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LeBron James may no longer be the star man on the Los Angeles Lakers with the advent of a certain Luka Doncic. However, at 41, James is still defying odds, and had plenty to work through in the win as he returned with 13 points and 11 assists. Head coach JJ Redick shared a tidbit […]

Once again, Luka Doncic delivered a signature superstar performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-122 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Slovenian guard finished with 38 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, three steals, and eight made three-pointers, and ended up breaking a major record along the way. The performance marked Doncic’s 10th game as […]

LOS ANGELES – After a late blunder involving a turnover that gave the LA Clippers a shot at tying the game, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged with a win, 125-122, after Nicolas Batum’s 3-point attempt missed the mark. The game was a high-scoring affair throughout, but the biggest play of the game, according to Lakers […]

Austin Reaves pulled off a ridiculous highlight during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Reaves is going through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Lakers. He made his way up the ranks as he became one of the best guards in the league, transforming himself […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers for the fourth and final time in the 2025-26 regular season, and it was yet another opportunity for Luka Doncic to play against the team he’s battled more than any in his career. In their first game out of the All-Star break, the Lakers got out […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic decided to prepare a surprise for his head coach JJ Redick. Doncic and Redick are going through their second season together. The latter is his sophomore year as a head coach in the NBA, while Doncic goes through his second with the franchise after the Lakers acquired him from […]

On the latest episode of The Road Trippin’ Show, former NBA center Kendrick Perkins explained why Cade Cunningham has “leapfrogged” Luka Doncic in his top player rankings, placing the Detroit star ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers guard in his current top five. Perkins said his top tier consists of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night thanks to a herculean effort by new guard Bennedict Mathurin. But with the Clippers also playing on Friday night on the second night of a back-to-back set, is Kawhi Leonard playing against the Los Angeles Lakers? The Clippers currently have a record […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will host the LA Clippers on Friday night, their first game back after the All-Star break, and LeBron James orignally appeared on the team’s injury report as questionable. James was listed as dealing with left knee soreness. However, he was upgraded to available an hour before the game. Here is everything […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers resume the regular season this Friday against the LA Clippers, they’ll have good news on the injury front. Austin Reaves, who made his return this month from a calf injury, is no longer on a minutes restriction, Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during team practice on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will return to action on Friday as they go up against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the latest chapter of their inter-city rivalry. The Lakers are coming off a win over the Dallas Mavericks before the midseason break, snapping a two-game skid. They are 6-4 over their last […]

LOS ANGELES – It’s been two weeks now that the Los Angeles Lakers have had Luke Kennard following the NBA trade deadline, but Thursday was his first practice with the team. Following his acquisition, the Lakers’ schedule didn’t allow for any practice time, and then the All-Star break popped up. But in the games he […]

The allure of Los Angeles never fades, but Phoenix Suns superstar guard Devin Booker is not interested in joining the Los Angeles Lakers — for now. That’s a takeaway one can get after seeing a fun interaction between Booker and an apparent Lakers fan, who told the former Kentucky Wildcats star to come and join […]

The Los Angeles Lakers remained mostly quiet over the NBA trade deadline, making one small move by sending Gabe Vincent and a pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luke Kennard. While Kennard has had a solid first few games in Los Angeles, he is unlikely to significantly alter the course of the Lakers’ […]

Speculation surrounding LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to intensify, with one league insider openly embracing the idea of a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel said he believes momentum is building toward James leaving Southern California this summer […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have appointed longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations, the organization announced Thursday, continuing a sweeping restructuring under new majority owner Mark Walter. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported the move on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing that Rosen, who has served as the Dodgers’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opted to remain mostly quiet at the NBA trade deadline, swinging a deal for Luke Kennard of the Atlanta Hawks but not doing much to address their bigger concerns. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes embarrassed the team over All-Star weekend with his performance at the NBA Slam Dunk contest in Los Angeles. Recently, […]

Chris Gotterup continues his meteoric rise as he recently claimed his fourth title on the PGA Tour in the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. Gotterup outclassed Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, marking his second win of the year. It also vaulted him ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler atop the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down this season, currently in decent playoff position in the Western Conference coming out of the All-Star break. This comes amid reporting on some of the drama behind the scenes in Los Angeles, with a recent article from ESPN exposing some intense family animosity between Governor Jeanie […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge. At […]

