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The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Scotiabank Arena needing composure, and the King delivered it. LeBron James’ historic 10-point streak — the legendary 1,297-game run that began on Jan. 6, 2007 — finally ended against the Toronto Raptors, yet the moment felt more defining than disappointing for the Lakers. The finish belonged to Rui Hachimura, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked out of Toronto with a 123–120 win, but the moment that stayed with fans came in the final seconds, when Austin Reaves watched LeBron James give up a sure bucket to set up Rui Hachimura for the game-winner against the Toronto Raptors. The play captured everything about this Lakers group. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a pleasant surprise so far this season, racing out into playoff contention in the Western Conference with a hot start in 2025-26. They have been able to do that despite some injuries and other situations that have caused both LeBron James and Luka Doncic to miss games. On Thursday […]

As Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his historic 10-point streak were snapped on Thursday night, the result was a Rui Hachimura game-winner against the Toronto Raptors, 123-120. While James sacrificed the record for the Lakers’ Hachimura game-winner, the 27-year-old spoke about the message the star told him right before the consequential play. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a big win against the Toronto Raptors, as LeBron James made the pass to Rui Hachimura in the corner for the game-winning 3-pointer. Though Hachimura saved the day, it was Austin Reaves who kept the Lakers in it from beginning to end, and he finished the game with 44 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may dream of entering the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes someday. NBA insiders, though, say their path is blocked by one major obstacle: Austin Reaves. As Jake Fischer writes, the Lakers simply lack the draft capital and comparable young talent to compete with teams like Atlanta. That’s unless Milwaukee views Reaves as a […]

It was great while it lasted. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James saw his double-digit scoring streak end on Thursday in their nail-biting win against the Toronto Raptors, 123-120, at Scotiabank Arena after scoring only eight points. James scored at least 10 points for 1,297 consecutive games—a feat that might never be matched. Lakers coach […]

LeBron James did not hold back on his historic NBA-record scoring streak coming to an end in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. James is progressing through the 23rd season of his legendary career, a league record. He holds multiple records in the books, including one where he consistently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed a rare, historic moment on the side of LeBron James. The NBA legend watched his 10-point streak snap against the Toronto Raptors Thursday. But still became part of a moment where the “basketball Gods” intervened as JJ Redick put it. James handed the ball to Rui Hachimura instead with time […]

LeBron James just let his most unbreakable record die so the Los Angeles Lakers could live. With the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors tied in the final seconds in Toronto, James brought the ball up with eight points on a brutal 4-of-16 shooting night. One more bucket would have kept his historic streak of […]

LeBron James had fans on the edge of their seats as the Los Angeles Lakers battled against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. But it was not because of his usual clutch performances. James has set numerous records in his illustrious career, and one of his most impressive feats is his streak of […]

It took some time to get here, but it seems like Father Time has finally caught up with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Or at least for now. James struggled in their last game against the Phoenix Suns, scoring only 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting. It was his fifth game back since missing the […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (15–5) begin a demanding three-game East Coast road trip Thursday against the Toronto Raptors (15–7), ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said LeBron James has entered the “deep end” of an unfamiliar role in Year 23 — one shaped by injuries, roster shifts and the rapid rise of Austin Reaves. Windhorst discussed James’ […]

Chris Paul is one of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but his first stint with the team went a lot smoother than his second time around. The all-time great point guard signed with the team in the offseason in what was supposed to be a heartwarming send-off into retirement. Paul is retiring […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently fell back down to Earth, losing in blowout fashion at home to the Phoenix Suns in a game that was largely uncompetitive. The Lakers will now hit the road for an East Coast swing beginning on Thursday evening vs the Toronto Raptors, and they recently got some bad news on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have emerged as the most logical landing spot for Chris Paul after his shocking late-night departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, but the timeline complicates everything. Despite fan pressure and ongoing speculation, the Lakers are not currently in a financial position to sign Paul, at least not until mid-January. The […]

Elden Campbell, a forward/center who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers and won a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004, has passed away at the age of 57, per Broderick Turner of the LA Times. A strong rim-protector on defense and a capable contributor on offense, the former Clemson star played more than […]

As great as LeBron James is, he is only human. Therefore, the 40-year-old legend on the Lakers is bound to experience periods of slowness.  Over the last five games, James has averaged 15.2 points per game, the lowest average over that stretch since his rookie season of 2003. In December 2003, James averaged 20.2 points […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers crashed back down to Earth with a blowout loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. Despite playing with a mostly healthy lineup against a Suns team that saw Devin Booker exit in the first half and was already without Jalen Green, the Lakers turned in one of […]

