The Lakers announced that they will make a donation to the American Red Cross relief fund to assist victims of the devastating fires in Southern California. The Lakers will give all proceeds from the in-arena auctions at all 9 home games in November, and in addition will match that amount up to $100,000.

Coach Jackson held a preseason teleconference with media on Tuesday. Check out what the Lakers Coach said.

The Student and Teacher of the Month program allows for schools in the Los Angeles area to nominate outstanding faculty members and students for a chance to be invited to and recognized at a Lakers home game. Click here for more info.

Ime Udoka took the time out to write down some of his thoughts from the Lakers training camp in Hawaii. It's not all fun and games on the beach.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard/forward Bryon Russell, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

James Worthy, one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, and Lakers broadcasting icon Chick Hearn were enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night. In honor of these two basketball legends, check out an interview with Worthy, a Lakers.com tribute to Hearn and much more, including highlights and features.

Video from the ceremony

NBA History: Worthy bio

Photo gallery: Chick Hearn

Your 2003-04 Laker Girls.

Meet the 2003-04 Laker Girls The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their 2003-04 Laker Girl squad. Take the time to get to know the Laker Girls!

The Lakers will open the 2003-04 NBA season at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, October 28. Click here to see the entire 2003-04 Schedule.

The city of Los Angeles and STAPLES Center will host NBA All-Star 2004, it was announced June 7 by NBA Commissioner David Stern. The festivities are scheduled for Feb. 13-15, 2004.