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On the heels of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-99 blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavs, is head coach JJ Redick underachieving in his second year as head coach? Former NBA guard Rashad McCants believes so amid the Lakers’ recent 5-5 stretch over the past 10 games. The Lakers’ 30-point loss to the Cavs follows a […]

There’s no surprise that teams are lining up for the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, as he’s one of the most dominant players in the league. With the report that Antetokounmpo is open to going to another team, and the Milwaukee Bucks are willing to move him, teams are trying to find a way to get a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big game with the New York Knicks this Sunday at Madison Square Garden. After LeBron James possibly played his last game in Cleveland, there is a chance it will be his last at the Garden, and many fans recognize it, according to the New York Post. “Tickets on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Washington Wizards, and they could be welcoming back a key player to the lineup in the matchup. For over a month, Austin Reaves has been out because of a left calf strain, but there was always optimism that he would return during the Lakers’ road trip. It […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers got an injury scare when Luka Doncic fell off the Cleveland Cavaliers’ senselessly elevated court and was down for a brief period. Doncic thankfully was able to return to the game, which the Lakers lost by 30 points despite being within 2 at halftime. Now, the Lakers have learned more […]

Austin Reaves got major news about his status for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming matchup against the Washington Wizards. Over a month has passed since Reaves saw action for the team. He suffered a calf strain in the Lakers’ Christmas showdown against the Houston Rockets, putting him on the sidelines since. The star guard has […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris offered a blunt assessment of Dalton Knecht’s reported trade request, sharing unfiltered comments about the young guard’s confidence, on-court limitations and strained standing with the franchise. On the latest episode of The Morris Code, Morris addressed Knecht directly while recounting his first impressions and later interactions with the […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Los Angeles Lakers in what could’ve been LeBron James’ final game at Rocket Arena, one of the young standouts of the night, Jaylon Tyson, felt that Donovan Mitchell deserved to be recognized for his leadership. So when Cleveland’s All-Star guard was asked about the stage and what The King […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent win over the Chicago Bulls on the road, the highlight of the night belonged to big man Jaxson Hayes, who went between the legs for an Eastbay dunk, electrifying the United Center crowd. Hayes has long been known as an elite athlete for a big man, but even the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a 30-point defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers got an injury scare early in this game, when superstar Luka Doncic briefly had to exit the contest before ultimately returning. Doncic’s injury, in which he fell onto the […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back to Earth with an ugly road loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. While the Lakers were able to keep things competitive in the first half, the Cavaliers ultimately pulled away later on, winning the game by 30 points. The blowout nature of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an awful game in Ohio, falling 129-99 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In what could have been his last game in Cleveland, LeBron James shared a heartfelt message on his jersey for his mother, Gloria, after the game. LeBron James wrote this message to his mom Gloria on his Lakers jersey: "To Mama […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 despite Evan Mobley and Darius Garland being unavailable. But before the Cavs won, Luka Dončić left the game briefly due to an injury. After the game, Lakers’ coach JJ Redick blasted the Cavs’ court at Rocket Arena, citing an unsafe playing area, according to The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic endured an injury scare during the team’s 129-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Doncic was able to return to the game after an awkward step on Cleveland’s raised court following a three-point shot that led to the scare. “I kind of got scared. It wasn’t a […]

Bronny James used to watch in awe as a kid, as his dad, LeBron James, built a legacy with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, as fate would have it, they are teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, with the younger James looking to make a name for himself, even though it feels like an exercise in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James addressed renewed retirement speculation Wednesday night after a lopsided road loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making it clear he is not viewing the 2025-26 season as a farewell tour by any means. After the Lakers fell 129–99 to the Cavaliers, James was asked about the emotional weight of returning […]

LeBron James looked pensive as he talked to reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers were routed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-99, at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. It spoiled James’ return to his hometown and his latest impressive feat, as the Lakers played listlessly in the second half. James was not his usual self, scoring only […]

When Charles Barkley talks, people usually listen, often because he’s right. On a recent episode of Inside the NBA, Sir Charles dropped a bomb regarding the future of LeBron James and the Lakers that has the basketball world buzzing. “There’s one thing I’m sure of—this is his last year with the Lakers,” Barkley stated firmly. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 129–99 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, extending their winning streak to five games Wednesday. What began as a competitive contest quickly unraveled after halftime. Cleveland carried a slim 57–55 lead into the break, then detonated for a 42–22 third quarter that effectively ended any chance of a Lakers […]

