The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, competing in the NBA's Western Conference Pacific Division. They play their home games at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are one of the NBA's most successful franchises, having won 17 championships, second only to the Boston Celtics.
In 1946, the Detroit Gems were founded, marking the beginning of the franchise that would eventually become the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1946, the franchise originated as the Detroit Gems within the National Basketball League (NBL).
From 1947 while the team played in Minneapolis, the team played their home games at the Minneapolis Auditorium and the Minneapolis Armory.
In 1947, the Lakers selected George Mikan in the Professional Basketball League of America dispersal draft, leading to a successful season and NBL championship.
In 1948, the Lakers transitioned from the NBL to the Basketball Association of America (BAA).
In 1948, the Minneapolis Lakers secured the NBL championship before transitioning to the Basketball Association of America.
In 1949, the Lakers and the Kings faced each other in the playoffs for the first time.
In 1949, the Lakers won the BAA Championship, defeating the Washington Capitols four games to two.
In 1950, after the merger of the BAA and NBL into the NBA, the Lakers improved their record and secured their third consecutive professional championship.
In 1951, the Lakers won their second straight division title with a 44-24 record, marking a successful season.
In the 1951-52 season, the Lakers won 40 games and ultimately defeated the New York Knicks in seven games to win the NBA Finals.
In 1953, after a 48-22 regular season, the Lakers defeated the New York Knicks to win their second straight NBA championship.
Following George Mikan's retirement in the 1954 off-season, the Lakers faced challenges but still managed to win 40 games.
In 1954, General manager Max Winter sold his share of the Lakers to Mikan.
In 1954, the Lakers, then in Minneapolis, won their fifth NBA championship under coach John Kundla.
George Mikan came back for the last half of the 1955–56 season, but struggled and retired for good after the season.
In 1956, Ben Berger bought Mikan's share in the Lakers, giving him a controlling interest in the team.
In 1956, Led by Clyde Lovellette's 20.6 points and 13.5 rebounds, the Lakers advanced to the Conference Finals.
In 1957, after Mikan retired, the Lakers, facing financial difficulties, were put up for sale.
The Lakers had one of the worst seasons in team history in 1957–58 when they won a league-low 19 games.
By 1958, Bob Short had acquired 80% ownership of the Lakers, though the team continued to struggle financially.
In 1958, the Lakers drafted Elgin Baylor as the first overall pick.
In the 1958 NBA draft, the Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the top pick.
In 1959, after upsetting the Hawks, the Lakers returned to the NBA Finals, but were swept by the Celtics.
In 1959, the Lakers and Celtics met in the NBA Finals for the first time, marking the beginning of a storied rivalry.
In the 1959–60 season, the Lakers lost $60,000 in the first half, leading to financial probation by the NBA.
On January 18, 1960, the Lakers' plane crash-landed while traveling to St. Louis after a loss, with no injuries reported.
In 1960, Bob Short moved the Lakers to Los Angeles due to severe financial losses in Minnesota.
Until 1960 while the team played in Minneapolis, the team played their home games at the Minneapolis Auditorium and the Minneapolis Armory.
In the 1961-62 season, led by Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, the Lakers improved to 54-26 and made the NBA Finals.
In the 1962-63 season, the Los Angeles Lakers lost in the NBA Finals in six games to the Celtics.
In the 1963-64 season, after falling to 42-38, the Los Angeles Lakers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the Hawks.
On November 21, 1965, Chick Hearn began his streak of broadcasting 3,338 consecutive games for the Lakers.
In 1965, Jack Kent Cooke purchased the Lakers from Bob Short for $5.175 million, a league record at the time.
In 1966, Los Angeles lost in the NBA finals to Boston in seven games again, this time by two points.
In 1967, Jack Kent Cooke personally financed the construction of The Forum at a cost of $16.5 million.
In 1967, Los Angeles moved to a brand-new arena, The Forum, after playing seven seasons at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
In 1967, the Lakers and Golden State Warriors began meeting in the postseason, marking the start of a competitive history between the two franchises.
