The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They are a part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and currently hold the 8th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 47-35. The team has made it to the playoffs and will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Notable players for the Lakers include LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. For the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, and stats, you can visit The Athletic's Los Angeles Lakers page. (Sources: 1, 2)
