During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as Ex-NBA Big Kendrick Perkins Makes a Bold Claim About LA Lakers Duo. The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving, and LeBron James hasn’t even stepped foot on the court yet.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves joins elite NBA legends with his historic start to the 2025-26 season. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to position himself among the NBA’s elite, joining a short list of all-time greats with his statistical output through the opening stretch of the 2025-26 season.

The Buss family's four-decade run as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers is ending as the NBA approved the sale of the team to Mark Walter.

Marcus Smart praised Nick Smith Jr. for his big performance to lift the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers to a win.

Dalton Knecht's stock has tumbled, while Jake LaRavia has been a revelation, turning out to be a game-changing signing for the Lakers.

No Luka, LeBron or Reaves? No problem against Portland for LA, which has built tremendous vibes in its locker room so far.

Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering trading Dalton Knecht, despite his promising start. While averaging 13.6 points in November, his recent