On July 9, 1968, the team acquired Wilt Chamberlain from the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1968, after dropping to 36 wins and losing in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Los Angeles lost in the NBA finals to the Celtics again.
In 1968, the Lakers acquired Wilt Chamberlain, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
In 1969, O'Neal scored 46 points in game 1 against the Trail Blazers, marking the highest single-game playoff scoring output by a Laker since Jerry West scored 53 against the Celtics.
In 1970, Jerry West won his first scoring title, and the Lakers returned to the NBA Finals, losing to the New York Knicks.
In 1970, The Lakers lost against the New York Knicks.
During the 1971-72 season, the Lakers achieved records for most consecutive games won overall (33) and most consecutive road games won (16).
In 1971, the Lakers set the record for NBA's longest winning streak, 33 straight games, set in 1971–72 season.
The 1971–72 season brought several changes; Owner Jack Kent Cooke brought in Bill Sharman as head coach, and Elgin Baylor announced his retirement early in the season after realizing that his legs were not healthy enough. Sharman increased the team's discipline.
In 1972, led by coach Bill Sharman, the Lakers secured their sixth NBA title.
In 1972, the Lakers posted their best regular season record at 69-13.
During the 1973-74 season, the Lakers were hampered by the injury of West, but a late-season surge helped the team win the Pacific Division with a 47-35 record. They made the playoffs but lost in the conference semifinals.
In 1973, the Lakers, after winning 60 games and taking the Pacific Division title, defeated the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors to advance to the NBA Finals. Although Los Angeles won the first game, they lost the series to the New York Knicks in five games.
In 1975, the Lakers acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who had already won three league MVP awards, from the Milwaukee Bucks for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Junior Bridgeman, and Dave Meyers.
From the 1976–77 season, KLAC had the team's radio broadcast rights.
In 1976, after settling his differences with Cooke, West replaced Sharman as the Lakers' coach. The Lakers won the Pacific Division with a league-best 53-29 record, led by another MVP season from Abdul-Jabbar.
In 1976–77, Lakers had a 37-4 home record.
During the 1977-78 season, Abdul-Jabbar broke his hand in the first game. Later, Kermit Washington punched Rudy Tomjanovich during an altercation, leading to Tomjanovich's severe injuries and Washington's suspension and release.
Since 1977, KCAL had been the Lakers' over-the-air television broadcaster, dating back to when the station was the RKO General-owned KHJ-TV.
In 1978, despite winning 45 games, the Lakers, who were without Washington for most of the season, lost in the first round of the playoffs to Seattle.
In 1979, Jerry Buss acquired the Lakers and revolutionized basketball as both entertainment and sport, and the Lakers drafted Magic Johnson first overall.
In 1979, Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and the Forum from Jack Kent Cooke for $67.5 million, with the Lakers portion valued at $16 million.
In 1979, the Lakers drafted Magic Johnson as the first overall pick.
In 1979–80, Lakers had a 37-4 home record.
In the 1979 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Magic Johnson from Michigan State with the first overall pick.
In 1980, the Lakers won 60 games and defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in six games in the NBA Finals. Magic Johnson won the Finals MVP award.
Early in the 1981-82 season, Magic Johnson complained about head coach Paul Westhead and demanded a trade. Shortly after, Westhead was fired.
In 1981, Pat Riley was promoted to head coach for the Lakers.
In 1982, the Lakers drafted James Worthy as the first overall pick.
In 1982, the Showtime Lakers won the Pacific Division title and the NBA Finals, defeating the 76ers 4-2. On draft night, they selected James Worthy with the first overall pick.
In the 1982 NBA draft, the Lakers selected James Worthy, solidifying their position as an NBA powerhouse throughout the 1980s.
In 1983, the Lakers won the Pacific Division, but lost to Philadelphia in the NBA Finals.
In the 1983-84 season, Los Angeles went 54-28, and played Boston in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1969.
