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While Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves future with the team remains uncertain, NBA analyst Zach Lowe predicts he will re-sign, but isn’t ruling out a trade in the near future. Reaves’ option for the 2026-27 season is worth $14.8 million, which Lowe expects will be voided amid an extension with the Lakers during the offseason. […]

The injury hits for the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly keep coming as Jarred Vanderbilt was the latest player to appear on the team’s injury report ahead of their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jarred Vanderbilt was officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report for their game against the Grizzlies on Friday. Vanderbilt […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been a poor defensive team this season would be a major understatement. For the month of December, the Lakers have been essentially at the bottom of the league in terms of defensive rating, 29th to be exact, as per Khobi Price of The Southern California News Group. […]

A new year is upon us, and the NBA trade market continues to see plenty of rumors heating up. Although the big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis are what everyone wants to know about, there are plenty of teams around the NBA looking to make moves to compete right now. The Milwaukee Bucks […]

Rich Paul delivered a firm dismissal of trade speculation involving LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors during the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, shutting down a proposal that would have sent the Los Angeles Lakers star to Golden State. The discussion began when host Max Kellerman cited recent […]

Rich Paul offered his perspective on the uneven NBA career of his client Cam Reddish during the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, pointing to a combination of mental pressure, draft dynamics, and circumstance rather than a lack of talent. Paul framed his assessment by recalling Reddish’s early scoring ability […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injuries here and there this season, and it’s caused players to miss an extended period of time. The latest to suffer an injury is their rookie after an MCL sprain, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “Lakers rookie Adou Thiero has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain […]

Phoenix Suns big man Mark Williams nearly became a Laker, but a trade that was supposed to make him one last February was ultimately turned down. And now, Williams has finally broken his silence over that controversial rescinding of his trade. Reacting to that failed transaction between his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, and the […]

Hall of Famer Reggie Miller delivered pointed criticism of Luka Doncic during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, calling out the star guard’s defensive effort during the NBC broadcast. Late in the second quarter, Miller focused on a possession in which Doncic failed to slide over defensively, instead raising […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit another rough patch Tuesday night, falling 128-106 to the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena and dropping to 20-11 on the season. The loss stung not just because of the margin, but because it highlighted issues that continue to linger on the defensive end. During NBC’s broadcast, Reggie Miller zeroed in […]

When it comes to sports agency, Rich Paul has rewritten the book. His efforts helped catapult LeBron James into the stratosphere along with many others. In many ways, he helped orchestrate the phenomenon of the Big Three super teams.  The most obvious example was that of LeBron, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh with the Miami […]

Throughout LeBron James’ career, his friend and agent Rich Paul has been at his side. Over the summer, he was instrumental in James signing a $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for another year.  Recently, Paul said that the Lakers weren’t a championship-caliber team despite James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves on […]

Head coach JJ Redick admits that the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find their identity after a 129-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons. Redick spent time berating the Pistons for fouling on nearly every defensive possession, as the Lakers coach stated during his postgame media availabilty. As for the Lakers’ identity, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their losing ways with a brutal home loss to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 128-106. Any concerns about the Lakers’ defense were not quelled with this performance, and it wasn’t a great game from LeBron James on his 41st birthday, scoring 17 points in the […]

It’s wild to think that LeBron James is 41. For many, they still view him as that high school superstar from Akron, Ohio, who became an icon for his generation. On Tuesday, the Lakers legend celebrated his birthday by providing counsel he would give to his 18-year-old, per Spectrum SN.  “Just go out, just have […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gave an interesting response to a question regarding off-the-ball plays for LeBron James. James didn’t hold back on the Lakers’ shortcomings during his postgame media availability, telling reporters how the Lakers need to figure things out as a team. In […]

LOS ANGELES – The feel-good vibes after the Los Angeles Lakers’ win against the Sacramento Kings earlier this week were washed away following the team’s ugly 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. A big issue during the Lakers’ loss to the Pistons was turnovers, with Luka Doncic committing eight of the team’s 20 […]

