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Many view Bronny James as a strong NBA draft prospect, but it would be a disaster and big distraction if the Lakers drafted him.

New Orleans assistant coach James Borrego, a former head coach in Charlotte, had in-person interviews for the Lakers' head coaching vacancy on Wednesday.

Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James, will remain in the 2024 NBA draft after playing one year at USC, agent Rich Paul says.

Despite achieving notoriety as a basketball player and as a broadcaster, Bill Walton embraced unconventional definitions of personal success.

From calling John Wooden twice a week to pretending to be NBA players on voice messages left for his son, Bill Walton was an eternally kind and quirky soul.

Bill Walton, who helped UCLA win national titles during John Wooden's career and later won two NBA titles, has died after a cancer battle.

Lakers' LeBron James said he knows what Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is going through early in her WNBA career. He also compared her situation to that of his son, Bronny.

An 11-year-old approached LaMelo Ball's car and asked him for an autograph. A lawsuit alleges the Hornets star sped away, driving over and breaking his foot.

The Lakers' Austin Reaves shoots six-over-par 76 at Willow Creek Country Club when trying to qualify for Visit Knoxville Open on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Scouts and executives see Bronny James as a viable NBA player and confirm he could be leverage to force the Lakers into a trade to unite him with his father.

JJ Redick could be the next Lakers head coach because he has a podcast with LeBron James. Period. End of resume. That's a joke, right?

The Lakers open preseason play Oct. 4 and 6 in Palm Desert against Minnesota and Phoenix. They will take on Golden State in Las Vegas on Oct. 15.

The Lakers made the most of the NBA scouting combine, fielding coaching candidate pitches, discussing trade options, evaluating Bronny James and more.

"I would be happy about getting to the league instead of me thinking about playing with my dad," Bronny James said at NBA draft combine Tuesday.

Bronny James, who suffered sudden cardiac arrest prior to his freshman year at USC, has been medically cleared to participate in the NBA draft combine.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers and Clippers after their first-round playoff losses.

Shaquille O'Neal dropped a diss track about Shannon Sharpe as part of the beef between the two star athletes-turned-broadcasters that started with a Nikola Jokic interview.

Remembered for his exuberant personality, former Lakers and Clippers guard Darius Morris has died at 33. His father and brother were convicted of fraud in February.

The Clippers are hoping Tyronn Lue will remain their coach for the foreseeable future amid speculation he could be a candidate for Lakers' coaching job.

From some former head coaches to current ones, like Tyronn Lue, the Lakers have coaching options, including some top assistants and a wild card in JJ Redick.

Who should the Lakers hire as their next coach? Times columnist Bill Plaschke suggests Tyronn Lue as an obvious choice or Becky Hammon for a culture shock.

Three of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.'s brothers have run into trouble. Jontay was banned from NBA. Coban was sentenced to prison. Jevon was arrested on suspicion of DWI.

Second-year coach Darvin Ham was fired by the Lakers after earning the seventh seed and suffering a first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets.

An X post from the verified account of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass touted the Lakers' in-season tournament win following the team's playoff series loss to the Nuggets.

An NBA challenge rule was questioned by Charles Barkley after the Lakers were left with no timeouts in the final minutes of their Game 5 loss to the Nuggets.

Breaking down how the rebuilt Lakers fell apart this season, from injuries to failed lineup changes, before losing in five games to the Nuggets.

The Lakers may not like doing whatever LeBron James demands, but the alternative — becoming irrelevant and rebuilding without him — is much worse.

The Lakers fight to the finish in Game 5 at Denver, but Jamal Murray again hits the clutch shot with four seconds left to give Nuggets the victory.

The Lakers aren't going to buy out LeBron James' contract or trade Anthony Davis, so fans better get used to the team underachieving in the playoffs.

A look at how the Lakers staved off elimination Saturday night, from the big games of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to the contributions of role players.