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Like much of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup was ravaged by Covid in December. Over the course of the month, more than half of the team’s players cycled through the NBA health and safety protocols. At one point, five members of the team’s now 17-man roster were out at once. Coach Frank Vogel, who was also out…

In what is said to be one of the biggest naming-rights deals in U.S. history, downtown Los Angeles’ Staples Center will become Crypto.com Arena beginning Christmas Day. The deal between the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange and AEG is worth $700 million, according to multiple reports. As part of the deal…

On the same day that the federal government loosened restrictions for fully-vaccinated travelers in the U.S., the nation’s most-populous state also modified some Covid-19 guidelines based on vaccination status. Fully-vaccinated Americans no longer need to test before or after travel, nor do they need to quarantine…

The Los Angeles Lakers honored one of the city’s greats tonight, hosting a brief tribute before the team’s National Basketball Association game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. A screen projected a photo of the late Tommy Lasorda in his Dodgers uniform, and quickly gave some highlights of his career, which…

After a large crowd of demonstrators gathered near the Staples Center in Downtown L.A. on Tuesday night, the LAPD declared an unlawful assembly and, after a dispersal order, began making arrests. “At this time, anyone in the area is to leave immediately and follow all orders from any police officer,” the LAPD said on…

COVID-19 cases are rising, with the percentages so far indicating a large number of people will get seriously ill from the virus. As such, government officials are preparing to handle a patient overflow by using non-traditional venues as hospitals. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said during a press conference earlier…

Three Los Angeles sports franchises are banding together with the Staples Center to provide financial support for hourly event staff affected by canceled sporting events at the facility amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a joint statement Saturday, the NBA’s Lakers and Clippers and the NHL’s Kings said they are working…

The public memorial service Monday for Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, is sold out, and those not holding a ticket are being told to stay away from the Staples Center arena where the “Celebration of Life” will be held. But those who didn’t get one of the coveted tickets can…

The Los Angeles Lakers have released ticket information for the February 24 public memorial at Staples Center celebrating the life of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Fans can register to purchase tickets beginning today through Monday, February 17 at 10 PM PT on the Ticketmaster Verified Fan site. If…

The late Kobe Bryant and eight other victims of the Jan. 26 helicopter crash that took his life will be honored at a public memorial on Feb. 24 at Staples Center. The event will be open to the public, although details on whether a ticket will be required have not yet been revealed. Staples Center was Bryant’s…

Over the past week, fans have been paying tribute to Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others who lost their lives in a January 26 helicopter crash, by leaving mementos in the courtyard outside Staples Center. Now L.A. Live officials say those tributes will be delivered to Bryant’s family. “On…

UPDATE: The Lakers team came out for warm-ups all wearing jerseys with the number 8 or 24. A darkened arena saw two musical tributes, including a version of “Amazing Grace” by Usher and a video montage to a cello solo by Ben Hong. The Lakers also paid tribute to the other eight crash victims with a moment of silence…