Tag: San Antonio Spurs

Lakers Injury Update: Marcus Smart Planning On Returning Vs. Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart has missed the last six games with a back injury that was originally classified as spasms and then a left lumbar muscle strain. Even though he has been out for a couple of…

Lakers Injury Update: Marcus Smart Remains Day-To-Day, Hopeful For Return Vs. Spurs

Marcus Smart has now missed the Los Angeles Lakers' last six games due to a nagging back injury that was first classified as spasms and then a left lumbar muscle strain. Lakers head coach JJ Redick originally did not expect…

This Day In Lakers History: Norm Nixon’s Fake Free Throw Attempt Causes Controversial Finish To Protested Game

Norm Nixon is one of the more forgotten Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s. The drafting of Magic Johnson moved...

Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round Bracket Set As Lakers Host Spurs In Quarterfinals

The Los Angeles Lakers finished group play of the Emirates NBA Cup on a high note, beating the Dallas Mavericks 129-119. The Lakers had already clinched West Group B with their win against the L.A. Clippers earlier in the week,…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Believes Rui Hachimura Made ‘Two Biggest Plays’ Against Spurs

With LeBron James still sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Rui Hachimura has been afforded more opportunities to shine offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers, Hachimura is one of several returners for the 2025-26 season and so far has performed…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & Deandre Ayton Lead Comeback Effort Against Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league and entered their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs with a four-game winning streak. Like the Lakers, the Spurs have also gotten off to a hot start…

Recap: Luka Doncic & Lakers Come Back To Beat Victor Wembanyama & Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, which was not an easy task given the play of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs overall. The Lakers have been playing great basketball too though…

Lakers News: Victor Wembanyama Believes Luka Doncic Is One Of Toughest Players To Scout

Despite battling a ton of injuries to start the season, including to superstar guard Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a very strong 6-2 start. But the Lakers are set to face perhaps their toughest test…

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…

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.…