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It’s safe to say Pau Gasol enjoyed the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, thanks in large part to Austin Reaves. Reaves banked the game-winner in overtime–with less than a second left!– to give the Lakers a 107-104  win. It looked like the Purple and Gold were on the verge of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 107-104, in a thrilling overtime battle at American Airlines Center on Wednesday — capped by a last-second three-pointer. Not from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, or Russell Westbrook: but, rather, from undrafted rookie Austin Reaves. Just as they drew it up. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1471320178088558592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1471320178088558592%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Flakers-news-lebron-james-la-saved-by-austin-reaves-epic-game-winner-vs-mavs%2F Reaves has been the biggest surprise […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks played an exciting game on Wednesday night. It was full of twists and turns, lead changes and big moments. In the end, the Lakers defeated the Mavs in overtime on a game-winning three point shot from rookie Austin Reaves. Another look at Austin Reaves' CLUTCH game-winning triple for […]

Isaiah Thomas recently stated that he believes he should have been part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster entering this season. On Wednesday, he doubled down on this bold claim by letting his game do the talking in what was a truly jaw-dropping NBA G League debut for the former two-time All-Star. Thomas played his […]

Despite all the criticisms about their age and their ability to go the distance, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are showing that they aren’t a team you would want to face in overtime. Just ask the Dallas Mavericks, who are just the latest team to fall victim to the the Purple and Gold […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heaved a huge sigh of relief on Wednesday night after escaping the Dallas Mavericks in overtime, 107-104. Rookie guard Austin Reaves hit the biggest bucket of his NBA career after sinking the game-winner. Reaves was totally ecstatic after his big shot as he ran down the floor. But somehow, Lakers guard […]

There’s a new hero in town for the Los Angeles Lakers and his name is Austin Reaves. The 23-year-old rookie just made a name for himself in a big way after hitting a game-winning triple for LA as they took down the Dallas Mavericks on overtime, 107-104. Reaves found himself with some space for one […]

Recent reports suggest that Russell Westbrook could be on his way out of Hollywood in the near future. The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly held discussions with opposing teams about a possible trade for the former league MVP. Ben Simmons’ name has emerged in the rumor mill, but it does sound like the Sixers have […]

Although they didn’t play Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins got some media attention before a national league game. NBA Lakers superstar LeBron James sported a Penguins jersey as the main part of his pregame look. As usual, King James’ fit was fire, and the Lakers captured the look for their Twitter account ahead of their […]

The COVID-19 outbreak that has spread across the NBA has affected the Los Angeles Lakers traveling party, as multiple staff members — including coaches, players, and broadcasters — are now in the league’s health and safety protocols. Let’s get you caught up on the latest news before the Lakers face the Dallas Mavericks at the […]

Amidst a COVID-19 outbreak that has affected multiple members of the Los Angeles Lakers team, staff, and traveling party, the Lakers did get some good news on Anthony Davis ahead of their road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Davis, who has missed the past two games, with left knee soreness, will start […]

It was revealed earlier in the week that the Los Angeles Lakers have had discussions about potentially trading away Russell Westbrook. The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the teams that were identified as a possible trade partner with Ben Simmons reportedly on LA’s watch list. More details about the Lakers’ discussion with the Sixers have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have limited resources to make a move before the Feb. 10 trade deadline. This was a point of skepticism for those who questioned their bold roster reconstruction. The Lakers have three stars on massive contracts — LeBron James ($41 million), Anthony Davis ($36 million), and Russell Westbrook ($44 million). LeBron and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is no stranger to the NBA’s injury report. Davis, as Los Angeles fans know all too well, pops up as questionable only to suit up later in the game for the Lakers. After missing the last two games due to a knee injury, the Los Angeles star received a […]

The NBA season continues with games on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Mavericks prediction and pick. Both of these teams have had similar starts to the season. The Los Angeles Lakers are 15-13 and have won […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ current best asset, aside from their superstars, is 21-year-old Talen Horton-Tucker (THT) who they’ve drafted and developed over the past couple of years. THT is a young wing and combo forward who has the knack of getting to the rim and has shown flashes of his talent on both sides of […]

Kevin Durant put on his Superman cape on Tuesday night to save the badly depleted Brooklyn Nets against the Toronto Raptors in overtime, 131-129. With several teammates sideline due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, Durant once again seized the opportunity to spearhead the Nets. He finished with a massive triple-double of 34 points, 13 rebounds, […]

Dwight Howard and Malik Monk joined Talen Horton-Tucker in the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will miss the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, the team announced on Tuesday night. Horton-Tucker was placed in health and safety protocols earlier on Tuesday after reportedly testing positive for COVID-19. The Lakers players […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and all-time great LeBron James took to Twitter to congratulate his good friend and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry for breaking the all-time 3-point record. Just landed in Dallas to see @StephenCurry30 broke the record and to make it even doper he did it in the GARDEN!! WOW CONGRATS BROTHER!! […]

