LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James passed Wilt Chamberlain-- another all-time great who joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the latter stages of his career -- for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Lakers have ties with three of the top ten scorers of all time. Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, and LeBron James, all played for the iconic team. Between the three of them, they have won five championships for the Lakers. For Lakers fans and card ...

January basketball delivers milestones, tight finishes and unexpected storylines as the NBA season enters its most revealing stretch.

LOS ANGELES -- With 3-pointers raining down on both ends of the floor Wednesday night, and LeBron James the most prolific rainmaker of them all, the Lakers upped their record to 8-6 with a 126-117 win over the Portland Trail Blazersat Staples Center.