Lakers (2024)

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What team knocked out the Lakers? ›

Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The win advances the defending champion Nuggets into the second round of the NBA Playoffs and eliminates LeBron James, Lakers from playoff contention.

The Los Angeles Lakers are among the most successful and celebrated basketball teams in the NBA's history. They are a franchise with a rich legacy spanning over six decades.

"But when James chose not to engage with the Warriors at the trade deadline in February, with Golden State owner Joe Lacob known to have opened that door during a trade discussion that ESPN first reported, the Lakers saw it as a sign that he truly valued being part of the Lakers organization."

The Lakers went on to prevail 119-108 to snap their 11-game losing streak to Denver and take Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The victory was Los Angeles' first over Denver since Dec. 16, 2022, nearly 500 days ago.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge. The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Ham four days after their season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Denver in five games.

Denver Nuggets eliminate Los Angeles Lakers from NBA playoffs.

This achievement underscores the Lakers' status as a powerhouse in professional basketball. Jeanie Buss is the owner of the LA Lakers.

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13-year playing career.

Inspired by Minnesota's nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes", the team christened themselves the Lakers. Hartman helped them hire John Kundla from College of St. Thomas, to be their first head coach, by meeting with him and selling him on the team.

USC freshman guard Bronny James will enter the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the transfer portal, he said Friday on Instagram.

Who is the oldest person in the NBA? ›

The oldest active player is LeBron James, who is currently 39 years, 147 days old. The youngest active player in the NBA is Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson, the 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, who was born on December 17, 2004.

No. James is a player of such stature that his mere existence serves as a de facto no-trade clause. If he doesn't want to go somewhere he'd simply retire. If the Lakers tried to move him without his consent they'd forever be branded as the team that traded LeBron James.

On March 19, 1972, however, the team would set another record. The Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 162-99, setting a record for largest margin of victory in an NBA game.

The Lakers missed nine foul shots, shooting 18-for-27 (66 percent) from the line in a game they lost by two points. The Nuggets only missed one free throw all night. "We missed some free throws, gave up some second-chance points late, it is what it is," said Ham.

The Lakers snapped their 11-game losing streak against the Nuggets and avoided being swept by them in consecutive postseasons, following the Nuggets' swift dismantling of them in the 2023 Western Conference Finals. It was a giant relief for Davis, who said he had a bitter taste in his mouth all of last summer.

THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED FROM THE 2024 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENTION.