Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Thunder Are Favorites To Repeat As Champions
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' strong play in March, they quickly received a reality check in April by playing the Oklahoma City Thunder twice. LeBron James suited up in that first meeting and the team got embarrassed, losing 139-96, with…
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…
LeBron James Bummed To Not Play Against Stephen Curry For Entire 2025-26 Season
Anticipation surrounded Thursday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James expected to face off against Stephen Curry for the first time this season. Curry recently returned from a 27-game absence due to a…
Marcus Smart Excited About Challenges Ahead For Lakers In Postseason
In a week highlighted by negativity for the Los Angeles Lakers, a rare bright spot was Marcus Smart returning to the lineup on Friday night. After missing nine straight games, Smart brought much-needed energy on both ends of the floor,…
Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James
Due to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a primary initiator alongside…
JJ Redick Knows Everyone Wants To Play Injury-Riddled Lakers In Playoffs
The NBA playoffs kick off on April 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately limping to the finish line from a health perspective. Head coach JJ Redick is doing everything he can to galvanize his team with Luka Doncic…
LeBron James: Lakers Can’t Replace Luka Doncic But Players Must Pick Up Slack
March changed the complete trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers season as LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic found a way to co-exist offensively. However, those vibes were short-lived as Doncic and Reaves are expected to miss the rest…
Expected Changes For Lakers With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick will have to maneuver these next handful of weeks without his top two scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. After a great month of March, L.A. crashed back down to reality to…
Max Christie Reflects On Being ‘Pretty Numb’ After Luka Doncic Trade
Max Christie became a popular member of the Los Angeles Lakers and he is now making a name for himself with the Dallas Mavericks after being part of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade last year. Christie was a key starter…