During the 1984-85 season, the Lakers recorded the highest field-goal percentage for a season at 54.5%.
In the 1984 NBA Finals, the Lakers were defeated by their archrivals, the Boston Celtics.
In 1985, the Kings moved to Sacramento, establishing both teams in California.
In 1985, the Lakers triumphed over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
In the 1985-86 season, the Lakers won 62 games and their fifth straight division title. However, the Rockets defeated the Lakers in five games in the Western Conference Finals.
The Boston Celtics set the current record of 40-1 in the 1985–86 season, breaking the Laker's home win record.
The Lakers had been on Fox Sports West since 1985.
Led by league MVP O'Neal, the Lakers won 31 of their first 36 games and finished 67–15, the highest win total since they won 65 in the 1986–87 season.
Prior to the 1986-87 season, the Lakers acquired Mychal Thompson from the Spurs. Magic Johnson won his first career MVP Award.
In 1987, the Lakers once again triumphed over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
In the 1987-88 season, the Lakers secured their seventh consecutive Pacific Division title with a 62-20 record.
In 1988, Jerry Buss started the trend of stadium sponsorships by renaming the Forum the Great Western Forum.
In 1988, The Lakers defeated Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers four games to two win their first title since 1988.
In the 1988 NBA Finals, the Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons in 7 games.
In the 1988-89 season, Los Angeles won 57 games and their eighth consecutive Pacific Division crown. They were later swept by Detroit in the NBA Finals.
On June 28, 1989, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced his retirement after 20 professional seasons.
In 1989, Red Hot Chili Peppers released the song "Magic Johnson" as a tribute to the former Lakers point guard.
In the 1989 NBA Finals, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Lakers in 4 games.
In 1990, O'Neal led the team to a 56-26 record, their best effort since 1990–91.
On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced that he had tested positive for HIV and would retire immediately.
By 1991, the Lakers and Warriors had met six times in the postseason since 1967, marking the end of the first era of their playoff rivalry.
In 1991, The Lakers defeated Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers four games to two win their first title since 1988.
In 1991, the Lakers made their ninth trip to the NBA Finals in 12 years, but were defeated in five games by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
During the 1993-94 season, Magic Johnson coached the final 16 games after Pfund was fired. The Lakers ended the season with a 10-game losing streak, finishing 33-49.
In 1994 the Lakers missed the playoffs, and they missed the playoffs again in 2005.
In 1994, Eddie Jones was selected tenth overall in the NBA draft by the Lakers.
In 1995, The Lakers win record stood for 24 years.
In the 1995-96 season, Magic Johnson came out of retirement to return as a player for the Lakers.
In 1996, the Lakers acquired Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Vlade Divac. They also signed free-agent Shaquille O'Neal, marking a significant turning point for the franchise. They also drafted Derek Fisher. These moves were instrumental in shaping the Lakers' future success.
In 1996, the Lakers traded for Kobe Bryant's draft rights with the Charlotte Hornets and signed Shaquille O'Neal, returning the team to dominance in the early 2000s.
In 1997, O'Neal and the Lakers achieved the best start in franchise history with an 11-0 record. They battled Seattle for the Pacific Division title. The Lakers finished the season strong, winning 22 of their final 25 games and finishing 61-21.
During the 1998–99 season, All-Star guard Eddie Jones and center Elden Campbell were traded to the Charlotte Hornets.
In 1999, the Lakers hired Phil Jackson as their coach, giving him a lucrative $6 million a year contract. Jackson brought along assistant Tex Winter and they installed Winter's version of the triangle offense.
In 1999, the Lakers officially moved into Crypto.com Arena after playing their preseason games at the Forum.
In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs and the Lakers began a notable playoff rivalry that saw them dominating the NBA, with the Spurs winning the NBA championship and the teams meeting five times in the NBA Playoffs since 1999.
In the fall of 1999, Crypto.com Arena opened, becoming the home of the Lakers.
Bryant was awarded the league's MVP award, becoming the first Laker to win the award since O'Neal in 2000.
