Lakers legend Michael Cooper hopes to add another chapter to his decorated career as the new coach of the Cal State L.A. men's basketball team.

With four days remaining in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, 10 of the 12 traditional playoff spots have been clinched and all four play-in teams in the Western Conference are set.

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team defeated South Carolina to win the national championship and make history on Sunday.

Known by his nickname “Coop,” the alumnus of Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College played on all five of the Lakers 1980s championship teams.

JJ Redick experimented with the Lakers roster in another scorching defeat at the hands of the Thunder. It was almost unfair for the G-League players, such as Bronny James and Drew Timme, to be put into the fire against the best team in the league.

James joins Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart as unavailable against Oklahoma City, managing a sore left foot before the regular season ends Sunday.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from April 7, 2026 on ESPN.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach has shared the team's approach heading into the NBA playoffs after Austin Reaves' oblique injury.