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Lakers
The Lakers will honor the late Jerry West on opening night with a ceremony and all season with a band on the left shoulder of their uniforms, the team announced Tuesday.
Sept. 10, 2024
Sports
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees an 18-game NFL regular season as something that will help the players financially and help teams grow fan bases.
Aug. 26, 2024
Rams
The Rams, battered by injuries in the defensive backfield, added depth at cornerback by signing free agent Jerry Jacobs, the team announced Saturday.
July 27, 2024
A T-shirt with Jerry West’s face is placed on a baseline seat at Thomas and Mack Center along with a Dairy Queen cup because the Lakers legend enjoyed eating ice cream.
July 12, 2024
Jerry West built the Lakers into an institution as a player. He constructed the Lakers’ greatness as a general manager.
June 13, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Readers recall Jerry West showing them his Laker-gold Porsche or answering kids’ questions late into the night after a playoff win.
June 14, 2024
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the life of Jerry West, the Lakers’ coaching search and Caitlin Clark.
June 15, 2024
Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson praised Jerry West, the general manager who added them to the Showtime Lakers roster.
Obituaries
Jerry West took the Lakers to stunning heights season after season as a player, coach and general manager.
June 12, 2024
Magic Johnson recalls his first meeting with Lakers legend Jerry West, who died Wednesday morning, plus their relationship as player and mentor.