Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers News: JJ Redick & LeBron James Discuss Inconsistency With NBA Officiating

The Los Angeles Lakers have been reeling and things didn't get much better when they went up north to play the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been without Austin Reaves, but they also ruled out Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton…

JJ Redick Calls For Lakers To Remain ‘Level-Headed’ Following Another Blowout Loss

The 2025-26 season has felt like a rollercoaster for Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick as the team started the campaign strong before hitting a rough patch in December. The Lakers' slump has extended into 2026 as they're struggling…

Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through a rough stretch of their schedule, playing five games in seven nights. That continued on Saturday night when they traveled to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in the first night of a…

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton & Jaxson Hayes Ruled Out Vs. Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers released an update to their injury report for Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, with Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) and Jaxson Hayes (left hamstring tendinopathy) downgraded to out. This means the Lakers will…

JJ Redick Acknowledges Opposing Teams Will Give Lakers Their Best Shot Every Night

JJ Redick is finding himself in an uncomfortable position as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. After Thursday's embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Hornets, L.A. has now lost eight of its last 13 games. Fortunately, they remain the fifth…

Marcus Smart Believes Lakers Need To Play With More Urgency On Defensive End

The Los Angeles Lakers pounced on the chance to sign Marcus Smart in free agency, hoping the veteran would provide a boost on the defensive end. So far, Smart has been as advertised as he plays with a certain edge…

Jake LaRavia Takes Pride In Wearing Lakers Jersey

Despite recent struggles for the Los Angeles Lakers, a bright spot has been forward Jake LaRavia, as he was thrust into the starting lineup with Rui Hachimura sidelined. Specifically in his last 10 games, he is averaging 13.8 points, 4.3…

Lakers News: LeBron James Praises Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s Improvement

The Los Angeles Lakers have to be pleased with LeBron James' production in Year 23, though the team remains in a bit of a funk. The Lakers have struggled this past week, with their most recent loss coming against the…

Lakers Video: Hornets Announcer Calls Luka Doncic A ‘Whiner’

Frustration is mounting for the Los Angeles Lakers as they were blown out by the Charlotte Hornets at home on Thursday night. Luka Doncic and LeBron James showed up offensively, but there was no scoring from the supporting cast, specifically…

This Day In Lakers History: Gary Payton, Slava Medvedenko Deliver In Close Win Over Clippers

The controversial 2003-04 season was filled with many highs and many lows for the Los Angeles Lakers in what eventually...