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The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten hot recently and have moved up into the top six in the standings in the Western Conference, but they suffered a frustrating loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night 119-115. The Lakers trailed by as many as 22 in the first half of this game on the road, […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, they moved up into the top-five in the Western Conference standings with a record of 20-14. The Lakers have a big test coming up on the road against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Ahead of their matchup against the Rockets, the Lakers […]

LOS ANGELES – When it comes to defense, the Los Angeles Lakers’ game-plan starts and ends with Anthony Davis. The Lakers’ big man is one of the best and most versatile defenders in the NBA. So when you add a defensive-minded player like Shake Milton, the way the Lakers did via trade with the Brooklyn […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Portland Trail Blazers, but they’ll most likely be doing it without one of their key players, as well as a key role player, according to Marc Stein. “The Lakers say Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) and Gabe Vincent (left oblique strain) have been downgraded to doubtful […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, it was obvious that Austin Reaves would see more time. In their latest game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, their first game of the trade, Reaves showed out and finished with a game-high 35 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. Anthony Davis was asked […]

Over their last eight games, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone 6-2 and are making their climb up the Western Conference standings. More importantly, both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been available to lead the charge for JJ Redick’s squad. However, James and Davis are back on the injury report ahead of the team’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 132-122 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night and provided some comedic relief for the media after the game. When Lakers power forward Anthony Davis was speaking to the media in the locker room, shooting guard Austin Reaves put his comedy talents on display. “Anthony Davis’ reaction […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive home win over the Sacramento Kings despite playing without LeBron James. James missed the contest due to an illness, but Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves both stepped up big time in his absence. James is just one day away from turning 40 years old, […]

Despite their solid 17-13 record and sixth-place standing in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers appear unlikely to pursue a third star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to recent reports. Following an impressive Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors, capped by Austin Reaves’ game-winning layup, speculation about the […]

After picking up a massive win on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves trending in the right direction at 16-11 overall. The Lakers now return to LA for a four-game homestand, starting on Saturday when the struggling Sacramento Kings come to town. This is yet another […]

NBA players, like all humans, need some down time away from their work too. While some NBA superstars prefer to explore other career paths, others like to work on their hobbies. While hobbies can mean many different things, some players actually like to spend time with their animal friends. Although dogs and cats are common […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with a thrilling 115-113 win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, culminating with a game-winner bucket from Austin Reaves. But after the game, one of the most pressing concerns was the status of Lakers big man Anthony Davis, who left the game with an injury scare. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took a significant hit in the first quarter of their Wednesday night’s game at Chase Center in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors, with Anthony Davis getting hurt. The Purple & Gold entered the contest looking to get back to their winning ways after a disappointing 117-114 upset loss at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors are going at it on Christmas Day in a clash between two storied franchises that are looking to find some consistency this season. The two teams are playing a very tightly contested game in the first half, as neither has been able to get any separation. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors in a big Christmas Day matchup. The Lakers have been battling the injury bug this season, and they might be a little short-handed against the Warriors on Christmas. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are listed on the team’s report, and there’s one new notable […]

Drawing fouls in the NBA is a skill, and on Monday night, Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis tried to get one off of the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter. While trying to attack the paint, Davis fished a foul from Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio that he also probably got a referee […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Detriot Pistons on Monday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the injury report. Both Lakers players are listed as questionable. James is dealing with a left foot injury, while Davis has a left shoulder contusion after going for 10 points and 15 rebounds against the Sacramento Kings. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will return home on Monday against the Detroit Pistons following a successful 2-0 mini-road trip against the Sacramento Kings. For a team that has seen their share of injury concerns this season, the Lakers listed both LeBron James and Anthony Davis on their injury report ahead of their matchup with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to beat the Sacramento Kings again, but it probably shouldn’t have come down to an offensive rebound. With the Lakers already up two points with 12 seconds left, Anthony Davis went to the free-throw line and missed both attempts. On the second miss, the Kings were not able to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) are preparing for a rematch against the Sacramento Kings (13-15) on Saturday night, aiming to extend their two-game winning streak. However, the availability of their superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, remains uncertain. The Lakers have listed both LeBron James and Anthony Davis as questionable for the game, with James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to two games with a commanding 113-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Opening their road trip series with a strong defensive effort, the Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season and 2-0 in their season series against the Kings. Head coach JJ Redick called […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a statement win against the Sacramento Kings, and everything went right for them on both sides of the ball. After being up and down so far this season, the Lakers have been trying to find consistency, and it may have started against the Kings. Anthony Davis, who has been one […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers having fallen to the middle of the pack in the Western Conference standings, the last thing they need is an injury to one of their best players. But on Wednesday night, the Lakers saw Anthony Davis have to exit to the locker room early in their contest against the Sacramento […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is no stranger to the NBA All-Star Game, as he’s been selected nine times. That’s why the former champion’s criticism of the contest’s new format should raise eyebrows in the hoops world. Davis was transparent about his distaste for it, via FOX Sports’ Melissa Rohlin. “I don’t really like […]