In 2000, the Lakers moved to a new arena, the Staples Center.
In 2000, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and coach Phil Jackson, secured the first of three consecutive championships.
The 2000-01 Lakers team set the NBA record for the best playoff record at 15-1.
On December 16, 2001, Chick Hearn's streak ended after broadcasting 3,338 consecutive games.
In 2001, the Lakers achieved a three-peat by sweeping Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets in the NBA Finals. O'Neal won each of the Finals series' MVP awards, making him the only player besides Michael Jordan to win three consecutive Finals MVPs.
From 2002, the Lakers averaged just over 18,900 fans, which placed them in the top ten in the NBA in attendance.
In 2002, Chick Hearn, the team's broadcaster for 41 years, passed away. Paul Sunderland was named the permanent play-by-play announcer.
In 2002, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and coach Phil Jackson, secured the last of three consecutive championships.
The 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Kings was marked by controversial calls, especially in Game 6, with the Lakers ultimately winning the series.
The Lakers won 58 games in the 2001-02 season.
During the 2003–04 season, the team was the subject of intense media coverage generated by the teaming of four stars and the sexual-assault case involving Kobe Bryant. Before the season, the Lakers signed two-time MVP Karl Malone formerly of the Jazz, and former Seattle Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton to join O'Neal and Bryant, forming the first "superteam" of the 21st century.
In 2003, the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Championship, adding to their rivalry with the Lakers.
Jackson did not return as head coach, and wrote a book about the team's 2003–04 season, in which he heavily criticized Bryant and called him "uncoachable".
Before the 2004–05 season The Lakers also traded Rick Fox and Gary Payton to Boston, for Chris Mihm, Marcus Banks, and Chucky Atkins.
By 2004, the Lakers and Spurs rivalry was considered the premier rivalry in the NBA.
During the 2004 off-season, the team entered a rebuilding phase when O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat for Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, Caron Butler, and a first-round draft pick.
In 2004, the Lakers traded Shaquille O'Neal after losing to the Detroit Pistons in the Finals, marking the end of the Shaq-and-Kobe era.
In the 2004 NBA Finals, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Lakers in five games.
On February 13, 2005, Malone announced his retirement.
In 2005, Andrew Bynum was selected tenth overall in the NBA draft by the Lakers.
In 2005, Phil Jackson was coach of the Los Angeles Lakers until 2011.
In 2005, the Spurs-Lakers rivalry saw its end to consecutive NBA Finals appearances since 1999.
In the summer of 2005, the Lakers chose not to renew Paul Sunderland's contract. Joel Meyers moved in alongside Stu Lantz as the television announcer.
With the tenth overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, the Lakers selected Andrew Bynum. The team also traded Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins to Washington for Kwame Brown and Laron Profit.
On January 22, 2006, Bryant scored 81 points against Toronto, the second-highest total in NBA history.
In 2007, the Lakers averaged just over 18,900 fans, which placed them in the top ten in the NBA in attendance.
In 2007, the San Antonio Spurs won another NBA Championship.
The Lakers re-acquired Derek Fisher. The Lakers started the 2007–08 season with a 25–11 record.
In 2008, after trading for Pau Gasol, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant and coached by Phil Jackson, returned to the NBA Finals but lost to the Boston Celtics.
In 2008, the Celtics and Lakers met in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1987, with the Celtics winning the series 4-2.
In 2008, the Lakers defeated the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
In 2008, the Lakers sold out every home game.
In the 2008–09 season, the Lakers finished 65–17; the best record in the Western Conference.
The team's radio broadcast rights from KLAC ended after the 2008–09 season.
On October 9, 2009, the Lakers hosted a preseason game versus the Golden State Warriors at the Forum to commemorate their 50th-anniversary season in Los Angeles.
As of the 2009-10 season, the Lakers held records for the most wins (3,027) and the highest winning percentage (61.9%).
Beginning in the 2009–10 season, Lakers radio broadcasts were heard on KSPN in English and KWKW in Spanish.
