Lakers News: Magic Johnson Compares Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani To Kobe Bryant
While the Los Angeles Lakers have begun the 2025-26 regular season and a quest to contend for a championship, the city is still very much focused on the L.A. Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani and company are in a 2-2 tie in…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Maintains ‘Very High Belief’ In Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers were severely shorthanded on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing five players from their regular rotation. That meant more minutes for players like Bronny James, Nick Smith Jr. and Dalton Knecht in head coach…
Lakers Injury Update: Jaxson Hayes Available, Marcus Smart Ruled Out Vs. Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers will be getting one important player back for their early-season rematch with the Minnesota Timberwolves as Jaxson Hayes will be returning to the court after dealing with left patellar tendinopathy. Marcus Smart, however, has been downgraded…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Discusses Difficulties Of Playing With Shorthanded Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers were extremely shorthanded on the second night of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers. While they fought as hard as they could, the Lakers ultimately couldn't keep up with the Blazers, falling 122-108. Austin Reaves…
LeBron James Faces Crucial 23rd NBA Season: Is This the Endgame?
LeBron James enters his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, an unprecedented accomplishment that reminds fans just how durable and extraordinary his career has been. Even at age 40, LeBron’s lasting brilliance ensures that the Lakers remain part…
Austin Reaves: Lakers Played Hard But Didn’t Execute Enough To Beat Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 122-108 loss at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night to fall to 2-2 early in the season. That score alone shows a game in which the Trail Blazers were largely…
JJ Redick Acknowledges Lakers’ Lack Of Ball-Handled Led To Loss Against Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the second night of a back-to-back -- a matchup with the young and scrappy Portland Trail Blazers -- significantly shorthanded. Head coach JJ Redick had to formulate a 48-minute game plan without Luka Doncic,…
Lakers Injury News: Gabe Vincent To Miss 2-4 Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent drew rave reviews from people like head coach JJ Redick during training camp for his leadership on and off the floor, earning him a role in the rotation. Vincent’s first year with the Lakers…
Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Feels Good & Finding Rhythm After Playing Big Minutes
With so many injuries throughout the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers had just 10 players in uniform for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back. Three of those were two-way players leaving second-year…
Lakers Injury Update: JJ Redick ‘Hopeful’ To Get Jaxson Hayes & Marcus Smart Back Vs. Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers have been severely shorthanded to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. Head coach JJ Redick went into the season knowing that LeBron James, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero would be out, but in just four games the…
