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Lakers Nation is your home for Los Angeles Lakers coverage, news<\/a>, analysis, rumors<\/a>, and score updates.\u00a0Working out of our offices in Southern California, we cover the team you love 24\/7 in ways no mainstream media outlet can — from practices to game day and everything in between.<\/p>\n

First, we are true die-hards and proud Lakers fans. We are committed to updating you daily with all the latest from Lakerland. We strive to be all things Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n

Lakers Nation was founded by Daniel Buerge and Gary Lee in 2009 as Facebook and Twitter (now X) pages and was formally launched in 2011 by Medium Large Sports Media. Since then, Lakers Nation has become the largest and most trafficked Lakers fan site in the world, with millions of fans following our social pages and visiting our website every month. Our platform is your premier destination for comprehensive Los Angeles Lakers coverage, offering unparalleled news, in-depth analysis, up-to-the-minute rumors, and real-time game updates.<\/p>\n

Unmatched Lakers Basketball Expertise<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our team of NBA-credentialed writers and reporters brings you insider access and professional insights directly from the press box and locker room, which sets us apart from mainstream media outlets. Operating from our Southern California headquarters, with a reporting staff across three North American time zones, we provide round-the-clock coverage of the team you love, capturing every moment from practices to game day and everything in between.<\/p>\n

Passionate Fan-Driven Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At our core, we are die-hard Lakers fans, just like you. Our unwavering commitment to the purple and gold drives us to deliver daily updates on Lakerland. We take pride in our ability to offer a unique perspective that resonates with true fans while maintaining the highest standards of sports journalism.<\/p>\n

Your Ultimate Lakers Resource for News and Rumors<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lakers Nation strives to be the definitive source for all Los Angeles Lakers content. Whether you’re seeking breaking news, expert analysis, or a community of fellow fans, we are dedicated to bringing you the most comprehensive and engaging Lakers online experience. Join us as we continue to celebrate and chronicle the legacy of one of the NBA’s most storied franchises.<\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Email: contact@lakersnation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow Lakers Nation on Social Media<\/span><\/h2>\n

Facebook: Over 3 million fans can’t be wrong! Our fansite is the largest Lakers community on Facebook. We share all the latest breaking news, run promotions and contests, as well as ask questions from the fans to share their take on all the happenings in Los Angeles. Like us on Facebook!<\/a><\/p>\n

X.com \/ Twitter: We post all our stories about Laker’s news and editorials and provide a comprehensive ‘Twitter cast’ of each game during the season. Follow us on X\/Twitter!<\/a><\/p>\n

Podcast: Our full-length Lakers Nation Podcast features host Trevor Lane and a variety of guests discussing all things Lakers. The Lakers Nation News Feed is our quick-hitter pod, which analyzes breaking news in short, easily consumed shows. Rate, review, and subscribe to the Lakers Nation Podcast<\/a> and Lakers Nation News Feed<\/a> on iTunes!<\/p>\n

YouTube: We post exclusive interviews, practice reports from the Toyota Sports Center, and post-game reports from the Crypto.com Center. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: We post pictures and videos from team practices and games and ‘Player of the Game’ graphics for home and away. Follow us on Instagram!<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow Lakers Nation’s Reporters<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
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Ryan Ward, Senior Reporter\/Editor<\/a> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daniel Starkand, Senior Reporter\/Editor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew Borelli, Senior Reporter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corey Hansford, Senior Writer<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ron Gutterman, Reporter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew Peralta, Reporter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Thanks for following Lakers Nation and our staff. We hope we can continue to keep you informed and entertained about the Los Angeles Lakers!<\/p>\n

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LakersNation.com is owned and operated by Medium Large Sports Media (https:\/\/mediumlargela.com)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The MediumLarge network includes LakersNation.com, DodgerBlue.com<\/a>, NHLrumors.com<\/a>, RaidersNewswire.com<\/a>, RamsNewswire.com<\/a>, RaptorsNation.com<\/a>, AngelsNation.com<\/a>, KrakenNation.com<\/a>, GoldenKnightsNation.com<\/a>, MyNHLdraft.com<\/a>, MyNBAdraft.com<\/a>, MyNFLdraft.com<\/a>, MyMLBdraft.com<\/a>, and SportsCity.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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