Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

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…

Austin Reaves Shared Special Message With LeBron James After Lakers Series Win

The Los Angeles Lakers survived the Houston Rockets in round one, largely thanks to LeBron James turning back the clock to claim a 4-2 series win. James was forced back into a primary ball-handler and scoring role when Luka Doncic…

Chet Holmgren Has An Incredible Nickname For Fellow Gonzaga Alum Rui Hachimura

An X-factor heading into the second round for the Los Angeles Lakers will be Rui Hachimura. His ability to consistently hit 3-pointers and operate in the mid-range have become valuable tools for L.A. With the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder…

Deandre Ayton Accepted JJ Redick’s Challenge To Guard Alperen Sengun 1-On-1

Deandre Ayton was a polarizing player for the Los Angeles Lakers this year due to his inconsistent play. However, when the games have been most important in the playoffs, he has stepped up in a big way, particularly in Game…

Why LeBron James Thanked RJ Barrett & Raptors After Lakers Advanced To Second Round

The Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs as LeBron James led them to a Game 6 victory over the Houston Rockets to close out their first-round series. The Lakers will now take on…