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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made clear on the latest episode of Mind the Game that his priorities this season have nothing to do with individual numbers or personal spotlight. Speaking with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James said his focus is singular: winning basketball games. “Listen, all I care about is […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (13–4) prepare for their final West Group B matchup in NBA Cup play, the team has released its latest injury report ahead of Friday night’s meeting with the Dallas Mavericks (5–14) at 10:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. The status of veteran guard Marcus Smart headlines the update. The Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James opened up about his son Bronny James’ development and his evolving role within the team during the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash. The conversation arrived as the Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025-26 season and […]

The Baltimore Ravens failed to protect their home turf on Thanksgiving Day as they bowed to the Cincinnati Bengals, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium. The much-awaited return of Joe Burrow gave the Bengals an extra boost as they outclassed the Ravens in the final three quarters to secure the victory. Cincinnati improved to 4-8, while […]

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched a spot on in the NBA Cup quarterfinals following their win against the LA Clippers on Tuesday, and they have one more cup game remaining against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The Lakers were without Deandre Ayton in the win against the Clippers due to a knee injury, but he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling of late, winners of all three games since LeBron James made his season debut last week. James has taken more of a secondary role since rejoining the lineup, but that has paid dividends for Los Angeles so far, which currently sits at 13-4 on the season so far. […]

LeBron James is offering rare insight into his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick as the team continues one of its strongest starts in recent memory. On the latest episode of Mind the Game, co-hosted with Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James spoke candidly about Redick’s leadership and the tone he sets […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the LA Clippers continued to stumble in the standings as we near the quarter point of the regular season. LA dropped to 5-13 on the season following their 135-118 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup play. The loss also puts a dent in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Lonzo Ball and Larry Nance Jr. revisited a little-discussed chapter from their Los Angeles Lakers tenure, teasing an untold story involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s brief “work release” period during the 2017–18 season. The discussion surfaced on the latest episode of the Ball in the Family Podcast, hosted by Lonzo and Gelo Ball. Nance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently trying to figure out if they have a legitimate championship roster surrounding LeBron James and Luka Doncic this year. Doncic was shockingly brought in last year in a trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, ending Davis’ tenure with the Lakers after he helped guide them to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to look like a team capable of doing serious damage in the Western Conference, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 rout of the LA Clippers offered a glimpse of their championship potential. Luka Dončić led the charge with one of his most electrifying performances as a Laker, finishing with 43 points, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to look like a team on a mission, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 statement win over the LA Clippers only reinforced that tone. With the victory, the Lakers officially advanced in the NBA Cup, and LeBron James made it very clear the group isn’t taking the opportunity lightly. James, who finished […]

Bill Simmons may need a moment. The longtime NBA analyst and podcaster took to social media Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their red-hot start to the season, and Luka Dončić delivered yet another superstar performance. Simmons’ reaction said what a lot of stunned NBA fans are thinking. “In 2025, the Lakers went […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be rolling with confidence after another commanding win. Still, Luka Dončić made it clear that something far more important than stats or standings needs immediate attention: player safety. Following the Lakers’ 135-118 victory over the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, a performance where Dončić erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, […]

The stars came out in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, but none burned brighter than Luka Dončić, who delivered one of his most electrifying performances since joining the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds in the Lakers’ 135-118 win over the LA Clippers, extending the team’s win streak […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 win over the LA Clippers delivered another highlight fans are still replaying, a pass from LeBron James so absurd that many online insisted it had to be edited, simulated, or generated by AI. LeBron James threads the needle to Austin Reaves 🧵 2 defenders […]

LOS ANGELES – During the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 135-118 NBA Cup win against the LA Clippers, things got a little heated between Luka Doncic and Kris Dunn. Amid the initial confrontation, Jaxson Hayes came to the defense of Doncic, earning the Lakers’ big man a technical foul. Following the game, Lakers […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter in the NBA Cup on Tuesday after Kris Dunn took a swing at Luka Doncic. Fans at Crypto.com Arena erupted after Dunn’s act with 3:33 left in the closing frame. Doncic didn’t react to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was smoldering hot in the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, exploding for 32 points. In the fourth quarter, it seemed like frustration got the better of Clippers guard Kris Dunn, who was defending Doncic for the majority of […]

At this point, the explosive exploits of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. It has become pretty clear that basketball has gotten too easy for the talented guard. On Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Cup, Doncic had Crypto.com Arena rocking after dropping 32 points in the […]

