Jack McKinney was appointed to lead the L.A. Lakers before the 1979-80 season. Upon his arrival in the City of Angels, he was immediately captivated by the vibrant new environment surrounding him.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers had equity, earning it in a dominant win Sunday afternoon against the best team in the West. They had reasons to punt on Tuesday’s rematch with the Oklahoma City ...

On a night where the Sweet 16 captured the basketball universe, the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls may have outdone even the wildest March Madness finish you could ever imagine. The Bulls ...

Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times. and welcome to an airborne edition of this week’s Lakers newsletter, a chance for me to tell you all what’s really on my mind ...