Los Angeles Lakers center and former top draft pick Deandre Ayton was detained for marijuana possession on Tuesday. According to reports, Ayton attempted to travel through a Bahamas airport while carrying the drug. “Feb 17 (Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday at Lynden Pindling International Airport in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James owns the most illustrious signature sneaker line in NBA history outside only Michael Jordan himself. In celebrating his twenty-third season in the league, the lifetime Nike athlete released his signature Nike LeBron 23, the latest installment in the league’s longest-running signature line. Next up, we’ll see a new colorway inspired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second half of the NBA season after All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome. The Lakers are in playoff position currently, but will still need to turn up the heat down the stretch of the season in order to secure a top six seed in the […]

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are in rather exclusive company at the moment, and history tells us that this specific company isn’t all that great. Entering the All-Star break, despite having a 33-21 record, the Lakers have been outscored by a point, which is not typical at all. In fact, L.A. is just the third […]

LeBron James’ future is currently up in the air, as there is speculation he could retire from the NBA, re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, or even sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for next season. With rumors running rampant, franchise governor Jeanie Buss weighed in on James’ future. Buss, who is 64 years old, claimed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the unofficial second half of their season following the All-Star game over the weekend. The Lakers are currently in solid position in the Western Conference playoff picture, but are only two games above the play-in line, meaning things could get dicey down the stretch. Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently navigated a turbulent trade deadline, during which forward Rui Hachimura was frequently mentioned in league-wide discussions. Reports from ClutchPoints and other insiders indicated that the Lakers engaged in direct talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a potential trade for De’Andre Hunter. Hachimura was reportedly a key piece in these negotiations, […]

The future of LeBron James has been a topic that has loomed large over the NBA season. James is in his 23rd year with the NBA and is still performing at a pace that puts him among the best players in the league. So, what will the Lakers do in the offseason once his contract […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo recently coached his celebrity team to victory, taking a brief break from a challenging season with the Bucks and ongoing trade rumors about his future. Currently sidelined with a calf strain, the two-time MVP used the weekend to reaffirm his loyalty to Milwaukee, stating, “As of today, I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Carmelo Anthony has never been one to bite his tongue, and his latest take on the state of the NBA is as spicy as a vintage “Hoodie Melo” midrange jumper. On a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the former Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t just praise his long-time friend LeBron James; he […]

After Deni Avdija made history at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as the first Israeli player to make the game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James discussed him and his aspirations to visit Israel. Speaking to reporters, James praised Avdija. He stands by his opinion that Avdija is worthy of being named an NBA All-Star […]

Every year, the NBA’s All-Star Game is heavily criticized by fans. Over the last few decades, the All-Star Game has turned from a semi-competitive game between two conferences to a glorified shootaround between two teams. There have been some good All-Star games, but those have been few and far between. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant […]

Star player Luka Doncic is entering the home stretch of the 2026 season with high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers, believing the team is fully capable of contending for a title now that it is returning to health. Despite a regular season plagued by injuries to himself, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers […]

LOS ANGELES – As he alluded to on Saturday, it was a short stint for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during the NBA All-Star Game. Doncic took the court for the first time since suffering a minor hamstring injury back during the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 5. During his media […]

Los Angeles Laker superstar forward LeBron James has nothing but respect for Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. Following the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles, James was asked for his thoughts on Edwards, whose Team Stars defeated James and Team Stripes in the championship round of the NBA […]

In 2026, LeBron James made the All-Star team for the 22nd time in his career, with coaches recognizing just how impactful of a star he is even though he hasn’t really been as prolific as he was in the past for the Los Angeles Lakers. James has the most All-Star nods in NBA history, with […]

They may be good friends now, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surely had their heated battles in the past. In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green hit James in the groin area after getting tangled up. Later […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game took place in the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Participating in the festivities was Lakers star LeBron James, who has long been known as one of the game’s most entertaining players. While the festivities might be taking place in Southern California, James recently spoke on why he […]

On Sunday, the NBA All-Star game will get underway from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with Lakers star LeBron James taking part in the festivities. James was recently made ineligible for the All-NBA team this year due to his absences from the lineup this season, but he will still be in uniform for the […]