1998–99 Los Angeles Lakers season

The 1998–99 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 53rd season of the franchise, 51st in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 39th in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the Lakers signed free agent Derek Harper. It was the Lakers' final season at the Great Western Forum. At midseason, Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell were both traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid and B.J. Armstrong, who was released and signed with the Orlando Magic. The Lakers move continued midway through the season, acquiring rebounding specialist Dennis Rodman, who was well known for winning championships with the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls. However, after 23 games, Rodman was released by the team.

1998–99 Los Angeles Lakers season

The 1998–99 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 53rd season of the franchise, 51st in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 39th in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the Lakers signed free agent Derek Harper. It was the Lakers' final season at the Great Western Forum. At midseason, Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell were both traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid and B.J. Armstrong, who was released and signed with the Orlando Magic. The Lakers move continued midway through the season, acquiring rebounding specialist Dennis Rodman, who was well known for winning championships with the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls. However, after 23 games, Rodman was released by the team.