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OKLAHOMA CITY — After reaching a buyout with the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers’ Marcus Smart yearned for a winning environment ahead of the 2025-26 season, and pitched his case to head coach, JJ Redick. Following a 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Smart didn’t hold back on how Thunder dominated. Still, he’s eager […]

It has been a rough week for the purple and gold, as the Los Angeles Lakers have gone 1-2 on their five-game road trip. After the Lakers fell to the Atlanta Hawks, they bounced back with a 121-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets before an ugly performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers’ coach JJ […]

It was a rough night at the Paycom Center, as the Los Angeles Lakers endured an absolute blowout at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 121-92. After the loss, Luka Doncic blamed himself while speaking in the press conference. “Probably one of the worst this season,” Doncic acknowledged. “Wallace did a great job […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went up against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and they saw firsthand why they were able to hoist the trophy last season. It was a 121-92 loss for the Lakers, and they just could not keep up with the Thunder on either side of the ball. It started in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must have gone into their Wednesday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder with high hopes. After all, OKC was on the second night of a back-to-back, and they have the rest advantage coming off their Monday night win over the Charlotte Hornets. But then the Lakers proceeded to get punched […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber responded to Nico Harrison’s firing by the hands of his former team — the Dallas Mavericks — a reporter asked Luka Doncic for a comment on the matter. Harrison, the former Mavs GM who shipped Doncic, Kleber, and Markieff Morris for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, […]

There simply is no stopping the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite being on the second night of a back-to-back, they have thoroughly dismantled the 8-3 Los Angeles Lakers led by Luka Doncic. They wasted no time putting the pressure on the defensive end, resulting in them laying the smackdown on the Purple and Gold every which […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the NBA world continues to react to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday, former Mavericks forward-turned Los Angeles Lakers, Maxi Kleber, gave his opinion on the news. During team shootaround in preparation to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kleber, who was part of Dallas’ packaged deal for the […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025-26 season with an 8-3 record, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin revealed that guard Austin Reaves remains focused on winning rather than maximizing his next contract. Despite his breakout campaign and eligibility for a major payday, Reaves is reportedly “not obsessed” with earning every possible dollar […]

With Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioning that LeBron James is set to practice with their G-League affiliate in South Bay, the next step of his recovery has begun. As the Lakers have been minus James for the start of the season, this is no doubt a big step in the right direction. […]

As the Dallas Mavericks’ struggles deepen following the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, new details have surfaced regarding Klay Thompson’s free agency decision this past summer — one that could soon come full circle. According to The Athletic, Thompson chose to sign with the Mavericks primarily to play alongside Luka Doncic rather than join […]

When NBA teams invite players to training camp, the harsh reality is the majority of them don’t really have a chance at making the team’s final roster. But with the continued growth and expansion of the G League, it’s given NBA teams the option to keep some of those players under their umbrella and monitor […]

Lately, LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith haven’t been on the best of terms. The Lakers legend and the outspoken media personality continue to take jabs at one another. On Tuesday, Smith continued their feud by weighing in on the Lakers’ current state and what that means for James’ GOAT prospects, per The Ball in […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges voiced his frustration with officiating after Monday night’s 121-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the latest player to question whether the Lakers receive preferential treatment from referees. Bridges’ comments came during a halftime interview when the Hornets trailed 65-63. “It’s kind of hard guarding guys when they get […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrsion has left NBA fans and pundits buzzing.  Luka Doncic’s hot start with the Los Angeles Lakers has offered the perfect subplot. To start his first full year with Los Angeles, Doncic has scored 35+ points in 5 of the 7 games he’s played in this […]

The rest of the world may have moved on from the stunning Luka Doncic trade that brought him to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, but legions of Dallas Mavericks fans certainly have not. On Tuesday, the same Mavs got news they had been hoping to hear for several months, as Dallas reportedly is firing […]

Things could be going a bit better for the Dallas Mavericks right now, and they likely would be if they had not traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Although it appeared that polarizing Mavs general manager Nico Harrison had lucked out by getting the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA […]

The world continues to wait for Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James’ Year 23 in the NBA to officially start. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player has yet to make his debut in the 2025-26 NBA season, as he is still working his way back from sciatica, which he developed early in Los Angeles’ […]

When it comes to Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic, always expect the unexpected. He had one of those moments during the first half of Monday’s road game against the Charlotte Hornets when he gashed the home team’s defense for a surprising two-handed throwdown. Doncic is listed at 6-foot-8 by the NBA’s official website, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared a powerful message following the death of NBA legend Lenny Wilkens. Wilkens left behind a remarkable playing and coaching career in the NBA. As a player, he earned nine All-Star selections as his jersey number with the Seattle Supersonics hangs in the rafters. He even earned a spot […]