In 2009 the Lakers, who had added Ron Artest (Metta World Peace) in place of Trevor Ariza in their starting lineup, finished the 2009–10 season with the best record in the Western Conference for the third straight time.
In 2009, Phil Jackson broke Pat Riley's regular-season wins record as head coach of the Lakers.
In 2009, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and coached by Phil Jackson, secured the NBA Championship.
On January 13, 2010, the Lakers became the first team in NBA history to win 3,000 regular-season games by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 100–95.
In June 2010, Frank Selvy reflected on a missed potential game-winning shot from 1962 that still haunted him.
After much speculation, head coach Phil Jackson returned for the 2010–11 season.
In 2010, Jerry Buss was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
In 2010, Phil Jackson passed Pat Riley's playoff wins and games coached records.
In 2010, the Lakers defeated the Celtics in 7 games to win the NBA Finals.
In 2010, the Lakers had the most popular team merchandise among all NBA teams, and Kobe Bryant had the most popular jersey.
In 2010, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and coached by Phil Jackson, secured the NBA Championship by defeating the Boston Celtics in the Finals.
On February 14, 2011, Time Warner Cable and the Lakers announced the formation of two new regional sports networks that would exclusively televise the team's games and related programming.
In May 2011, Mike Brown was named as Phil Jackson's replacement for the 2011–12 season.
On May 25, 2011, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown was hired as head coach.
For the 2011–12 season, Bill Macdonald became the new television play-by-play announcer. John Ireland joined Mychal Thompson to call the games on radio.
In 2011, Phil Jackson retired from coaching the Lakers, marking the start of the team's longest playoff drought.
Until 2011, telecasts had been split between KCAL-TV (road games) and Fox Sports West (home games), unless chosen for national broadcasts on ABC.
On July 4, 2012, Steve Nash agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Lakers from the Phoenix Suns, in exchange for draft picks and cash.
On July 11, 2012, the Lakers officially completed the sign-and-trade deal to acquire Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns.
On August 10, 2012, the Lakers acquired Dwight Howard in a four-team trade, forming a "superteam" with Bryant, Gasol, and Nash.
On November 9, 2012, Mike Brown was fired as head coach after a 1-4 start to the 2012-13 season.
On November 12, 2012, the Lakers hired Mike D'Antoni as their new head coach.
Starting with the 2012–13 season, Time Warner Cable exclusively televised the team's games and related programming.
On February 18, 2013, Lakers owner Jerry Buss died at the age of 80 due to cancer.
On March 30, 2013, Kobe Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain to become the fourth all-time leading scorer in NBA history, during a game against the Sacramento Kings.
On April 16, 2013, the Lakers clinched a playoff berth as the seventh seed in the Western Conference after defeating the Houston Rockets.
On December 8, 2013, Kobe Bryant played his first game since tearing his Achilles tendon in April.
On December 17, 2013, Kobe Bryant suffered a broken bone in his knee, sidelining him for the rest of the season.
At the end of the 2013–14 season, Mike D'Antoni resigned as head coach.
In 2013, Jerry Buss passed away; Forbes valued the Lakers at $1 billion.
In 2013, the Spurs defeated the Lakers in their matchup.
Since 2013, Jeanie Buss has been the Lakers' controlling owner, running the team on behalf of the entire family.
On March 25, 2014, the Lakers scored 51 points in the third quarter against the New York Knicks, setting a franchise record for most points in a quarter.
On April 30, 2014, Mike D'Antoni resigned from his position as head coach after a disappointing 27-55 season.
In July 2014, Byron Scott was hired as head coach of the Lakers.
On July 28, 2014, the Lakers hired former player Byron Scott as their new head coach, signing him to a multi-year contract.
In 2014, Julius Randle was selected seventh overall in the NBA draft by the Lakers.
In 2014, the San Antonio Spurs won another NBA Championship.
On November 30, 2015, Kobe Bryant announced that he would retire at the end of the season after 20 seasons with the team.
