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The Los Angeles Lakers organized a pickleball tournament during a four-day break in their schedule. Players, coaches, and staff competed in the event at their El Segundo facility, with bracket-style matchups that turned surprisingly competitive for a squad that’s been building strong chemistry early this season. Luka Doncic faced off against head coach JJ Redick […]

The bond between Luka Dončić and the city of Dallas clearly hasn’t faded, and on Sunday night in Salt Lake City, he reminded everyone of it. Moments after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a gritty 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz, the superstar point guard walked off the court and summed up his post-match […]

LeBron James shared his heartfelt message for longtime friend Chris Paul as the veteran point guard embarks on his final NBA season with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers superstar, who returned from injury earlier this season, expressed his hopes for Paul’s farewell campaign. In the locker room, James laid out his simple wish for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have moved to 12-4 on the season after escaping with a 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. It was Luka Doncic who starred for the Lakers on a night where Austin Reaves’ outside shot wasn’t quite working, LeBron James isn’t fully up to speed just yet, and Deandre […]

In an odd scheduling quirk, the Los Angeles Lakers had four days off in between games heading into their Sunday night clash against the Utah Jazz. While rest is generally good for NBA teams, this lengthy layoff seemed to sap any sort of rhythm from the Lakers. But they hit their stride when it mattered […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to try and beat the Utah Jazz without center Deandre Ayton after he suffered a knee injury on Sunday. Ayton was taken out in the second quarter and did not play in the third frame. It was eventually reported by NBA insider Marc Stein that Ayton was ruled out […]

LOS ANGELES – After a solid run at backup point guard and his first career start, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to assign Bronny James to the G League with South Bay. James is no stranger to the G League having spent a good portion of his rookie season with South Bay. James’ […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin via a 10-day hardship exception, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes as the Grizzlies battle injuries to numerous key contributors — including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke and Ty Jerome — amid a 6-11 start. The Atlanta Hawks […]

As the NBA world reacts to Los Angeles Clippers veteran Chris Paul’s retiring at the end of the season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick joined All-Star LeBron James in reacting to Paul’s retirement announcement. Redick talked about the kind of competitor Paul, who led an impressive 20+ year career as an elite point […]

Perhaps this was the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office plan all along, with All-Star LeBron James making his 2025-26 regular-season debut amid a successful start to a promising campaign, led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers won three straight games without Deandre Ayton, and while James eases his way into the fold, with […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul confirmed the 2025-2026 NBA season would be his last, sparking a flurry of messages sent in his direction. Of them, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made sure to send his close friend a heartfelt message. Many fans kept a close eye on James’ rumored retirement announcement, but Paul […]

While Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton didn’t participate in practice on Saturday, there’s still a chance he’ll suit up for Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Ayton discussed the Lakers finding their defensive identity amid an 11-4 start to the regular season. The Lakers have won four of their last five games, but could […]

LeBron James kept things light after the Lakers beat the Jazz on Nov. 18, joking that he and Bronny “do not talk as much” now that his 21-year-old son finally has his own place. The remark had reporters laughing, but it also opened a window into how their father-son dynamic continues to evolve as they […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an 11-4 start and have been among the top teams in the Western Conference, there is room for improvement in terms of defense. Even so, the Lakers have a few players on their roster who have been positives on defense this season, including […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling this season, and things got even better when they got LeBron James back earlier in the week. They’re at full strength now, but they’re looking to add even more talent to the roster after this latest move was announced, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “The Lakers are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three of the last six World Series, so their front office is highly sought after. Meanwhile, owner Mark Walter is in the process of buying the Los Angeles Lakers from Jeanie Buss. So Walter called on two of his trusted confidants to advise the basketball crew. Dodgers executives Andrew […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the week expecting fallout from the Buss brothers’ firings, a shift many around the franchise saw coming after the ownership change. After the firing wiped out most of the Lakers’ scouting department, Jesse Buss stepped forward to confront the moment with a voice full of frustration and clarity. The longtime scout […]

It’s been an interesting season in Southern California, as the Lakers are thriving in the Western Conference, despite some hiccups. This has led some NBA insiders to debate whether they are Western Conference contenders and can compete for a championship, according to a one-month, 30-team report by Tim Bontemps. “It has been a fascinating opening […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference in the early-goings of the regular season with an 11-4 record. While the Lakers’ offense has been solid, the team’s defense could stand to improve as the season goes on. Following Lakers’ practice on Thursday morning, Luka […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers experienced a major shakeup as an organization. As part of the franchise’s sale to new owner Mark Walter, the Lakers decided to clean house. Part of the major changes they introduced were the firings of Joey and Jesse Buss, sons of the Lakers’ famous previous owner, the late Jerry […]

