Former Lakers guard and Hall of Famer Michael Cooper played on some stacked and truly special teams in the 1980s.

In the 1980s, the Los Angeles Lakers redefined professional basketball—transforming the sport into a full-on spectacle in line with the excess of the era.

McKay will direct the pilot for Showtime, a fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s L.A. Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a ...

When Jeff Pearlman began doing research on a book he wanted to write about the Lakers’ “Showtime” era of the 1980s – it involved a two-year-process and about 300 interviews – someone ...

O'Neal, whether or not he was aware of Vitti's intimate connection to the 1987 chip, nagged the trainer every time he saw it.

HBO and Adam McKay are making a pilot based on Jeff Pearlman's book about the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s.

Created by Adam McKay, Showtime follows the professional and personal lives of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and coach Pat Riley.

Reading Jeff Pearlman’s new book about the 1980s Showtime Lakers has unearthed more than a few memories.

HBO’s 1980s Showtime Lakers pilot has added two more faces to its cast.Quincy Isaiah and Solomon Hughes will star in the drama pilot as Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ...

HBO Orders ‘Showtime’ Pilot About ’80s LA Lakers From Adam McKay Project is based on Jeff Pearlman’s book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s” ...

The Lakers finally unveiled their new uniforms for the 2018-19 season, featuring a throwback look to the 1980s Showtime era.

The Lakers in the 1980s won five NBA titles and were known for bringing glitz and glamor to the Forum in Inglewood, plus having antics off the court. Thus they were called the “Showtime Lakers.” ...