In another reminder to LeBron James about how long he’s been playing in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward saw his son and teammate, Bronny James, take off for a huge throwdown late in Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at his old stomping grounds. As the Lakers were getting blown out […]

The royal return of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to Rocket Arena on Wednesday became even more special. The Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming for their third straight win. It was an emotional homecoming for James, who had to wipe away his tears when the Cavaliers played a video tribute for him in […]

The atmosphere inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is electric tonight, but not just because of the scoreboard. While LeBron James has returned to Northeast Ohio many times since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, this visit feels heavier, like the final chapter of a legendary book. With retirement rumors shadowing his every move, Cleveland Cavaliers fans made […]

The prodigal son came home on Wednesday as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. It is an emotional moment for James every time he returns to his hometown. He treats being from Akron, Ohio as a badge of honor, knowing that he has reshaped not only a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans had quite a scare on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, when superstar guard Luka Doncic left the game in the first quarter after seemingly hurting his ankle. “Luka Doncic just appeared to injure his left foot/ankle stepping back on a shot attempt. The court […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were set to make their only stop of the regular season in Cleveland to face off against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, and it was a homecoming for both LeBron James and Bronny James. LeBron began his career in Cleveland and Bronny was already an older child by the time LeBron led […]

Trade rumors have begun to ramp up as the deadline approaches, and there are many teams looking to make additions and also subtractions to their teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the teams looking to shed salary, and De’Andre Hunter’s name has popped up. As for the Los Angeles Lakers, they want to add […]

With the NBA trade deadline one week away, one name that has come up trade rumors is Los Angeles Lakers second-year wing Dalton Knecht. Knecht has been mentioned as candidate for a new home come the deadline, and the situation has advanced further in terms of him potentially being on the move. Dalton Knecht and […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to upgrade the roster at the NBA trade deadline next week, but one main issue that the Lakers have run into is their lack of available trade assets. One player who could garner trade interest across the league is Rui Hachimura, who is now among […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing well recently, currently sitting 11 games over .500 after a recent road win over the Chicago Bulls. Still, some have speculated that a trade could be on the horizon for the Lakers, with the deadline looming next week. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that “Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Recently, we had some news from Los Angeles that might get the Lakers fans dizzy. According to a new report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are signaling a definitive changing of the guard, effectively turning the page from LeBron James to focus entirely on Luka Doncic. The franchise now views Doncic as its undisputed […]

As the February deadline draws near, the Los Angeles Lakers are once again circulating in trade rumors, specifically regarding forward Dalton Knecht. This is not unfamiliar territory for Knecht, who was briefly traded to the Charlotte Hornets last season for Mark Williams before a failed physical voided the deal and returned him to Los Angeles. […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic is currently leading NBA in scoring at 33.8 PPG and shares the shortest odds to be crowned the league’s Most Valuable Player. The Lakers are also focused on a championship title, maximizing the remaining LeBron/Luka window during this season. Doncic recently unveiled a new colorway of his latest Jordan Luka […]

Dalton Knecht’s 2025 season had a weird blip in it. For a brief moment, the Los Angeles Lakers forward was a member of the Charlotte Hornets after he was traded for Mark Williams. However, Williams failed his physical, causing the trade to be rescinded and for Knecht to return to LA. He would then finish […]

LeBron James had a slow start to the season after having to work his way back on the court from dealing with sciatica. As the season has progresed, James looks like regular self, and that’s quite impressive for a player who is his age and played so much basketball in his life. The Los Angeles […]

Late in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Jaxson Hayes went for a highlight play, incredibly going for an EastBay dunk in transition after intercepting a pass. This is the kind of dunk that players pull off in Slam Dunk contests, so to see it in a competitive […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr. and Drew Timme have contributed to wins for the Lakers, and have been with the parent club for most of the year. The Lakers’ third two-way contract […]

Even Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is left in absolute shock by the apparent Pro Football Hall of Fame snub of former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player voiced his feelings about the Belichick news with a blunt reaction on social media. “Man there’s no way […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are banged up heading into a game with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Guard Austin Reaves and forward Adou Thiero are out for the game, per Clutchpoints reporter Brett Siegel. Los Angeles is coming off a win on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Reaves is dealing with a calf strain, and […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers facing a grueling schedule ahead of the All-Star break, there is speculation also about what the team can do to improve with the trade deadline coming on Feb. 5. After the Lakers’ crushing win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, 129-118, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst gave his true thoughts regarding […]