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The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is officially less than one month away on Feb. 5, and it’s been no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers’ main goal is upgrade the team’s point of attack defense in the form of players on the wing. During the month of December, the Lakers were ranked No. 29 in […]

Recently, reports emerged from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Sacramento Kings point guard Dennis Schroder would be suspended for three games for attempting to hit a player for the Los Angeles Lakers after a recent game between the two teams. Later in the day on Saturday, that player was reported to be superstar Luka […]

LOS ANGELES – For the first time all season, the Los Angeles Lakers lost a ‘clutch’ game as they fell, 105-101, to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers had been 13-0 in games in which the point differential was five or less with five or less minutes to go in the fourth quarter. It was also […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101, Giannis Antetokounmpo received a special gift from the one and only LeBron James. “I got his jersey tonight” Giannis said. “I got his jersey tonight.” Giannis has the utmost respect for LeBron. pic.twitter.com/woRFIJe1vD — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2026 Altogether, Giannis scored 21 points, […]

Heading into a game against a Los Angeles Lakers team that stood just two losses behind them for the second spot in the Western Conference standings, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had lost four of their previous six games. It’s a lull that came mostly against losing teams and followed a stretch that […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James delivered an instant classic highlight on Friday night. That’s even if the final result against the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t go the Lakers’ way. In the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Doncic ignited the crowd with a perfectly timed lob in transition that […]

Here’s a familiar rumor, but a very different solution. Any time the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are mentioned in the same trade breath, one name inevitably surfaces: Anthony Davis. This time, though, the smoke points elsewhere. As the Lakers position themselves for a possible postseason push, the front office appears focused on pragmatic […]

Luka Doncic has made a career out of making the impossible look routine, but his pregame ritual just hit a whole new level of ridiculous. Before the Los Angeles Lakers tipped off against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night, the Slovenian superstar drained a trick shot that defies physics. Standing near the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are currently without Austin Reaves as he continues to rehab from a calf injury, and prior to the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that he does not have a new update on Reaves’ potential return to the court. The original […]

Rashad McCants believes the Los Angeles Lakers are facing a possible problem on their hands when the playoffs roll around. Entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers ranked fifth in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. All things considered, the Lakers have played fairly well considering LeBron James missed the first […]

Update: LeBron James will play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc Stein. The Los Angeles Lakers released their latest injury report Friday afternoon as they prepare to host the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV, with star forward LeBron James listed as questionable. James is dealing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return home from their mini-two game road trip having gone 1-1. Lakers star LeBron James did not play during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which was the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, and LeBron James did appear […]

A recent ESPN trade proposal linking the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings has surfaced as Los Angeles continues to search for solutions to its ongoing defensive issues despite a strong position in the Western Conference standings. ESPN NBA insiders outlined a small-scale deal centered on perimeter defense, suggesting the Lakers acquire Keon Ellis […]

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107–91 in a physical Western Conference matchup that never fully cooled, even after the final horn, with Jeremy Sochan and Jarred Vanderbilt at the center of a heated postgame moment. The Lakers played without LeBron James, and frustration showed. Under the lights at Frost Bank Center, […]

The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Of course, the last time Young was traded came back on draft night in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks moved him to Atlanta for Luka Doncic. Doncic was part of the biggest trade in NBA history a season ago, when Dallas dealt […]

With LeBron James out for the matchup, the San Antonio Spurs took control against the Los Angeles Lakers with poise and patience, turning a key fourth-quarter moment into a highlight. Leading 83–76, Jeremy Sochan drove hard, drew the defense, and floated a lob to Victor Wembanyama, who finished it effortlessly. It was not the turning […]

Even after the final buzzer had sounded, the tension did not end between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The Lakers lost to the Spurs, 107-91, snapping their three-game winning streak. As both teams were exiting the floor, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and Spurs forward Jeremy […]

With LeBron James being ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, the 41-year-old’s streak of being named to an All-NBA Team is in jeopardy. This was James’ 17th missed game this season, putting him right up against the NBA’s mandate of a minimum of 65 games played […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers currently have one open roster spot, but due to salary cap restrictions under the first apron, they cannon add a 15th player until mid-January, should they choose to do so. Scour social media and you’ll see plenty of Lakers fans clamoring for the team to call-up Kobe Bufkin […]

