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Lakers rookie Adou Thiero will start the new year with another injury. On New Year’s Eve, the Lakers reported that Thiero has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. This is another unfortunate setback for the rookie. Thiero spent all of the summer recovering from a knee […]
After a December that saw the Lakers win just five of their 12 games while posting the second-worst defense in the league and a third-worst net rating at -8.2, there may not be a team more eager to turn over the calendar into 2026 and begin a new year fresh than this one. But changing […]
It’s not that they look very much alike. Or come from the same continent or culture. Or were raised in the same basketball tradition. Or play the same position. Or arrived to the league with similar accomplishments. Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers are two very different […]
In this clip from Iman Shumpert’s show, Baron Davis and Iman Shumpert discuss whether or not Larry Bird could play in today’s game Davis is emphatic in his belief that Bird would be dominant in today’s game while Shumpert asks if Bird could guard Kevin Durant. It’s always an interesting question but as we’ve mentioned […]
The Lakes (20-11) will ring in the New Year with two straight matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) this weekend. These will be the last two games between the teams this season as L.A. leads the series 2-0. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Jan. 2 Where: Crypto.com […]
LOS ANGELES — Watching the Lakers play against good teams this year is like watching a rerun of your favorite TV show where you know what’s going to happen. They’ll lose in blowout fashion and the opponent’s youth and athleticism will feel jarring compared to the lethargic tempo the Lakers play at. This has been […]
Well, if we’ve learned anything over the last two weeks, it’s that the Lakers absolutely do not have it. They have had different lineups, different rotations, different teams and different settings. In all but one — which barely counts since it is against the Kings — they not only lost, but did so in blowout […]
After a competitive game through the first three quarters, the Lakers completely let go of the rope in the fourth quarter. Rightfully, they were blown out by the Pistons, losing 128-106. After trailing by eight heading into the fourth, Detroit took full control of the sloppy Lakers, opening up a 20-point lead in the period. […]
Lakers head coach JJ Redick promised changes in the rotation before LA played Sacramento and he delivered. With the Lakers down a ball handler due to Austin Reaves’ calf injury, Redick relied more on Nick Smith Jr. and adjusted Luka Dončić‘s minutes. Typically, Luka plays the entire opening quarter, but in the Lakers’ win against […]
Every year, each team has hits and misses in free agency. Some gambles work out, and others don’t. While the Lakers still have some work to do with their roster, one area they look good in is the center position. And that’s because Deandre Ayton has been so good. Ayton has started in all 26 […]
It’s a big night in Los Angeles, where the Pistons vs Lakers odds predict an Oscar-worthy game. The Pistons have been the surprise story of the East, but they’re coming off a rare couple of losses and are desperate to find their rhythm again. Meanwhile, the Lakers are riding high after a big win over Sacramento. A big story tonight is LeBron James celebrating his 41st birthday on the court. He’ll be carrying a massive load alongside Luka Doncic, especially with the Lakers missing a co...
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With each new injury pointing to Anthony Davis’ inability to affect winning in a Dallas Mavericks uniform, the consensus view, at least among fans, that it’s time to move on, solidifies. Nico Harrison, the primary advocate for bringing Davis to town in exchange for a much younger and much better player, is long gone. Few, […]
The Lakers have been prone to some frustrating lapses in games this season. Rarely, if at all, have they been able to put together a full 48-minute effort. At it’s worst, LA nearly blew a 20-point lead to the Suns in dramatic fashion, barely hanging on by the skin of their teeth…and by Dillon Brooks’ […]
The Lakers (20-10) will play their last game of 2025as they host the Detroit Pistons (24-8) on Tuesday. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Dec. 30 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: NBC, Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers responded very […]
The Lakers will be down another starter on Tuesday as Rui Hachimura has been ruled out for the contest against the Pistons with right calf soreness. He joins Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) as Lakers currently sidelined. This was foreshadowed a bit on Monday when head coach JJ Redick […]
Throughout recent years, Lakers fans have learned to keep at least a little bit of attention on South Bay throughout the season. In some cases, it’s to watch a player like Bronny James develop in his time with the team. Other times, it was to see potential undrafted gems develop into potential role players for […]
For the first time since his arrival in Los Angeles, LeBron James is not the leading vote-getter for the Lakers for the All-Star game. The NBA released the first returns for fan voting for the upcoming All-Star game in Los Angeles and Luka Dončić leads all players. LeBron James and Austin Reaves both are in […]
LOS ANGELES — Entering Sunday’s contest against the Kings, the Lakers were struggling. They were dealing with their first losing streak of the season, and after Lakers head coach JJ Redick said practice would be “uncomfortable” after their third straight defeat, everyone wanted to see how LA would respond. The Lakers reacted with their largest margin […]
Los Angeles snapped their losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. LA’s superstars started the offense off with a combined eight points. Smart missed his only shot attempt, but was doing a bit of everything with one steal and two assists, including a beautiful lob to LeBron. At the […]
The Lakers look to snap their losing streak when they host the Sacramento Kings (7-23) on Sunday. This is the second time these Pacific Division foes will meet this season, with the Lakers currently leading the season series 1-0. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Dec. 28 Where: […]
The Lakers, and specifically head coach JJ Redick, hit a breaking point on Christmas after their loss to the Rockets. After a strong start to the season, things have gone off the rails over the last week. Redick’s postgame press conference had the tone of someone ready to make a lot of changes. Austin Reaves’ […]
Earlier this season, the vibes were incredible for the Lakers. Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić were alternating 40-point games, role players were showing up nightly and wins were stacking up quickly. Rarely is everything sunshine and roses for a whole season in the NBA, though. Now, the Lakers find themselves in a much different situation. […]
Austin Reaves was having a career year as a Laker, but it’ll be a while before fans see him playing again on the court. The Lakers guard suffered an calf injury during the team’s Christmas Day contest against the Rockets and had to exit the game. After an MRI on Friday, the news got even […]
In case the Lakers’ loss on Christmas Day wasn’t frustrating enough, LA now also has to deal with yet another injury to a key contributor. Austin Reaves was unable to return after the halftime break against the Rockets due to left calf soreness. This is the exact same injury that caused him to miss three […]