Jaxson Hayes Returns To Practice & Reveals If He Will Be Ready For Game 1 Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers will need an entire team effort if they plan defeating the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. But the Lakers have also been dealing with injuries…
Lakers News: Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal Taking Inspiration From LeBron James
FC Barcelona's 18-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal has catapulted himself to one of the most recognizable figures in all of sport. He made waves by helping lead Spain to the UEFA Euro Championship when he was just 16 years old. But…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Discusses Challenge Of Guarding Kevin Durant
Marcus Smart returned just before the end of the 2025-26 season and helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a couple of wins. The Lakers closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak, setting up a first round matchup with…
LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Among Most-Viewed Players On NBA Socials
The Los Angeles Lakers bear their preseason expectations and finished fourth in the Western Conference, finishing the 2025-26 season with a 53-29 record. The Lakers were led by their "Big 3" of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves who…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Looking Forward To ‘Physical’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead of them in the playoffs as they are set to face the Houston Rockets in the first round. Being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for at least the start of…
JJ Redick: LeBron James Had ‘Remarkable’ Season For Lakers
In his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James continued to defy all logic and play at an All-Star caliber level for the Los Angeles Lakers. There were some concerns about how he would hold up, especially considering he missed the first…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sinks Buzzer-Beater Against Trail Blazers In Double Overtime
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a plethora of unforgettable moments over the course of his 20-year...
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Sets NBA Finals Scoring Record In Win Over Celtics
When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and...
Nick Smith Jr. Reacts To New Contract With Lakers
With the regular season coming to an end, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to make one final roster move. The team released Kobe Bufkin, opening up a roster spot for the playoffs and to fill that spot, they converted the…
Lakers News: LeBron James Named Western Conference Player Of The Week
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from April 6-12, the NBA announced. James led the Lakers to a 3-1 record despite both of his co-stars Luka Doncic and Austin…
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