After the 2015–16 season ended, Byron Scott was fired as head coach.
In 2015, D'Angelo Russell was selected second overall in the NBA draft by the Lakers.
On April 24, 2016, the Lakers announced that they would not exercise their option on Byron Scott's contract for the following season.
On April 29, 2016, former Lakers player Luke Walton was named as Byron Scott's replacement as head coach.
In 2016, Brandon Ingram was selected second overall in the NBA draft by the Lakers.
In 2016, Time Warner Cable SportsNet was renamed Spectrum SportsNet upon Charter Communications' purchase of Time Warner Cable.
In 2016, the Lakers posted their worst regular season record at 17-65.
In February 2017, Jeanie Buss fired Jim Buss from his role in basketball operations, leading to a legal dispute over control of the Lakers.
On February 21, 2017, the Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak and named Magic Johnson as the president of basketball operations. Jeanie Buss also removed her brother, Jim Buss, from his executive position.
On March 7, 2017, the Lakers hired Rob Pelinka as their general manager, signing him to a five-year deal.
In March 2017, the Buss siblings gave Jeanie Buss lifetime operational control over the Lakers, "as long as the family owns the Lakers."
In 2017, Lonzo Ball was selected second overall in the NBA draft by the Lakers.
In 2017, the Golden State Warriors broke the 2000-01 Lakers' record for best playoff record.
In February 2018, the Lakers traded Nance Jr. and Clarkson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, and a 2018 first-round draft pick.
On July 2, 2018, Julius Randle was renounced by the Lakers.
On July 9, 2018, the Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year, $154 million contract.
At the end of the 2018–19 season, Luke Walton served as head coach.
On February 7, 2019, Zubac was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Michael Beasley in exchange for Mike Muscala.
On April 9, 2019, Magic Johnson stepped down as the Lakers' president of basketball operations.
On May 13, 2019, Frank Vogel was named as Luke Walton's successor on a multiyear deal.
In 2019, JoAnn Buss, Jerry Buss' ex-wife, passed away; she had a reserved portion of the Lakers shares.
In 2019, the Lakers traded several prospects for star big man Anthony Davis.
On January 25, 2020, LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's all-time scoring list during a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2020, the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 to win the NBA Finals, dedicating the championship to Kobe Bryant. James was named Finals MVP.
In 2020, the Lakers, led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and coach Frank Vogel, won their 17th championship.
On June 6, 2022, Darvin Ham was named as Frank Vogel's successor as head coach.
On December 9, 2023, the Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, defeating the Indiana Pacers in the championship game. LeBron James was named the tournament MVP.
On May 3, 2024, Darvin Ham was fired by the Lakers after being eliminated in Game 5 of the first round by the Denver Nuggets.
On June 20, 2024, JJ Redick was hired as the new head coach of the Lakers.
On June 24, 2024, former NBA player JJ Redick was hired as the 29th coach in team history.
On June 27, 2024, the Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron James' son, as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, marking the first father-son duo in NBA history.
In October 2024, Forbes estimated the Lakers to be the third-most-valuable team in basketball, with a value of $7.1 billion.
On October 23, 2024, the Lakers made NBA history as the first team to have a father and son (LeBron James & Bronny James) play together, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opening game.
In 2024, ownership of the Lakers is divided among the Buss Family Trusts (66%), Mark Walter (20%), Todd Boehly (7%), Patrick Soon-Shiong (4%), and Ed Roski Jr. (3%).
In 2024, the Lakers tied the Celtics for the most titles with 17.
In the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics surpassed the Lakers for the highest number of championships, holding 18 titles.
On February 1, 2025, the Lakers traded Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick for all-star guard Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. The Jazz got Jalen Hood-Schifino, and two 2025 second-round picks.
The Lakers' last roster transaction occurred on February 11, 2025.
In February 2025, the Lakers traded Anthony Davis while acquiring Luka Dončić.
The Lakers' lease at Crypto.com Arena runs until 2041.