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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 […]

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On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their winning ways going with a comfortable road win over the Chicago Bulls. Luka Doncic was brilliant in this game, pouring in 46 points on the evening, and electrifying the crowd with several contested threes late in the fourth quarter to salt the game away. Doncic has […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive road win over the Chicago Bulls, pushing their record to 28-17 in the process. The story of the game was Luka Doncic, who scored 46 points in this one, taking over in the second half after LeBron James dropped 20 in the first half. […]

The star LeBron James continues to challenge the limits of longevity in his twenty-third season, most recently delivering an ageless performance with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Chicago Bulls. At the United Center, the superstar set a new season high for scoring in a single half by dropping twenty points before the break. His […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a comfortable road win over the Chicago Bulls in the Windy City. Luka Doncic was brilliant in this game, scoring 46 points, including a barrage of three-pointers in the fourth quarter, to guide Los Angeles to the victory. The highlight of the game […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had a phenomenal performance on Monday night. After his performance against the Chicago Bulls, he made a wild and crazy claim. Doncic said that when he was younger, he made a dunk after moving the ball between his legs. Doncic actually made sure reporters knew about it, as they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just witnessed another moment of magic even the NBA has never seen from Luka Doncic. He turned a four-game stretch into history, beginning with a win over the Denver Nuggets and peaking in a victory against the Chicago Bulls. Along the way, this Lakers run blended dominance with control and felt […]

The much-awaited NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month will feature a new format and the league’s biggest names, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. They have been fixtures in the midseason spectacle, and Doncic and Jokic have enjoyed it together as good friends, including playing pranks […]

Luka Doncic is an absurd talent. We all knew that the Los Angeles Lakers star is a one-of-a-kind talent, an offensive juggernaut capable of incredible feats every game. Against the Chicago Bulls, Doncic was once again brilliant for his team. The star guard showed off his talents once again, carrying the Lakers to a 129-118 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was all smiles after they handily beat the Chicago Bulls, 129-118, at United Center on Monday. They have notched back-to-back wins, while also starting their five-game road trip on a positive note. Doncic starred anew for the Purple and Gold, exploding for a game-high 46 points, including eight three-pointers, […]

Once in a while, Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will pull off a jaw-dropping highlight, reminding fans that he is one of the most effortlessly athletic players in the NBA. To wit: The Lakers’ game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. With the Lakers ahead by a comfortable margin in the fourth quarter, Hayes […]

It’s been six years to the day since Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were killed in a helicopter crash. It was a moment that still hits home for Lakers and basketball fans. On Monday, the Lakers were on the road to take on the Bulls in Chicago. During the game, the United […]

LeBron James is still the King. In his 23rd season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar put on a clinic at the United Center on Monday night, reminding the league that he hasn’t lost a step. James set a new season-high for a single half, lighting up the Chicago Bulls with a vintage performance that silenced […]

Michael Jordan may have a statue outside the United Center, but on Monday, it was LeBron James who commanded awe as the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Chicago Bulls. In the early minutes of the first quarter, James tapped the ball away from Matas Buzelis. It went to Luka Doncic, who then tossed it to […]

LeBron James is once again proving that his elite basketball IQ doesn’t just stay on the hardwood. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to social media on Monday to announce a massive guest for the next episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast: Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. James didn’t hide his energy for the […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers making their only regular season trip to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday, it was inevitable that the debate between who is the better player, LeBron James or Michael Jordan, would rear its head. Prior to the Lakers’ game against the Bulls, head coach JJ […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is having another historic season in year 23 in the NBA, keeping pace with his historic signature sneaker line over at Nike as well. James has debuted a number of updated colorways of his latest Nike LeBron 23 model, ringing in this upcoming release with a classic moment that sparked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rollercoaster season so far, but they’ve still managed to stay among the top six in the Western Conference through it all. Luka Doncic and LeBron James have carried them the past few weeks, and they’re still waiting for Austin Reaves to get back in action, as he’s still […]

LOS ANGELES – As the NBA continues to evolve in terms of ‘positionless’ basketball and non-traditional lineups, the Los Angeles Lakers have played most of this season with only one big on the floor. But as the Lakers continue to search for consistency, head coach JJ Redick debuted a different frontcourt lineup in recent games […]

Shaquille O’Neal trying to speak Slovenian to Luka Doncic was not on our 2026 bingo card, but we’re here for it. During the Jan. 25 show of Inside the NBA hosted by Shaq, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley, they had Doncic as a guest. Shaq attempted to speak Slovenian to Doncic, who’s from […]

With rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, especially regarding Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and his availability, there’s no doubt those are two teams that could be in the running to make a play for the star. While the Lakers prepare for the upcoming trade deadline on Feb. 5, along with the […]

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks and ultimately won the game thanks to a late surge in the fourth quarter. This game marked Luka Doncic’s second return to Dallas since the team infamously traded him nearly one year ago, and he played well, scoring 33 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers handled business against the Dallas Mavericks, defeating them 116-110, and it was even better than they were able to do so against Luka Doncic’s former team. It may have been close to a year since the trade happened, but there are definitely some emotions that come with being on a team […]

The Luka Doncic trade shook the NBA world by storm last season. One of the best players in the league was traded without any warning whatsoever. Back then, then-GM Nico Harrison justified trading Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers by saying that “defense wins championships”. Of course, Harrison was referring to Doncic’s discouraging effort on […]

After dealing with what seemed like a rotating door of injuries this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a relatively clean slate of health as of late, with only Austin Reaves and rookie Adou Thiero currently sidelined. And in the case of Reaves, he is progressing towards a return soon. The Lakers could use […]