Lakers News: LeBron James Excited For 2026 NBA Playoffs
Even though LeBron James should be winding down in Year 23, the Los Angeles Lakers need him as much as ever as the 2026 NBA Playoffs quickly approach. The Lakers finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 4 seed and…
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Wins 2025-26 NBA Scoring Title
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic won the NBA scoring title for the 2025-26 season, averaging 33.5 points in 64 games. He finished more than two points ahead of second place as Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1,…
JJ Redick Gives Initial Thoughts On Lakers’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick led his team to a 53-29 record in the 2025-26 season and will now need to begin preparations to face off against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA…
Lakers Highlights: Deandre Ayton & Rui Hachimura Lead Way In Regular Season Finale Against Jazz
The end of the 2025-26 season finally arrived for the Los Angeles Lakers, though it's a bittersweet time as the team was robbed of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves heading into the playoffs. Without Doncic and Reaves, the Lakers' championships…
This Day In Lakers History (4/13/16): Kobe Bryant Scores 60 Points Against Jazz In Career Finale
Without a doubt, it is the greatest sendoff game in sports history. Everyone remembers where they were when Kobe Bryant...
Lakers To Play Rockets In First Round Of 2026 NBA Playoffs With Game 1 On Saturday
The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after beating the Utah Jazz and will take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. They finish…
Recap: Lakers End Regular Season With Easy Win Over Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for the 82nd and final time in the regular season on Sunday evening when they hosted the Utah Jazz. There was a lot at stake for L.A. as a win, coupled with a…
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Sunday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes remains out with a left foot injury as well. Both players…
Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Signs Two-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to an NBA contract. On the year, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 6.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and one assist on 43.3% from the field and 40% from 3-point…
Lakers Rumors: Nick Smith Jr. Signed To Fill Final Roster Spot For Playoffs
Before the end of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to waive Kobe Bufkin in order to open up a roster spot for the start of the playoffs. The options to fill that spot were limited considering the…
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