Elgin Baylor, who played 14 seasons with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, spent four seasons coaching the New Orleans Jazz, and 22 seasons as an executive with the Los Angeles Clippers before ending his tenure in the NBA, has died at the age of 86. The Lakers reported the news Monday …
Read More »NBA Offseason 2019: Where do the Lakers go from Here?
The 2019 season was without a doubt one of the most disappointing seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. Expectations were at an all-time high when the organization signed Lebron James at the beginning of the season. However, the fans, front office, and most importantly the players never thought the season …
Read More »Magic Johnson unexpectedly resigns as Lakers’ President of Operations
Earvin “Magic” Johnson just wanted to be “Magic” again. At least, that’s the main reason Johnson cited when he announced his resignation from the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday night. The organization will now begin their hunt for a new president of basketball operations. Johnson’s abrupt announcement came via a press conference he …
Read More »Magic Johnson Ready To Rebuild Winning Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was tired of losing. Stuck in one of the worst stretches in franchise history, Buss spared no expense, firing her brother and executive VP Jim Buss as well as GM Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday. It paved the way for former Laker great Magic Johnson to …
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