Former Lakers forward Tommy Hawkins dies
Tommy Hawkins, the first black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and Lakers' player during a 10-year NBA career, died Wednesday.
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Jim McMillian of Lakers' '72 title team dies at 68
Former Lakers forward Jim McMillian died Monday at age 68. McMillian was the third-leading scorer on the Lakers' 1971-72 team that won the NBA title.
Lakers hire NBA veteran Tracy Murray as shooting coach
Former Lakers player Tracy Murray has been hired by the team as a shooting coach it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
Lamar Odom found unconscious at brothel, taken to hospital in critical condition
Former Laker and Clipper Lamar Odom was found unconscious in a Las Vegas-area brothel and taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Lakes hire James Worthy to work with coaching staff
Former Lakers player James Worthy has been hired by the team to work with the coaching staff it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
Shaq claims he never really wanted to leave the Lakers
Former Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal was taken aback at how boldly he stated his desire to be traded upon hearing it replayed during a recent podcast.
Former Laker, longtime Jazz broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley dies
Hot Rod Hundley, a former Lakers All-Star player and broadcaster who went on to broadcast Jazz games in New Orleans and Utah for 35 years, died Friday.
Michael Jordan congratulates Kobe after NBA milestone
Michael Jordan congratulates Kobe Bryant after passing him to reach the third spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Kobe surpasses Jordan for No. 3 on all-time scoring list
Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Sunday in Minnesota.
Magic suggests losing would help Lakers in future
Magic Johnson said Tuesday that the Lakers would be better off having the NBA’s worst record in order to improve their chances for a high draft pick in 2015.