Luka Doncic Believes Rui Hachimura Is Having Underrated Season For Lakers
An unsung hero for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season has been Rui Hachimura, who has been a steady source of offense while holding his own defensively. To Hachimura's credit, his shot attempts have fluctuated depending on who…
Lakres Ranked Second-Most Valuable NBA Franchise By Sportico Going Into 2025-26 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have long been one of the premier franchises not only in the NBA, but in all of sports. The combination of on-court success, a long list of the game's biggest stars of all-time playing for the…
Lakers Getting Timely and Key Contributions from Entire Roster
Depth defines success in today’s NBA. In the Western Conference, even a brief absence of a star can tilt the standings. Yet through injuries and lineup changes, the Los Angeles Lakers are proving resilient. Despite missing LeBron James for all nine…
2026 All-Star Game at Intuit Dome: What It Means for the Lakers and the NBA
When the 2026 NBA All-Star Game tips off on February 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it will represent a midseason spectacle. It’s a moment where the Los Angeles Lakers, the broader Los Angeles basketball community, and…
Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Out, Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers are listing guard Austin Reaves (right groin strain) as out for the team's contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night while Maxi Kleber (abdominal muscle strain) has been upgraded to questionable. Reaves has missed the…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Has Been Consulting With Dodgers Executive Andrew Friedman
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have long been linked as the two most popular franchises in Southern California. Lakers legend Magic Johnson becoming a minority owner of the Dodgers only strengthened that bond and now the two franchises are…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praise Luka Doncic’s Defense
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the 2025-26 season, leading the team to a 7-2 record. Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers' most recent win, a thrilling comeback against the San Antonio Spurs…
Lakers News: JJ Redick ‘Not Surprised’ By Strong Play Of Jake LaRavia
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia in free agency, the move wasn't widely discussed given his relative anonymity to the common NBA fan. LaRavia split the 2024-25 season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, but ultimately signed…
Luka Doncic: Marcus Smart Does Some Things Defensively ‘I’ve Never Seen In My Life’
The Los Angeles Lakers have to be pleased with the way Marcus Smart has quickly integrated himself with the team despite missing time in training camp and preseason. Smart was the Lakers' final free agent signing after being bought out…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Believes Rui Hachimura Made ‘Two Biggest Plays’ Against Spurs
With LeBron James still sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Rui Hachimura has been afforded more opportunities to shine offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers, Hachimura is one of several returners for the 2025-26 season and so far has performed…
