Legends: Mitch Kupchak
Mitch Kupchak played with the Lakers from 1981 until his retirement in 1986. He then became assistant general manager of the team under Jerry West until 2000 when he became general manager — a position he held until 2017.
Mitch Kupchak played with the Lakers from 1981 until his retirement in 1986. He then became assistant general manager of the team under Jerry West until 2000 when he became general manager — a position he held until 2017.
James Harden scored 23 points, Joe Harris added 21 with six 3-pointers and the Brooklyn Nets routed the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 109-98 Thursday night for their season-best fifth straight victory.
LeBron James Thursday night became the youngest player in NBA history with 35,000 points, scoring 32 points during the Lakers loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
LeBron James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and Dennis Schröder scored 24 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers pull away from the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 112-104 victory on Tuesday night.
This week, we speak to Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-1993 and again in the 1996-1997 season. He returned as head coach from 2014-2016.
The Lakers are expected to be cautious with Davis, who was hurt in the second quarter of Sunday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. He had already missed two games with an Achilles injury in the same leg this season.
Anthony Davis scored 35 points and LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' seventh consecutive victory, 115-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
LeBron James hit the tying 3-pointer late in regulation and then broke up the Thunder's final possession in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their sixth consecutive victory, 114-113 over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
Jamie Maggio spoke with Sam Perkins, who played with the Lakers from 1990-1993.
LeBron James had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-112 in overtime on Monday night to win their fifth in a row.
LeBron James had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Dennis Schröder added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers roared away in the second half for a 114-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
At least two fans sitting courtside at State Farm Arena in Atlanta were removed Monday night following a verbal interaction with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
Anthony Davis scored 25 points and LeBron James dominated down the stretch as the Los Angeles Lakers closed out a nearly two-week trip with a 107-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Kyle Kuzma scored 22 points and Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 13. LeBron James went 1 of 12 from the field after making his first seven shots.
Mr. Clutch, as he was affectionately known, played for the Lakers for 14 years, then went on to win numerous championships as the team's top executive.
Tobias Harris swished a jumper with 3 seconds left, ending the Lakers' 13-0 run and sending the Philadelphia 76ers to a 107-106 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
LeBron James went on tear in the fourth quarter on his former home court, scoring 23 of his 46 points to keep the Los Angeles Lakers unbeaten on the road with a 115-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
LeBron James says the results of last season's NBA awards voting didn't provide extra motivation as his Los Angeles Lakers prepared to face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Golden State Warriors rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-113 on Monday night.
LeBron James had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Anthony Davis added 17 points against his former team in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth consecutive victory, 112-95 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
LeBron James scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-99 on Wednesday night for a franchise-record seventh straight road victory to start the season.
LeBron James scored 26 points in just more than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Anthony Davis had 27 points, LeBron James added 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers won for the sixth time in seven games with a 120-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
LeBron James had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of two injured starters for a 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
The Lakers star said that Wednesday's violence at the U.S. Capitol building illustrates the divide in police response in this country.
The attorney for the 18-year-old who claims to have grabbed the historic ball first believes he has a strong case.
LAPD investigators are trying to determine if all of the burglaries are connected.
Producer John Powers Middleton, whose father owns the Philadelphia Phillies, apologized to his neighbors for his abandoned mansions.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
The Vincent Thomas Bridge, running through the Port of Los Angeles, remains closed in both directions as fire crews remove a big rig that was carrying lithium-ion batteries and caught fire after flipping over.
The attorney for the 18-year-old who claims to have grabbed the historic ball first believes he has a strong case.
LAPD investigators are trying to determine if all of the burglaries are connected.
Producer John Powers Middleton, whose father owns the Philadelphia Phillies, apologized to his neighbors for his abandoned mansions.
The Coachella Valley and deserts within San Diego County are facing an excessive heat warning bringing what forecasters describe as "dangerously hot conditions" that will last into the weekend.
The attorney for the 18-year-old who claims to have grabbed the historic ball first believes he has a strong case.
LAPD investigators are trying to determine if all of the burglaries are connected.
Producer John Powers Middleton, whose father owns the Philadelphia Phillies, apologized to his neighbors for his abandoned mansions.
The Coachella Valley and deserts within San Diego County are facing an excessive heat warning bringing what forecasters describe as "dangerously hot conditions" that will last into the weekend.
A San Fernando Valley resident died from West Nile virus, marking the first death from the mosquito-borne illness reported in Los Angeles County this year.
Dozens of cats and kittens are moving to their forever homes a month after officers seized the felines from an Irvine home.
The Santa Ana Department of Motor Vehicles building will reopen nearly a week after employees found a possible mold growth.
The shooting happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Camile Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
A California judge charged with killing his wife has been taken back into custody after the judge overseeing his criminal case contended that he lied about drinking alcohol while out on bail.
Flames were burning in San Bernardino County's Line Fire Thursday after it reached 83% containment. It scorched through tens of thousands of acres this month but no new evacuations orders have been issued after they were all lifted.
The skull was found just before noon on Tuesday in the equestrian area on a trail running along the Santa Ana River, deputies said.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
The shooting happened in the Von's shopping center at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Baseline Avenue, police said.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead just about an hour after he was released from a jail in Riverside County.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
A South Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball from being sold.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation, and the specific charges are now unsealed.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation, and the specific charges are now unsealed.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
So far there have been 20 reported cases of salmonella from patrons of Madre! Oaxacan restaurant in Valencia.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
A South Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball from being sold.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
Shohei Ohtani singled in the go-ahead run before stealing his 56th base of the season in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the second-place San Diego Padres 4-3 to move within a victory of clinching the NL West.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched their 11th National League West title in the last 12 years with a 7-2 win over their divisional rival in the San Diego Padres.
The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
Thieves targeted four pharmacies scattered around the western San Fernando Valley early Friday morning. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
A fundraiser for one of the OCFA firefighters who was critically injured in last week's crash has reached more than $90,000. Michele Gile reports.
KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen shows us how this will be the first self-sustaining park in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned its organized retail crime task force to help find the group of teens responsible for 14 flash robberies at various 7-Eleven stores throughout the city.
Spanish Sin Pena or Spanish Without Shame helps people reclaim their language and confidence. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.