What did Jim Buss do wrong at the Lakers?

Jim Buss promised he would have the Lakers back in contention in 2017. The past few months have been some of the worst in history..including a putrid 2–14 record in December. That's not even the bad part. read more

Jim Buss promised he would have the Lakers back in contention in 2017. The past few months have been some of the worst in history..including a putrid 2–14 record in December. read more

The hammer finally fell on Tuesday, when Jeanie and recently added Lakers legend Magic Johnson fired Kupchak and stripped Jim Buss of all his basketball power. While Johnson now assumes the role of president of basketball operations, the Lakers are expected to add Rob Pelinka, the agent of retired Lakers star Kobe Bryant, as general manager, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. read more