Topic: Los Angeles Lakers

After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have nailed down their next head coach in a person who has limited coaching experience but broad public broadcasting and podcasting recognition.

Jayson Tatum was a roaring offensive engine, while teammates pestered their Dallas Mavericks counterparts in a 106-88 blowout Monday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, clinching a record 18th title for the Boston Celtics.

NBA legend Jerry West, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday. He was 86.

Jayson Tatum will try to shed narratives of personal playoff struggles while aiming for a record 18th title for the Boston Celtics during a 2024 NBA Finals matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, starting Thursday in Boston.

Jaylen Brown said the Boston Celtics leaned on their experience to sweep the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the title series for the second time in three years.

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who won championships with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics after starring at UCLA, has died at 71, the league announced Monday after a prolonged bout with cancer.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who hasn't played in the NBA since 2022 because of knee issues, received a new meniscus from a donor during his time off the court, he said on his podcast.

Bronny James, who sustained cardiac arrest in July, was medically cleared to participate in the 2024 NBA Draft, a source with knowledge of the ruling told UPI on Monday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said they have seized a large shipment of fake NFL, NBA and MLB championship rings.

The NBA said Thursday it suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley for four games without pay after he hurled a basketball at fans during his team's season-ending loss.