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Quentin Grimes provides finger injury update ahead of Lakers game
Quentin Grimes expects to play when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after making progress with his injured finger. The post Quentin Grimes provides finger injury update ahead of Lakers game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
JJ Redick gives Austin Reaves injury update after heel bruise
Austin Reaves will be day to day with a heel bruise, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Friday, November 13, after the guard missed the team's latest game. The post JJ Redick gives Austin Reaves injury update after heel bruise appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers lead NBA in five key categories, give opponents plenty to solve
The Lakers open the season 11-2 and top the NBA in five critical stats—scoring, field‑goal percentage, offensive rating, steals and points off turnovers—through 13 games. Led by Luka Dončić’s league‑best 38.6 points per game (including a 53‑point outburst) and Austin Reaves’ 24.7, L.A. averages 122.1 points and shoots 50.3% while forcing 11 steals and 24.5 points off turnovers per game. Defensively, they sit 18th with a 113.6 rating, so coach JJ Redick must improve that side. Health updates: Dončić is cleared after an ankle scare; Reaves remains day‑to‑day with a heel injury ahead of the Sunday clash with Phoenix.
Kyle Kuzma’s home was burglarized during Milwaukee Bucks’ defeat to Los Angeles Lakers
During the Milwaukee Bucks' 123-112 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 11, 2026, Kyle Kuzma's Bayside residence was burglarized. Surveillance captured four unidentified intruders ransacking the home between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m., stealing valuables. Police have made no arrests, and investigators suspect a larger theft ring that previously targeted teammate Bobby Portis in 2024. The incident coincided with Kuzma’s sluggish performance—nine points on 2‑for‑8 shooting—and a late‑game foul that injured Luka Doncic, drawing criticism from Charles Barkley.
Lakers’ Austin Reaves day-to-day, Luka Doncic expected to play against Suns
The Lakers anticipate Luka Doncic’s return for Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns after he twisted his ankle in Wednesday’s win over the Bucks. Austin Reaves remains day‑to‑day following a heel injury on a dunk attempt; coach JJ Redick skipped further imaging and will give an update at the 5 p.m. report. Reaves is averaging 24.7 points and 4.7 assists, crucial for the team’s 11‑2 start. Collin Sexton, stitched after a facial collision, and Quentin Grimes, who sprained a finger, are also listed day‑to‑day, leaving the final lineup uncertain.
Injury Notes: Lakers, Mobley, Nets, Missi, Butler
The Lakers enter the weekend with several players on the mend: Quentin Grimes (right finger sprain) is set to play Sunday vs. the Suns, Luka Doncic is cleared after a scary fall, while Collin Sexton and Austin Reaves remain day‑to‑day. Elsewhere, Cavs big man Evan Mobley misses Friday’s game vs. the Heat due to a left great‑toe sprain but faces no long‑term issues, and the Nets expect Nolan Traore back for Saturday after calf soreness. The Pelicans’ Yves Missi is cleared for practice after a knee bruise, and Jimmy Butler continues rehab from an ACL tear, planning a stint with the Warriors’ G‑League affiliate before his NBA return.
Quentin Grimes drops ‘pick your poison’ approach to playing with Luka Doncic
Quentin Grimes, the Lakers’ newest guard, explains his “pick your poison” strategy for syncing with Luka Doncic after their brief stint together in Dallas. Recovering from a finger injury, Grimes expects to return for the Sunday game against the Phoenix Suns, hoping to provide ball‑handling relief, scoring and defensive grit. He highlights the team’s defensive goals—currently 18th in opponent points per game—and notes his recent 12‑point, four‑assist performance versus Detroit. Through 11 games, Grimes averages 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists while adjusting to the Lakers’ new system.
Spurs make NBA history with 18-0 start vs. Warriors
The San Antonio Spurs set an NBA record with an 18-0 opening run against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, the biggest start in the play‑by‑play era. Despite injuries, De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell sparked the blitz, and Stephon Castle added 18 points in just 12 minutes. With Stephen Curry out, the Warriors couldn’t respond, and the Spurs closed the first quarter 38-14. Victor Wembanyama continues to dominate, scoring 30+ points in six of his last eight games and shooting 69% over his last three outings. The win extends the Spurs’ 10‑game streak, keeping them second in the West behind the Lakers.
Knicks’ G League team acquires ex-Timberwolves FRP Rob Dillingham in trade with Iowa Wolves
The New York Knicks’ Westchester G League affiliate has acquired former No. 8 overall 2024 draft pick Rob Dillingham in a trade with the Iowa Wolves. After stints with Minnesota, Chicago and a brief, waivered stop in Charlotte, Dillingham entered the G League pool and signed with Westchester, joining teammates like ex‑Lakers lottery pick Dalton Knecht. The 22‑year‑old guard, who averaged 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 30 games for the Bulls last season, aims to use the G League to revive his NBA hopes as the season kicked off on Nov. 6.
Lakers must keep their foot on the gas in a (once again) loaded West
Despite a torrid start to 2026-27, the Los Angeles Lakers will fall in the standings if they get too comfortable. The Western Conference is full of excellent teams.
'Physical as F--k,' JJ Redick Outlines Lakers' Identities After 'Audit' of 11-2 Start to NBA Season
JJ Redick says his coaching and analytics staff put together a 21-page "audit" detailing statistics that back up what he sees as the Los Angeles Lakers' identity after an 11-2 start to the season.
Is the Blazers’ Hot Start for Real?
The Portland Trail Blazers burst into the 2026‑27 season with an 8‑3 record, sparking a debate on the podcast "We Like the Blazers" about whether this hot start is sustainable. Hosts Brandon Mullen and Conor Bergin argue that, despite a small sample size, the team's road wins, second‑place scoring rank behind the Lakers, and versatile offense suggest they’re a genuine second‑tier Western contender—not a 65‑win powerhouse. The episode also covers Sidy Cissoko’s starting impact, Scoot Henderson’s early struggles, and Robert Williams III’s back‑to‑back play.