Being a successful NBA player doesn’t necessarily translate in the boardroom. However, there have been a select few who proved that they can thrive both as a player and executive. So, check out the gallery to see the six NBA players who became successful in executive roles. 6. Larry Bird Larry Bird was the centerpiece […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Thursday that both Joey and Jesse Buss have been relieved of their duties in the front office. It appears the organization is remaining busy, making several key changes, as reports indicate the scouting department is being changed. Los Angeles is cleaning house completely, as a majority of the staff […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the floor for the first time in 2025-26 with LeBron James in the lineup, defeating the Utah Jazz in a blowout victory. James played relatively well, scoring 11 points on limited field goal attempts but facilitating well for his teammates in the win. On Thursday, a major […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NBA season, a growing narrative around the league suggests that the team may be gearing up for aggressive trade activity. However, according to multiple insiders, the Lakers may be slowing those conversations down, at least temporarily, as they finally get their full roster […]

After missing the first 14 games of the season, LeBron James made his return for the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back the superstar forward for his 23rd season in the league. James, who was sidelined due to a sciatica nerve issue, has a relatively quiet game by his standards. That hasn’t stopped […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the season, improving to 11-4 following their 140-126 win against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, a game in which LeBron James made his season debut after returning from a nerve injury. While the high-scoring game may not completely indicate it, the Lakers’ […]

LeBron James is opening up about his sciatica injury. “If you ain’t never had it, and people are making jokes about it, I pray you never get it,” James told reporters following his first practice with the Los Angeles Lakers this season on Nov. 17. “It’s not fun.” Sciatica is a nerve pain that is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big break when LeBron James made his season debut after sitting out the first 14 games with sciatica. But even with James back, it was Luka Doncic who led the way in Tuesday’s 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz with 37 points while shooting 11 for 22. Despite that, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their third straight win with a blowout home victory over the Utah Jazz. This game marked the season debut for Lakers star LeBron James, who returned from his injury to score 11 points in the victory. The Lakers are hoping to join their crosstown friends, the […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 11–4 following a 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, a newly surfaced statistic has further emphasized the disparity in the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and brought Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. A graphic posted by ClutchPoints on X, formerly […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their disappointing start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a 4–11 record, new reporting has revealed how former general manager Nico Harrison convinced team owner Patrick Dumont to approve a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The organization fired Harrison last Tuesday following the team’s continued […]

Amid LeBron James’ much-awaited season debut, Luka Doncic exploded in frustration as the Los Angeles Lakers star argued a questionable call during a tense stretch against the Utah Jazz, turning the sequence into one of the night’s most dramatic scenes. Bill Kennedy, the veteran referee in charge of the sequence, kept calm while Doncic pressed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their third straight win with a 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. LeBron James made his season debut for the Lakers, and teammate Luka Doncic was clear on how the veteran made his mark in his first contest of the campaign. “He does things that other people […]

DeAndre Ayton and LeBron James shared the court as teammates for the first time on Tuesday night, but according to Ayton, their connection actually goes back much further than anyone realized. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz, Ayton revealed a fascinating story during his postgame comments. The big man told […]

LeBron James returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night after missing the first 14 games of the season with sciatica. The 40-year-old finished with 11 points and 12 assists in the Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, securing his double-double in the fourth quarter to officially start his record 23rd […]

At long last, LeBron James stepped into the spotlight for his much-awaited season debut, and the Los Angeles Lakers made sure the moment landed with authority. Under the bright lights, JJ Redick praised every piece of the performance as the Utah Jazz tried to keep pace in a 140-126 Lakers win. LeBron delivered 11 points […]

LeBron James made his return to the hardwood on Tuesday night after a 14-game absence due to sciatica, helping the Los Angeles Lakers take their 11th win of the new campaign, a 140-125 victory over the Utah Jazz. James had been working towards a return over the past week or so, with one of the […]

On Tuesday night, LeBron James made his much-awaited season debut, marking the start of his 23rd campaign in the NBA — being the first player in NBA history to play that many seasons. And the Los Angeles Lakers could not have gotten off to a better start to the season with James in the lineup, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling, as they moved to 11-4 on the 2025-26 season with a 140-125 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The vibes are immaculate in the Lakers locker room right now, especially when elder statesman LeBron James made his season debut and put up 11 points and 12 assists […]