Luka Doncic went off on a referee following a play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Doncic is progressing through his second season with the Lakers. He is off to a historic start as Los Angeles has shined as one of the best teams in the Western Conference. […]

The NBA lost one of its pillars on Monday after Lenny Wilkens passed away at 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the unfortunate news but did not reveal the cause of death. Tributes poured in for Wilkens, whose career as a player and later as a coach spanned 50 years. His luminaries remembered him as […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick does not take losses well, to say the least, and that has caught the attention of former NBA player Lou Williams. Redick, after the Lakers were blown off the floor in a 122-102 loss to the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks, made it clear that he was none too pleased […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season. They won seven of their first nine games, despite the fact that LeBron James has yet to play a single minute. Initially, Austin Reaves had taken a giant step forward in James’ absence, dropping a 50-burger against the Sacramento Kings. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent NBA memory. Trading Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić signaled a philosophical shift away from the power-and-defense identity that had defined the Lakers since 2020. Luka’s arrival meant something different entirely: the offense would now run through elite playmaking, perimeter creation, […]

LOS ANGELES – The 2025-26 G League season officially tipped-off this week, and the South Bay Lakers, affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, came away with a 144-105 opening-night win against the Valley Suns. While it was just the first game of the season for South Bay, the prevailing thought following the win was that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off their most-lopsided loss of the season after they were trounced by the Atlanta Hawks, 122-102 to begin their current road trip. The Lakers will face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday for the second game of the trip, and they might have some reinforcements. Austin Reaves has […]

The Atlanta Hawks were able to get a big win against the Los Angeles Lakers without four of their starters, and it was with the help of players like Dyson Daniels, Mouhamed Gueye, and Asa Newell that propelled them to victory. The Hawks also got some help from their fans throughout the game, as they […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers came crashing back down to Earth with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks to end their brief winning streak. Making matters especially embarrassing for the Lakers was the fact that the Hawks were without their top four leading scorers in this game due […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played well this season despite the several injuries they’ve had to deal with early. Of course, LeBron James has been sidelined and has yet to play this season, but even Luka Doncic has missed some time. Austin Reaves is the latest key player for the Lakers who is dealing with […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ road tilt in Atlanta, JJ Redick told reporters he likes where the defense sits through nine games, even with LeBron James sidelined, and circled two fixes for this trip. Cleaner transition defense and answers for “unorthodox” pick-and-rolls. He also shouted out DeAndre Ayton’s rim protection metrics as a closest defender […]

JJ Redick was not happy with the Los Angeles Lakers’ performance following their 122-102 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Los Angeles was off to a strong start in the season, having a 7-2 record going into the matchup. Redick has been adamant about wanting a consistent level of play from his team, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber has been cleared to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. He was listed as questionable with an abdominal strain, but will make his regular-season debut. Kleber will join Luka Doncic and the Lakers amid a five-game winning streak, which was extended after Wednesday’s 118-116 win against the San […]

In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has set out to prove himself, demonstrating the strides he’s made from year one to year two. James received extended playing time from coach JJ Redick in the Lakers’ 123-115 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bronny finished with five points, six assists, and […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) prepare to begin their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (4-5) on Saturday, veteran forward Maxi Kleber reflected on Luka Doncic’s renewed happiness since joining the team last season. Speaking to Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group during media availability, Kleber shared his […]

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James hasn’t made his regular-season debut, there are still people wondering where he will be in 2026-27, amidst his final season under contract, including NBA insider Zach Lowe. Most of the NBA world has moved on from speculating about retirement after this season, citing a potential farewell tour —but […]

LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and has yet to suit up this season. Luka Doncic has already missed four games due to finger and lower-body injuries. And now Austin Reaves is being ruled out for the third consecutive contest because of a right groin strain, per NBA correspondent Marc Stein. Somehow, however, LA (7-2) […]

Luka Doncic has been in action for the Los Angeles Lakers for five games so far this season. As usual, he’s playing as one of the elite players in the league, helping lead L.A. to a 7-2 record. Although he’s mainly known for his offensive abilities, something he’s doing on defense will certainly catch the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could look to reunite Luka Doncic with one of his former Dallas Mavericks teammates before the trade deadline. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, center Daniel Gafford — a key contributor to the Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals run — has drawn interest from the Lakers as a potential midseason trade […]