Mavericks Vs. Lakers Injury Report: Anthony Davis & Deandre Ayton Return, Marcus Smart Ruled Out
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Deandre Ayton (right knee contusion) will return to action on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks after a one-game absence. Marcus Smart (back spasms) has been ruled out after originally being listed as questionable.…
Lakers News: LeBron James Focused On Winning Regardless Of Role
For the first time in his 23-year career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appears to be taking a bit of a back seat. The Lakers got off to a great start without him this season with Luka Doncic playing…
Lakers Will Not Use Slippery Emirates NBA Cup Court Against Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers debuted their 2025 Emirates NBA Cup court during Tuesday night's win over the L.A. Clippers, although there were some issues. Throughout the course of the game, a number of players slipped and fell on the court.…
Lakers News: LeBron James Compares JJ Redick To Mike Krzyzewski
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is in the middle of his second season at the helm of the purple and gold. It's also only his second season of coaching at any level, and he's handling a playoff contender…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Impressed With Confidence & Development Of Austin Reaves
Perhaps one of general manager Rob Pelinka's best moves since taking over the reigns of the Los Angeles Lakers was securing Austin Reaves as an undrafted free agent. The Lakers signed Reaves to a two-way contract immediately following the 2021…
LeBron James Pleased With What Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart & Jake LaRavia Have Brought To Lakers
Many people weren't sure what to expect from the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but so far they have been one of the best teams in the NBA at 13-4. And that's despite LeBron James missing the first 14 games…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises Jaxson Hayes’ Growth As Playmaker
With how well Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been playing to start the season, most teams eventually come to the same conclusion and that's that they need to blitz him on pick-and-rolls to get the ball out of…
Rob Pelinka Encouraged By Lakers’ Depth So Far This Season
Some felt the Los Angeles Lakers needed to make big moves in the offseason in order to become a true contender this year. However, Rob Pelinka and the front office didn't do so, instead opting to bring in some role…
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Having Fun Playing Unselfish Basketball With Luka Doncic & LeBron James
Austin Reaves has steadily risen up the NBA ranks and should now be considered a star on a Los Angeles Lakers team that also features Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Reaves had already taken a leap the season prior, but…
Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Explains Why Defending Luka Doncic Against Clippers Was Important
Jaxson Hayes was an underrated part of the Los Angeles Lakers' second-half success during the 2024-25 season as he stepped in to start at center after the team traded Anthony Davis away for Luka Doncic. Hayes has always been heralded…
