NBA: Los Angeles Lakers confirms sale of majority stake in franchise to Mark Walter

The Buss family have agreed to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, the two parties confirmed on Wednesday, while adding that Jeanie Buss will remain governor of the storied NBA franchise. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but when the news was first reported … Read more

NBA Playoffs roundup: Los Angeles Lakers levels series, Indiana Pacers and and Oklahoma City Thunder win again

Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to level their NBA Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Slovenian star Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster February trade, also had 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who led … Read more

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets

LeBron James is still being evaluated to determine the severity of his groin injury, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss at Boston on Saturday. The Lakers have not said how long they expect the All-Star forward to be sidelined. James said … Read more