LOS ANGELES – Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ 12-4 start to the season, they are among the middle of the pack when it comes to the defensive end. The Lakers’ defense could stand to get better, but the team has had a few strong individual defenders this year, including Marcus Smart. Lakers head coach has […]

Former NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic did not shoot very well from behind the arc in the previous two Los Angeles Lakers games, both against the Utah Jazz. In those games, the Slovenian was a combined 5-for-22 from deep, though he still had a total of 70 points. In other words, Doncic was bound to […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers came into their NBA Cup matchup against the LA Clippers a little short-handed as Deandre Ayton was ruled out due to a knee injury. Ayton suffered the injury during the Lakers’ win against Utah Jazz on Sunday. But Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn’t seem to think that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are gearing up for a pivotal NBA Cup showdown Tuesday vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Ty Lue made one thing clear — slowing down Luka Doncic starts with discipline. As the Lakers continue to surge behind their MVP-caliber guard, Lue detailed his team’s main defensive focus heading into […]

Imagine going to the gym to blow off steam after a long day at work. You’re listening to music on your headphones and being alone with your thoughts. Then suddenly, you notice Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James lifting weights beside you. What would you do? One fan, of course, had to record the shocking […]

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme did not hold back his admiration for LeBron James after receiving a two-way contract on Monday, calling the 41-year-old superstar the “GOAT” while reflecting on recent practice sessions together. Timme, who has spent the early part of the season with the South Bay Lakers, spoke to ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a timely roster move ahead of their rivalry showdown, recalling Bronny James for a possible father-and-son moment with LeBron James as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Clippers under the bright lights of Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane reported the update, noting that the Lakers called up both […]

The LA Clippers just got Kawhi Leonard back from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle, which was much-needed considering their recent injury luck. For a moment involving teammate John Collins during Sunday night’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it appeared as though his return would be short-lived. During the fourth quarter of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who is in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, had a late start to the year, and it might cost him a chance at breaking another record. James has failed to be named to an All-NBA team only once in his career — his rookie season back in 2003-04 — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting to stay sharp in a tightly packed Western race, and LeBron James sits at the center of it as questions about The King’s retirement grow louder with each passing week in his Year 23 run. Lakers fans feel the weight of the moment. Reporters do too. Every night LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will put their undefeated NBA Cup game record on the line as they face off against the LA Clippers on Tuesday. The Lakers hold a 2-0 record in cup games so far, and the Clippers have a 2-0 record as well. But the Lakers are going to be a little bit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a decision regarding Christian Koloko after their decision to sign Gonzaga legend Drew Timme. Los Angeles has made the signing of Timme official on Monday, per NBA insider Brett Siegel. They initiated the negotiations of the former collegiate star on Nov. 21, making it clear that are adding depth […]

Throughout their history, the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the premier franchises in the NBA with a total of 17 championships. The most recent stars to have led the Lakers to titles were LeBron James (2020) and the late Kobe Bryant (2009/10). The Lakers are ushering in a new era with Luka Doncic […]

The latest addition to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic‘s car collection is a black Bugatti W16 Mistral Roadster, which is worth $5 million, and rapper Snoop Dogg was impressed. After paying a visit to the UCLA Health Training Center, Snoop couldn’t help but gush about Doncic’s latest car, via a video posted on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 12-4 start this season, and their star-studded lineup continues to deliver, led by LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and DeAndre Ayton. But in the aftermath of Sunday’s thrilling 108-106 victory over the Utah Jazz, it was Austin Reaves who stole the spotlight, albeit unintentionally, with a hilarious […]

The fallout over the FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities in the NBA continues. Furthermore, the Los Angeles Lakers are caught in the glare of it all because of Damon Jones. Jones, a former assistant coach, was indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Earlier this month, […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers came away victorious against the underperforming Utah Jazz on Sunday. However, they only came out with a 108-106 victory. After the game, head coach JJ Redick didn’t hold back when sharing what he said to the team, per “I told the guys this after the game: We’re literally one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz in a close 108-106 contest on Sunday night, and All-Star LeBron James’ 34 minutes were key to the winning effort. Despite the performance that James turned in for the Lakers, the 40-year-old admitted that he was winded by the conclusion of the contest. “S—-, this week was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were forced to pivot quickly on Sunday night after starting center DeAndre Ayton exited with an injury in the first half against the Utah Jazz. But in true “next man up” fashion, the Lakers found a spark in a pair of unexpected contributors, Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber, who helped secure a […]