Los Angeles Lakers – NBA Cares

Deandre Ayton Named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Winner for November

– Ayton Recognized for Spearheading Hurricane Relief Efforts in Jamaica and Supporting Underrepresented Youth in Los Angeles – NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for Read more…

Lakers Hoops for Troops Clinic

These clinics invite US Armed Forces’ service members around Southern California to play on the Lakers home court at Crypto.com Arena, receive tips from Lakers legends on shooting, passing, ball-handling, and participate in a little friendly competition.

The NBA Breaks Ground on Green Schoolyard

The NBA Cares 75th Live, Learn or Play Initiative will provide Esperanza Elementary School with a green schoolyard; the refurbished yard will be done in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, NRDC, the Living Schoolyards Coalition, and the L.A. Neighborhood Land Trust.