Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) will miss his second straight game on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Both Reaves and Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion injury management) sat…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores First Career Point
This day in Los Angeles Lakers history saw Kobe Bryant score the first point of what would become an illustrious 20-year career. The moment occurred at the free throw line against the New York Knicks on Nov. 5, 1996. That…
Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Available, Austin Reaves Questionable Vs. Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers are listing Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion injury management) as available, Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) as questionable and Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain) as probable for Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.…
JJ Redick ‘Excited’ About Lakers’ Potential After Fourth Straight Win
The Los Angeles Lakers mounted an improbable win on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were all out, leaving Nick Smith Jr., Marcus Smart and Bronny James as head coach JJ Redick's…
Nick Smith Jr. Came Up Big For Lakers Against Trail Blazers Despite Battling Illness
The Los Angeles Lakers have developed a reputation for rehabbing players' values and their latest reclamation project appears to be Nick Smith Jr. The Lakers signed Smith to a two-way deal in free agency after he was waived by the…
Lakers News: Stephen Curry Praises LeBron James’ Work Ethic
The way that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James takes care of his body in order to remain at the top of his game on the court has become almost mythical. That's in part due to rumors about the money…
Deandre Ayton Credits JJ Redick For Lakers’ Culture
Deandre Ayton has been on a fascinating NBA journey ahead of joining the Los Angeles Lakers to play for head coach JJ Redick in 2025. The former No. 1 overall pick was in an NBA Finals within three years of…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Happy For Nick Smith Jr. After Big Performance
Nick Smith Jr. was tasked with playing a massive role on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all out, the Los Angeles Lakers were down to only Smith, Bronny James Jr.…
Lakers Highlights: Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura & Nick Smith Jr. Lead Impressive Win Over Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling the past week, winning their previous three games heading into a rematch against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The Lakers lost to the Trail Blazers last week, though they were largely…
Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Earn Impressive Victory Over Trail Blazers On Second Night Of Back-To-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Monday night, traveling to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the Lakers' second back-to-back of the season and both included travel and playing the Trail Blazers in the second…