LakersBeat is an independent Los Angeles-based media outlet covering the Los Angeles Lakers through breaking news, game coverage, roster updates, injury reports, analysis and original video.
Our goal is to provide Lakers fans with timely, accurate and accessible coverage while adding context beyond the headline. LakersBeat covers developments surrounding the team throughout the regular season, playoffs, offseason and NBA calendar.
Our Founder
LakersBeat was founded in 2026 by Los Angeles sports media publisher and producer Roger Arrieta.
Arrieta is also the founder and publisher of DodgersBeat, an independent credentialed media outlet covering the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the producer of the Bleed Los Podcast Network. His experience includes reporting from professional clubhouses and press conferences, conducting player and team interviews, producing original video, and managing multilingual sports coverage.
LakersBeat brings that same commitment to professional sports journalism to its coverage of the Lakers and the NBA.
Our Coverage
LakersBeat focuses on:
- Breaking Lakers news
- Free agency and transactions
- Injuries and roster developments
- Game coverage and postgame analysis
- Player and coach interviews
- Original reporting and video
- Commentary and long-form analysis
News reports are based on original reporting, official announcements, direct interviews and clearly attributed reporting from credible sources. Commentary and opinion will be identified as such.
Accuracy matters to us. When an error is confirmed, LakersBeat will correct it transparently and as quickly as possible. Readers can report a possible error or contact the publication through our Contact page.
Independence
LakersBeat is independently owned and operated. Editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, sponsors, teams, leagues and other outside organizations.
LakersBeat is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the Los Angeles Lakers, the National Basketball Association or their related organizations. sponsored by the Los Angeles Lakers, the National Basketball Association or their related organizations.