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The Los Angeles Lakers will obviously miss LeBron James' skills on the court after he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. For Austin Reaves, there are more imperceptible ways in which James' absence will be felt.
Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' season-opening loss to the Clippers, Darius Acuff Jr.’s rough NBA debut and much more.
Shaquille O'Neal thinks highly of Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler, but still believes the Lakers have taken a step back.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg logged a team‑high 29 minutes in the 124‑97 loss to the Lakers, scoring 12 points and defending Luka Doncic, who went 1‑for‑6 when Lendeborg guarded him. The rookie sparked drama with trash‑talk and a technical for calling Doncic "sucks." Meanwhile, Stephen Curry returned from an ankle tweak to drop 23 points in 21 minutes, 16 in the first quarter. The team also grapples with Kristaps Porzingis’s indefinite health absence and possible trade, leaving the Warriors scrambling for a reliable big man.
The preview pits the 5‑4‑0 New Jersey Devils against the 4‑5‑0 Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. EDT (MSGSN/DAZN, Devils Hockey Network). The Ducks enter the game tired after a four‑game losing streak and a grueling three‑games‑in‑four‑days schedule, missing key players like Mason McTavish and Troy Terry. Their top scorers are Leo Carlsson (11 points), Mikael Granlund (8) and Beckett Sennecke (5 goals), but they allow over three goals per game with a .882 save percentage. The Devils boast a perfect 9‑game shooting streak and are debating lineup tweaks, notably the role of fourth‑liner Amadeus Lombardi and the status of Anthony Mantha. The article argues the Devils can exploit Anaheim’s defensive woes to secure a win.
The Warriors and Lakers are now appointment viewing again.
The Patriots’ O‑line is in crisis ahead of Thursday’s Week 7 clash with the Chicago Bears, forcing the team to start Walter Rouse and Matt Pryor at guard after a cascade of injuries to Mike Onwenu, Greg Van Roten, Ben Brown and Alijah Vera‑Tucker. In response, New England invited former Chargers guard Jamaree Salyer – a six‑year veteran with 43 starts and a former teammate of center Jared Wilson – for a visit. Salyer, 26, was released by the Dolphins in August after a stint on IR. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The Los Angeles Lakers finally got the center Luka Doncic has been waiting for, and Walker Kessler instantly made fans forget Deandre Ayton.
Walker Kessler and the Los Angeles Lakers provided a reminder that the Golden State Warriors need to act fast on a Kristaps Porzingis trade.
The Los Angeles Chargers need to maximize their assets at the trade deadline.
The Los Angeles Rams will be short-staffed facing the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, but Klint Kubiak's team can't underestimate them.
The Chicago Bears' secondary could use some veteran help, and the Los Angeles Chargers' imminent fire sale might give him the right guy.
Linebacker Nate Landman enters the concussion protocol, putting the Rams’ Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at risk. With star receiver Davante Adams out after hamstring surgery and Myles Garrett still sidelined for an estimated six‑to‑eight weeks, Los Angeles faces a mounting injury crisis. Landman, who recorded 71 snaps and 10 tackles in the loss to Arizona, has 51 tackles this season; his absence could force Omar Speights into a larger role while the nickel and dime packages are heavily used. The Rams must find a way to win without key defenders as they battle a depleted roster.
Opening night produced drama across 11 games. Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana to a 123‑120 win over New Orleans, scoring 23 points with 12 assists despite a technical foul and a post‑game emotional interview. A post‑game clash saw Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg slam Luka Dončić’s “whining,” igniting a new Pacific Division rivalry after a 127‑105 Lakers victory. Anthony Edwards delivered a historic performance for Minnesota, dropping 35 points in a 131‑106 win over Miami and joining Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players with multiple 40‑point season openers. Houston trapped Kyrie Irving, beating Dallas 128‑110, while Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith each scored 30. The night set an aggressive tone for the season.
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut tonight. Linus Ullmark needed help leaving the ice, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to return.
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut tonight. Linus Ullmark needed help leaving the ice, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to return.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Wednesday night that he has instituted a unique way for players to compete for prize money accumulated via fines.
Los Angeles Lakers legends James Worthy and Robert Horry reflected on Shaquille O’Neal’s decision to leave the Orlando Magic for the Lakers in 1996, with Horry highlighting how the move helped establish greater player freedom in the NBA. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson for #WordsWithScoop, Horry described O’Neal’s free agency decision as an important […] The post James Worthy on Shaq joining the Lakers: ‘It almost didn’t happen’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Brewers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1982 following their sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jake Bauers won the NLCS MVP award after his fantastic series, but is he the favorite to claim World Series MVP? In a video posted by MLB Network, multiple pundits and personalities […] The post Brewers’ Brice Turang gets multiple World Series MVP predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints .
JJ Redick admitted that a simple $500 fine system had inadvertently helped instill confidence in Luka Doncic's ability to knock down half-court shots.
The Dodgers’ offseason focus centers on Shohei Ohtani’s arm, with President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman confirming surgery is “not on the table.” Ohtani admits he didn’t pitch this year or in the postseason and plans to revamp his treatment and training for 2027. L.A. Times columnists debate whether the team should limit his pitching or even consider trading the two‑way star. Meanwhile, writers highlight the aging Dodgers roster, owner Mark Walter’s financial woes, and the franchise’s potential dynasty decline. Opinions also note that only big‑spending clubs are now making deep postseason runs.
Minnesota has held receivers to a league-low 10.8 half-PPR points per game over its last two games, a warning for Keenan Allen managers.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue dedicated Wednesday's season-opening, 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings to team governor Steve Ballmer.
Patrik Laine is on the verge of a new NHL deal, with the Los Angeles Kings emerging as the frontrunner. Reports confirm the Kings have spoken with Laine, eyeing him as a low‑cost power‑play boost after scoring just 17 goals in seven games. Laine, who left the Canadiens last season for health reasons and has ruled out a return to Montreal or Europe, boasts 224 career goals in 537 games. With three contract slots open but limited cap space, the Kings may need to move a player to LTIR to accommodate him. If signed, Laine could add 30‑plus goals for a struggling Kings squad.
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are having a disappointing 2026 NFL campaign. They lost the Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 22-6. The team has lost all six of their games they have participated in so far this season. Amid the struggles, many are questioning whether Herbert […] The post Browns Linked to Blockbuster Justin Herbert Trade With Chargers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .