Marcus Smart: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Toughest Player To Defend
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has defended every superstar in the league over the years, but it appears one stands above the rest when it comes to how challenging it is. Ahead of the Lakers' second-round series against the…
JJ Redick: Thunder Do Not Commit Fouls
As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick is already planting some seeds with the officials. The narrative surrounding the Thunder the last couple of years is that they are…
Jake LaRavia: Lakers Respect But Don’t Fear Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get past the Houston Rockets in the first round, but now they face their toughest test yet taking on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder. To no surprise, the Lakers are heavy underdogs going…
JJ Redick Gives Key To Lakers Competing With Thunder
While JJ Redick was proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished in the first round against the Houston Rockets, he also knows their toughest challenge is ahead as they get set to take on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.…
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Sees No Issues With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Rate
Austin Reaves returned to the playoffs for Games 5 and 6, a much-needed boost for the Los Angeles Lakers who were short on ball-handlers and downhill drivers. With Reaves back in the fold, the Lakers were able to close out…
JJ Redick: Thunder Are One Of ‘Greatest Teams Ever’
Head coach JJ Redick did a great job leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets, a collective effort that required each player that hit the court. Redick was able to keep the group together despite missing Luka Doncic…
Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Reveals Why Luka Doncic Trade Had To Be Kept Secret
One of the defining moments of Jeanie Buss' tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers' controlling governor was the blockbuster trade that landed the storied franchise Luka Doncic. The Doncic trade shifted the landscape of the NBA as the global superstar…
This Day In Lakers History: Nick Van Exel Outduels Gary Payton To Eliminate SuperSonics From NBA Playoffs
In the mid-1990s the Los Angeles Lakers were in a transition between the 'Showtime' era of the 1980s to the...
Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic On ‘Slow Path’ Towards Return
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the second round and managed to do so without Luka Doncic, who continues his rehab for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Doncic has been making progress in his return to play process but…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Resiliency Despite Challenges During 2025-26 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a lot of adversity during the 2025-26 season with every key player missing time due to injury, most notable Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going down just before the start of the playoffs. The Lakers…