Talk about a reality check for the Los Angeles Lakers. They were always going to be underdogs against the Detroit Pistons during their Tuesday night game. However, the expectation was that LA was at least going to put up a fight against the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference. Instead, the Lakers got demolished by […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took excemption to the officiating in the game, calling out his opponent’s defense during his postgame media availability. The Lakers faced the Pistons on LeBron James’ 41st birthday, as Detroit handed Los Angeles its 11th loss of the season. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Detroit Pistons 128-106 on Tuesday night. When all was said and done, All-Star LeBron James did not mince words about how the team has been impacted by injuries this season. Even still, the 41-year–old was sure to note that the team can’t afford to make excuses. “We haven’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not have the birthday game he hoped for on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, but he did manage to showcase his impressive conditioning and physique at 41 years of age. During a somewhat frenetic sequence in the third quarter, Luka Doncic delivered a perfect bounce pass to […]

LOS ANGELES – With a little over two months of the regular season gone by, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is leading the NBA in scoring at 33.7 points per game. Whether it’s one of his patented step-back 3-point shots or a drive to the basket, Doncic is the head of the snake for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his birthday on Tuesday while he’s in the midst of a never-before-done 23rd season in the NBA. James has a couple of teammates on the Lakers who were barely born during his rookie season in the league. One of those players is Nick Smith Jr. who was born […]

Austin Reaves’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers might be in question as he could test free agency for a big contract in the 2026 offseason. Which paves the way for plenty of scenarios of interactions with multiple teams. Reaves has been with the Lakers since 2021, making his way up the ranks before finally […]

In the midst of an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA, LeBron James celebrated his 41st birthday, making him the oldest player in the league. A good birthday present for James would be a win as the Los Angeles Lakers square off against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, but in the meantime, James was serenaded […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get back on track following Sunday’s 125-101 win against the Sacramento Kings, and part of the talk following the game was a couple of dunks LeBron James threw down off lob passes. One lob pass came from Marcus Smart, the other came from Deandre Ayton. […]

Bill Simmons tossed gasoline on the NBA discourse this week with a trade idea that instantly grabbed attention. On his podcast, the The Ringer founder proposed a straight-up swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, sending LeBron James to the Bay Area and Jimmy Butler to Los Angeles, per Yahoo. Simmons […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ brutal loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, head coach JJ Redick was beyond frustrated when he vowed that the following practice was going to be an uncomfortable one. And after the message had been delivered at practice, it appeared to be received as the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column following their 125-101 win against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. But as has been the recurring theme for the Lakers this season, when one player comes back from injury, another one seems to go out. Coming into the Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on […]

LeBron James achieved an incredible career feat following his performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, a record in the league. He has racked up multiple records throughout his time in the NBA, and he added […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a playful shot at himself as his veteran superstar LeBron James approaches the age of 41. James turns 41 years old on Dec. 30, standing out as one of best veteran stars in the league this season. Not only that, but he is also going through an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bested the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, thanks in large part to the showings that LeBron James and Luka Doncic were able to provide. After the contest, James was sure to say that the entire roster must be involved in the team’s progression. “I don’t want to create the narrative of […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and his teammates after their 119-96 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. Redick said the Lakers players didn’t care enough, questioning their professionalism, and vowed to put his guys through the toughest practice of the season before facing the Sacramento Kings on […]

Dennis Schroder prides himself on consistently bringing intensity to the court, but he was unable to rattle Luka Doncic on Sunday night. The Sacramento Kings point guard directed some strong words at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar while his team was shooting free throws, which might have gotten under the skin of other players. Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back to their winning ways in their latest game, defeating the Sacramento Kings 125-101, and it came with an efficient game from LeBron James. The Lakers’ star had 24 points and shot 11-of-13 from the field, and he’s still showing that he isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With James’ 41st […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, and All-Stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James were key components of the victory with guard Austin Reaves out due to a calf strain that he suffered during the team’s Christmas Day Game against the Houston Rockets. When all was said and done, Doncic was […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak following their 125-101 win against the visiting Sacramento Kings, and a big reason for that win was the contributions of Nick Smith Jr. off the bench. Prior to the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned that Smith was going to get his […]

LeBron James pulled off a fantastic alley-oop dunk after connecting with Marcus Smart during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through his NBA-record 23rd season, continuing to shine as one of the best veteran stars in the league. Even though Los Angeles has performed well as […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook reached a major milestone Saturday night in his 18th NBA season, surpassing Magic Johnson on the league’s all-time assists list. The milestone came during Sacramento’s 113–107 home win over the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center, a game in which Westbrook recorded 21 points, nine assists, and five rebounds […]