L.A.'s 1986 playoff loss to Sampson's Houston was the only time the Lakers missed the NBA Finals from 1982 to 1989.

Even as the series opener got underway, many became certain that the “Showtime” Lakers were too tough of an opponent for ...

Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City ...

With the Lakers searching for players to fit in with their newfound youth movement alongside the 26-year-old Dončić, one NBA ...

The Houston Rockets faced a setback in their season opener when Amen Thompson left the game with cramps, forcing coach Ime Udoka to adapt quickly. Alperen Sengun stepped up as the makeshift point ...

The NBA returned to NBC with the Thunder taking on the Rockets and the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The night was a huge ...

NBC is carrying NBA games for the first time since 2002. Here's how to watch the season-opening doubleheader on Tuesday.

Four Western Conference contenders took the floor on Opening Night, and we already learned a lot about who can be trusted and who can't.

That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and ...

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic made history as the first player in franchise history to open a season with back-to-back ...

LeBron James' relationship and future with the Lakers continues to come into question, which has many wondering if it's ...

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers will look to avenge their deeply underwhelming season opener — a 119-109 defeat against ...