Isaiah Thomas recently took a step closer to his mission to play in the NBA again after officially signing with the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold. At 32, IT is hoping for another shot at the big league, and in a recent interview, he revealed just how close he was to […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in a marquee matchup between two Western Conference teams with championship aspirations. Mavs star Luka Doncic has been dealing with an ankle injury and it goes without saying that his status for Wednesday’s tilt against LeBron James and Co. will be crucial […]

Los Angeles Lakers wing Talen Horton-Tucker has tested positive for COVID-19 and will enter the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported THT’s status, which was soon confirmed by multiple outlets, then the Lakers. Per Shams, THT is expected to miss multiple games. Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker has entered health and safety […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers both sit at sixth in their respective conferences with identical 15-13 records thus far in the NBA season. The Lakers have underachieved relative to preseason expectations, calling into question whether some of the pieces, such as star guard Russell Westbrook, actually fit. On the flip side, the Sixers […]

Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Los Angeles Lakers remains a hot topic. And it could get even hotter with Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reporting that the team “has held internal discussions” centered on potentially moving Westbrook via trade. The trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook simply hasn’t blended as well as Lakers […]

Trade season is heating up, which means the Los Angeles Lakers — the only franchise, maybe outside the Miami Heat, that seemingly every player in the NBA would happily play for — are starting to be name-dropped into rumors, however unfeasible. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 10. On Dec. 15, a slew of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker made headlines on Monday after it was reported that several teams from around the league could be interested in trading for the 21-year-old. We’re not entirely sure if LeBron James has caught wind of the rumors but for his part, The King definitely had some high praise for his […]

Anthony Davis is edging closer to his Los Angeles Lakers return, head coach Frank Vogel confirmed. A knee injury has seen Lakers big man Anthony Davis missing three of the Lakers’ 28 games thus far. The All-Star center was treated before Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder but was eventually ruled out about an […]

It was reported earlier on Monday that Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker has recently emerged as one of the most sought-after guards in the entire league. Ex-Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma, who now plies his trade with the Washington Wizards, has caught wind of the rumors and he decided to share his take on this […]

The New York Knicks could emerge as buyers as the February trade deadline draws nearer. Right now, the team could be looking to shake things up and they are currently being linked to a highly-coveted big man that has reportedly just been placed on the trade block. According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the […]

Since the news broke that Daryl Morey was fielding offers for Ben Simmons, an endless amount of teams have reportedly inquired about the former no. 1 pick. Despite this large group of potential suitors, no trade ever came about. The rumor mill came to a screeching halt once the regular season went underway, but it […]

Bryn Forbes of the San Antonio Spurs is reportedly going to be one of the guys that are going to be on the trade market at the NBA Trade Deadline. He’s one of the best 3-point shooters that the game has and he showed that last season with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was perfect with […]

There are a lot of questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster amid their poor start to the 2021-22 season, one of which is whether to trade Talen Horton-Tucker or not. LA is aiming to compete for the title with LeBron James leading the way, but it has become apparently clear that they can’t win […]

LeBron James was in a bit of a jovial mood on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Orlando Magic in the Staples Center. At one point in the game, the four-time league MVP decided to put on Wendell Carter Jr.’s glasses — a hilarious moment that has unsurprisingly gone viral. So much […]

Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks has been rumored to potentially be one of the players that Atlanta is looking to move at the NBA Trade Deadline. It is questionable why the Hawks would get rid of a 22-year-old who has shown that he can be an elite defender and also be a quality scorer […]

The LeBron James slander has got to stop right now. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar achieved yet another accolade that further established the fact that at this point in his career, The King is anything but done. LeBron has just been named as the league’s Western Conference Player of the Week following the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect Trevor Ariza and Kendrick Nunn to be major contributors to their pursuit of an 18th NBA championship. Ariza was Russell Westbrook’s first call after Russ was traded to Los Angeles and was pegged as an opening day starter. Nunn, who averaged 15.0 points per game over his first two seasons, […]

Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant might be out for the foreseeable future with a thumb injury, but that hasn’t affected his trade market. Arguably the organization’s best player, Grant is one of the hottest names around front offices in the Association. In fact, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, dozens of teams are calling […]

Don’t look now, but LeBron James, soon to be 37 years old, has been playing MVP-caliber basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. LeBron has dropped 30 points or more in six of his past eight games. He has averaged 29.8 points (52% shooting), 7.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists during that span. The […]

LeBron James notched his second triple-double of the season in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ home victory over the Orlando Magic. The superstar forward tallied 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in 37 minutes for the purple and gold. Speaking with Mike Trudell in his walk-off interview, James tipped his hat to a couple of […]