Action in the NBA resumes this Thursday with a lot of games scheduled, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ date with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. However, Los Angeles stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both carrying uncertain labels for that contest according to the team’s latest status report on Wednesday. On it, […]

Despite giving Father Time a tough workout, LeBron James is already nearing 40 years old. As a result, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has slowly teased the idea of retirement. Given his stacked list of accolades, there’s no question that The King is a lock to be inducted into the Basketball of Fame. With James […]

On Sunday evening, LeBron James returned to the lineup after an extended absence and played well in the Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive home win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis came into the game as winners of 11 out of their last 12 games, but looked like no match for a Lakers squad that is finally […]

After a week-long absence, LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers to face the Memphis Grizzlies and helped them get the win. James finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, but it was the other stuff that he did on the court that led them to victory. After the game, Anthony Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could ill-afford an injury to another one of their star players, especially when LeBron James only just made his return to the lineup after an eight-day absence from the team as he dealt with some wear and tear. But on Sunday, during the Lakers’ 116-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, they […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury, according to ClutchPoints’ David Mendez-Yapkowitz. Davis was clutching his shoulder after running after a loose ball with just under six minutes left in the third quarter. He stayed in the game initially, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with multiple injury issues this season, including injuries to their star duo in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both players appeared on the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. LeBron James was officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t get out of this recent funk. Despite fighting back from multiple big deficits in the second half on Friday night, the Lakers ultimately fell 97-87 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a defensive slugfest. The Lakers are now just 3-8 in their last 11 games and have fallen to 13-12 […]

Over the opening month of the 2024-25 NBA season, it looked like first-year head coach JJ Redick had the Los Angeles Lakers on the fast-track to contention in the loaded Western Conference. The once clunky offense was humming, Anthony Davis was dominating, and LeBron James was continuing to keep Father Time at bay. However, a 10-4 […]

Winning a championship in any level of basketball is always a difficult feat to achieve. In fact, just winning at least one already contributes greatly to any NBA player’s basketball legacy. However, there have been a handful of players who belong in a small club where they’ve won in nearly all levels of basketball. Here […]

Regardless if he is LeBron James’ son or not, Bronny James is still a rookie on the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only does that mean he is susceptible to pranks, like the one his father pulled on him earlier in the year, but Bronny also has to respect Anthony Davis and the hierarchy of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a mess over the last two games, and head coach JJ Redick needs to make a change quickly before things spiral out of control. On Monday, the Lakers were outclassed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 109-80 loss. On Wednesday, things got even worse in a 134-93 drubbing at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were obliterated by the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 134-93. LA has now dropped three of their past four games overall, and they hold a 12-10 record. So, are the Lakers in trouble? There is plenty of time for the Lakers to bounce back, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been shaken to their core. On Wednesday night, they suffered their worst loss of the 2024-25 season to this point after the Miami Heat laughed them off Kaseya Center by demolishing them by 41 points, 134-93. For a team that had such high hopes to start the season, especially after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA this season. Their first season with JJ Redick as head coach has been a roller coaster, but they hit rock bottom this week. After a lifeless performance in a 109-80 loss to the Minnesota  Timberwolves, the Lakers followed that up […]