The San Antonio Spurs will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in a clash between two of the top three teams in the Western Conference. Both teams are looking to continue their positive momentum, but the Lakers and Spurs are facing some injury concerns with LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, respectively. James has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans watched a special night slip away even as Trey Murphy III caught fire. The shots kept falling. Threes came off movement. Drives came with confidence. The night closed with a career-high 42 points. Yet the Los Angeles Lakers still walked out with the win, and it became a sharp reminder to […]

Directly following a disappointing 106-105 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson may have given a sneak peek as to whether Victor Wembanyama will play vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of a back-to-back as he returns from injury. On playing time restriction, Wemby saw the court […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, and a viral clip went everywhere in minutes. Lakers star Luka Doncic delivered another closing act as his story grew louder in real time. A courtside fan barked first to Luka, then Doncic heard it. Then he answered the only way he knows. Shot. Net. Turn. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just heard it straight from LeBron James after another winning night. The Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111–103, and LeBron and Luka Doncic then closed the game and showed sharper chemistry with every trip down the floor. This is LeBron’s team in history, yet he still made the message simple. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be righting the ship after a rough end to the calendar year of 2025. They’ve now won three consecutive games, including a 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, to keep their spot at third place in the Western Conference standings. Head coach JJ Redick seems to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would not have taken a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night if it weren’t for LeBron James, that much is certain. Luka Doncic may have drilled the dagger triple to put the game out of the Pelicans’ reach, but it was James who built a cushion for the […]

LeBron James is more ground-bound than ever, which is not a surprise whatsoever considering that he recently turned 41 years of age on the 30th of December this past calendar year. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles Lakers star can still produce when it matters, like he did on Tuesday night to prevent the Lakers from suffering […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers added Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia in the offseason, the prevailing thought was the former Memphis Grizzlies’ duo would bolster the team’s defense. Both players have moved into the starting lineup recently amid injuries to Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, and they’ve brought an infusion of energy […]

This season has shown, more than ever, that even someone as god-like as LeBron James is a mere mortal. James has shown greater signs of aging than ever, and at 41 years of age, that simply is to be expected. But every now and then, the Los Angeles Lakers star rises to the occasion and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103, on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center to notch their third straight win. But it was far from easy, as the Lakers had to rally in the fourth quarter to eke out the come-from-behind victory. They improved to 23-11, including 13-5 on the road. Following their […]

Age is really just a construct for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James has defied logic with his level of play at 41 years old. While most people his age are dealing with physical problems and medical bills, the four-time MVP has continued to soar high and gallantly compete. Against the New Orleans Pelicans […]

A massive amount of star power and talent was enough to excite Los Angeles Lakers fans about the pairing of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, but what really makes this a one-of-a-kind duo is the collective basketball IQ the two men possess. They each boast elite instincts, court vision and body control, which can create […]

Rich Paul sparked renewed debate around the Los Angeles Lakers and their championship outlook after publicly stating he does not view the team as a title contender, raising questions about whether the comments reflect broader sentiment tied to LeBron James. During a recent episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul reiterated […]

LeBron James offered emphatic praise for two of the league’s rising stars during a recent episode of Mind the Game, detailing the work habits and on-court growth of Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Johnson after training alongside both players in recent summers. Speaking with co-host Steve Nash, James highlighted Maxey’s consistency and dedication, pointing to early-morning […]

The Los Angeles Lakers handled business in their back-to-back set against the Memphis Grizzlies, pulling off two convincing wins that showcased sharper execution and timely shot making. While the wins reflected strong performances from the roster and coaching staff, one unexpected voice also helped shape key moments on the floor. That voice belonged to Rich […]

Riding a two-game win streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the road for a brief two-game trip with matchups against the New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers have dealt with multiple injury issues this season, but head coach JJ Redick was hopeful that veteran guard Gabe Vincent might be able to […]

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense grinding to a halt recently, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to bring Dalton Knecht back into the team’s rotation. For a team that has struggled to knock down 3-point shots at times, Knecht is one of the best shooters on the team. Part of […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in two days, following a 120-114 win, where he matched Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson’s impressive assists-to-turnover ratio. It’s impressive to see James playing at a high level at 41. He finished with 26 points, 10 assists, and only […]

Before the season started, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took exception to the media’s low expectations for his squad, specifically regarding its defense. He was banking on Dillon Brooks sparking new life in the locker room and on the court, and 35 games into the 2025-26 campaign, those instincts have been incredibly accurate. The veteran […]