boston…
Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham joining Milwaukee Bucks staff
Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham, who had considered taking the upcoming season off, will become an assistant to former Clippers coach Doc Rivers in Milwaukee.…
Dan Hurley turns down Lakers coaching offer, will stay at Connecticut
The Lakers’ coaching search, which took a major turn last week, marches on, the team forced to keep looking for its next head coach after…
Prep Rally: Seth Hernandez, Kaniya Bragg are players of the year in baseball, softball
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s time to honor the best in high school baseball and…
The Sports Report: Dodgers lose Sunday, but have good series against the Yankees
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Lakers coaching update: Dan Hurley decision expected Monday
Connecticut coach Dan Hurley speaks to reporters before the Huskies’ NCAA championship game against Purdue on April 7. (David J. Phillip / Associated Press) Woike…
Lakers newsletter: Why LeBron James would still love to reunite with Kyrie Irving
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the L.A. Times, and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, my weekly-ish opportunity to rant and rave about whatever I…
Magic Johnson endorses UConn’s Dan Hurley as next Lakers coach
Magic Johnson didn’t hesitate. The Lakers legend answered the question before late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel could finish asking. Who do you like as…
The Sports Report: Lakers need to sign Dan Hurley right now
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Who is Dan Hurley? Everything you need to know about the Lakers coaching candidate
Here's everything you need to know about Dan Hurley, a leading candidate to coach the Lakers who won back-to-back NCAA men's basketball titles at UConn.…
Hurley up! The Lakers need to hire UConn champ Dan Hurley now
This is crazy. This could work. This is loud and turbulent and fraught with unending drama and unceasing peril. This could work. I was stunned…
Lakers set to pursue UConn’s Dan Hurley for head coaching position
The Lakers are planning to offer their head-coaching position to UConn head coach Dan Hurley, according to people with knowledge of the team’s plans not…