Lakers’ Quentin Grimes reveals return date from finger injury
Quentin Grimes says he'll return for the Lakers' Sunday road game against the Phoenix Suns after missing two contests with a right‑finger sprain. The guard, who averages 8.0 points in 26.1 minutes and shoots 43.1% from the floor, could provide needed supplemental scoring for a LA squad currently 11‑2. He joins Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, both dealing with their own injuries, as the Lakers aim to stay competitive early in the season. The game tips off around 4 p.m. ET.
Austin Reaves recovery puts extra load on Luka Doncic, patience on Lakers
Austin Reaves suffers a heel contusion in the Lakers’ win over the Bucks, and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says the injury is manageable but urges patience. Drawing on Luka Doncic’s own heel bruise and subsequent calf strain in December 2024, MacMahon suggests Doncic will advise Reaves to take his time rather than rush back and risk further damage. He notes that while Reaves recovers, Doncic is fully capable of shouldering the extra load for the team. No return date is provided, but the Lakers appear confident in managing the short‑term workload shift.
Lakers' pursuit of Naz Reid trade would require sacrificing their young talent
The Los Angeles Lakers could actually pull off a trade for Naz Reid, but they'd have to make a painful decision about their future to do so.
The Credits: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs on a 10‑game winning streak after a 0‑2 start, averaging 33.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.6 blocks over his last nine outings. Across the league, Luka Dončić fuels the Lakers' seven‑game run atop the West, while LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert drive the Timberwolves to a league‑best +14.1 net rating despite Anthony Edwards' injury. The East is headed by Jayson Tatum’s Celtics (10‑2), and the week’s roundup highlights key injuries, trade talks and standout storylines.
“Killing the League”: 2x NBA Champion Gives Wild Luka Doncic Take as Lakers Star Leads MVP Race
Luka Doncic’s early‑season dominance has NBA legend Isiah Thomas proclaiming he’s “killing the league.” After a 62‑foot buzzer‑beater helped the Lakers beat Portland 124‑118 on Nov. 6, Doncic logged 53 points, his second 50‑plus game, and now averages a staggering 38.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists over 11 games, shooting 48.9% overall and 40.8% from three. His all‑around firepower puts him atop the Kia MVP ladder, ahead of Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum, while his confidence and playmaking make him the toughest cover in the West.
Lakers announce update on Austin Reaves after concerning injury
JJ Redick provides an Austin Reaves injury update as the Lakers monitor the guard’s availability ahead of sunday’s matchup.
Lakers avoided worst-case Austin Reaves injury if JJ Redick is to be believed
JJ Redick said Austin Reaves will be 'day-to-day' for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward.
Lakers’ JJ Redick Provides Injury Updates on Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic
Lakers head coach JJ Redick says star guard Luka Doncic, who hurt his ankle in Friday’s loss to Milwaukee, is expected to play Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic leads the league with 38.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Austin Reaves, sidelined after a dunk‑related heel bruise, remains day‑to‑day and will be listed on the injury report tomorrow. If Reaves misses, Quentin Grimes or Collin Sexton could fill in, though Sexton is also nursing a head wound. The Lakers sit atop the West at 11‑2 and aim to extend their seven‑game winning streak at 1:00 p.m. PT Sunday.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves among players to get crucial injury updates
Coach JJ Redick confirms Luka Doncic is cleared for Sunday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns, while Austin Reaves and Collin Sexton remain day‑to‑day. The Lakers, surprised early in the season with an 11‑2 record and a seven‑game winning streak, rely on Doncic and Reaves, who have led the team in scoring in 12 of 13 games. The Suns (5‑6) aim to challenge the hot‑streaking Lakers as injury updates become crucial for the franchise’s push toward the NBA elite.
Austin Reaves considered day-to-day with bruised heel
Austin Reaves sustains a bruised heel after an awkward landing on a dunk during the Lakers' win over the Bucks on Nov. 11. Coach JJ Redick confirms X‑rays are clear and the guard is listed day‑to‑day, with a status update expected Friday night. The Lakers also dealt with Luka Dončić’s ankle tweak, Collin Sexton’s concussion and stitches, and Quentin Grimes’ finger issue, all of which are under evaluation ahead of Sunday’s game in Phoenix.
Three trade proposals for Nuggets’ Cam Johnson
Hoops Wire reports three speculative trade packages for Denver's shooting guard Cam Johnson, who averages 12.1 points and 43.2% from three on a $23.1 M expiring deal. Fadeaway World analyst Fran Leiva suggests: 1) Denver gets Klay Thompson and Nikola Jovic from Miami, sending Johnson to the Heat; 2) Denver receives 6‑ft‑11 Santi Aldama and guard Marcus Sasser from Dallas, with Johnson heading to the Mavericks; 3) Denver acquires Quentin Grimes and Jake LaRavia from Los Angeles, sending Johnson to the Lakers. Each deal balances added depth and potential salary savings against losing a proven shooter, leaving Denver to weigh long‑term roster fit.
Kendrick Perkins isn’t sold on Lakers’ title chances despite 11-2 start
Despite the Lakers’ league‑best 11‑2 record, former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins doubts they’re true title contenders until they notch a signature win against a genuine threat. On the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins cites missing victories over Oklahoma City, Houston, the Spurs, the Knicks or a full‑strength Detroit team as proof they haven’t proved themselves, even though they beat the Pistons and Trail Blazers. With an offense ranked first but a defense at 18th, the Lakers face a litmus test on Nov. 27 at the Spurs.
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