The Phoenix Suns delivered one of their most decisive wins of the season Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 125–108 and snapping the team’s seven-game win streak by forcing Luka Doncic into his most turnover-plagued outing of the year. The Suns’ defensive effort overwhelmed the star guard throughout the night, disrupting the rhythm of […]

The rivalry between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks took another entertaining twist Monday night, and this time, Bronny James joined the storyline. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Brooks found himself matched up against Bronny on a possession late in the game. LeBron James gave Dillon Brooks the thumbs-down after […]

Luka Doncic has been the gift that keeps on giving for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s had his share of struggles as well in the 2025-26 NBA season. Despite uncorking a total of 38 points Monday against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Doncic ‘s night was far from perfect. For […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back down to Earth with a blowout home loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. Despite playing at mostly full strength, Los Angeles was powerless to stop Phoenix throughout this game, despite the fact that Devin Booker had to exit the game early due to injury. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers saw their seven-game win streak snapped on Monday following their 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns. After a decent start to the first quarter that saw both teams tied at 31, the Lakers were outscored 94-77 the rest of the game. It was an uncharacteristic game from the […]

Dillon Brooks is always on a mission to make his opponents’ life a miserable one to live. He even ratchets up the annoyance factor every time he comes up against the best players in the game. It’s not a coincidence that Brooks always turns up in matchups against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. And […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were ready for battle to start things off against Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Luka Doncic, in particular, seemed as though he was on his way to another monster scoring effort after dropping 20 points in the first quarter alone. But then the Lakers capitulated in the second […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, on the second night of a back-to-back, got punched in the mouth by the Phoenix Suns even though the Suns lost Devin Booker to a groin injury. Filled with execution lethargy on both ends of the floor, the Lakers got demolished to the tune of a 125-108 defeat. In fact, all […]

Luka Doncic is a true hooper through and through. It doesn’t matter if he’s playing three games in four nights or a back-to-back set — he’s always going to be bringing his best. On Monday night, Doncic came out of the gates firing during the Los Angeles Lakers’ clash against the Phoenix Suns despite playing […]

LOS ANGELES – Just as the Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup, they lost Marcus Smart who has been dealing with a back injury. Smart was set to miss his third straight game as the Lakers hosted the Phoenix Suns on Monday, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick was optimistic that […]

LOS ANGELES – During the course of an NBA season, lineups are rotations are often fluid due to injuries, absences, trades and roster signings/cuts. For the Los Angeles Lakers, they have had a fairly healthy rotation since the return of LeBron James who missed the first 14 games of the season. Unfortunately for Jarred Vanderbilt, […]

Over the last couple of seasons, the NBA MVP race has come down to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic battling for the award in the final weeks of the season. It seems like that is where we are heading yet again, but this time, Luka Doncic is the third horseman in this race. What Luka […]

On the second night of a back-to-back for the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star LeBron James will face the Phoenix Suns on Monday. James, who isn’t playing in back-to-backs yet, will suit up for the Lakers’ second leg, as head coach JJ Redick discussed as a precautionary approach to LeBron’s 23rd NBA season. James made his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling this season, and they added to their win column after the latest game against the New Orleans Pelicans. What’s been more fulfilling is that they’ve been able to do most of their winning without LeBron James, who just returned to the court about a week or so ago, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t just winning, they’re enjoying every second of it. After their latest 133-121 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the atmosphere inside the locker room looked less like a business-only playoff contender and more like a team in rhythm, in sync, and having fun. And the moment that perfectly captured that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers breathed easier on Sunday night after DeAndre Ayton brushed aside a late-game injury scare against the New Orleans Pelicans, knocking knees with Derik Queen in the fourth quarter before walking off with trainers. It looked tense in real time. It looked like another setback for a player who recently missed time […]

After a fast start for Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers against the New Orleans Pelicans, it would lead to the 133-121 victory on Sunday night, giving the team its sixth straight win. Though the Lakers were without LeBron James due to a left foot injury, Doncic and company got the job done, though […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a tear, and it’s becoming increasingly clear why: Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves aren’t just meshing; they’re dominating the league in a way that feels almost unfair. After yet another statement win, a 133-121 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Dončić delivered another eye-popping line: 34 points, 12 rebounds, […]

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the lowly New Orleans Pelicans team that simply may be looking for a way to speed up time. This season has been painful for the team that currently has a 3-17 record, and not even a head coaching change, with James Borrego stepping into interim duties in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans feeling good. With the way they have played of late, especially on offense, the Lakers have added to their hype. Superstar guard Luka Doncic has a lot to do with the excitement surrounding this season’s version of Los Angeles, as he has truly […]