Art for season two of HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” (HBO.)

Jeff Pearlman talks ‘Winning Time’ cameo causing allergy catastrophe

Latest ‘Winning Time’ episode explores one of the biggest upsets in NBA history

In 1981, the defending champion L.A. Lakers were stunned in the first round by the Houston Rockets (40-42)

‘Winning Time’ basketball producer Idan Ravin on bringing iconic players and iconic moments to life

On Season Two: 'I think we pushed it more this year because we knew more'

Season two of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ premieres in August

Season Two introduces Larry Bird to Winning Time.

Jerry West’s pursuit of damages over Winning Time portrayal could be difficult but not impossible

One legal analyst points to a fourth-wall breaking moment as an example of how West might have a case.

“Winning Time,” HBO’s new 80s Lakers series, is an entertaining look at a pivotal time in NBA history

HBO's series on the 1980s Lakers mostly delivers.

Adam McKay’s HBO Lakers series has a title and premiere date, while NBA distances itself

The Lakers and NBA (and Will Ferrell) reportedly don't like the negative, outlandish tone of the series.