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.

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 ...

The night after beating the Pacers on a tip-in as time expired, the Lakers surrender nine points in the final 10.3 seconds in a stinging 119-117 loss in Chicago Click to share on Facebook (Opens ...