Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Signs Two-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to an NBA contract. On the year, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 6.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and one assist on 43.3% from the field and 40% from 3-point…
Lakers Rumors: Nick Smith Jr. Signed To Fill Final Roster Spot For Playoffs
Before the end of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to waive Kobe Bufkin in order to open up a roster spot for the start of the playoffs. The options to fill that spot were limited considering the…
LeBron James Bummed To Not Play Against Stephen Curry For Entire 2025-26 Season
Anticipation surrounded Thursday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James expected to face off against Stephen Curry for the first time this season. Curry recently returned from a 27-game absence due to a…
Marcus Smart Excited About Challenges Ahead For Lakers In Postseason
In a week highlighted by negativity for the Los Angeles Lakers, a rare bright spot was Marcus Smart returning to the lineup on Friday night. After missing nine straight games, Smart brought much-needed energy on both ends of the floor,…
Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James
Due to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a primary initiator alongside…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes Two Clutch Free Throws With Torn Achilles
On April 12, 2013, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made two clutch free throws after a torn Achilles injury against...
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Jaxson Hayes Questionable Vs. Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday's regular season finale against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) are both questionable. The Lakers will also continue to…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Ability To Overcome Adversity & Clinch Home-Court Advantage
The Los Angeles Lakers will have home-court advantage in the first round, no matter the result of their final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach JJ Redick and L.A. clinched a top-4 seed for the…
Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Emphasizes ‘Unity’ After Spat With JJ Redick
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and head coach JJ Redick made headlines for a sideline altercation during the team's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week. The two were seen yelling at one another, with Vanderbilt…
Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals Feelings About Returning To Primary Scoring Role
The story surrounding LeBron James in the second half of the season has been his willingness to take a step back. He became the Los Angeles Lakers' third scoring option -- a brand new role for him in Year 23…
