Lakers Unveil Commemorative Photo Book Celebrating 70 Years

WHO:

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - The Los Angeles Lakers, luxury art-book publisher Taschen, LeBron James, Magic Johnson.

WHAT:

Variety - The Lakers are releasing a 528-page authorized history titled "Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold."

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - The book features essays from notable players including LeBron James and Magic Johnson.

WHERE:

Variety - The book chronicles the history of the Lakers from their beginnings in Minneapolis to their current status.

WHEN:

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - The book will be available on shelves on Oct. 1.

WHY:

Variety - The book aims to celebrate nearly eight decades of Lakers basketball history.

HOW:

Variety - The Lakers collaborated with Taschen to produce the coffee table book.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 22:02 UTC)

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to release a stunning 528-page authorized history titled "Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold," in collaboration with luxury art-book publisher Taschen. This impressive volume will feature essays from basketball legends LeBron James and Magic Johnson, chronicling the team's journey from its beginnings in Minneapolis to its current status. Fans can look forward to adding this celebration of nearly eight decades of Lakers basketball history to their collections when it hits shelves on October 1.