The Golden State Warriors held their breath for a minute after Stephen Curry appeared to injure his ankle on a non-contact play during open practice. As much as Curry wanted to calm the fans down in the moment, it was hard for them to do so when they saw him go into the locker room […]
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Stephen Curry is expected to face the Lakers after returning to full practice following his recent ankle injury.
Stephen Curry clears an ankle tweak and is set to play Wednesday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirms. The 38‑year‑old slipped during an October 18 open practice, limped off and was initially thought to have a knee problem, but Kerr says it’s a minor ankle issue and not serious. Curry’s availability is a boost for a Warriors roster already hit by injuries to Jimmy Butler (ACL), Moses Moody (patellar tendon) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness). The team hopes the star guard stays healthy for the opening game.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will play in Wednesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering an ankle injury during the team's open practice on Sunday, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Monday.
The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at two unsolved issues with their depth chart on the eve of the regular season (not great!).
The Los Angeles Lakers have enough offensive talent to make the playoffs uncomfortable for almost anyone. Their problem is that championship opponents will be just as comfortable attacking them. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves give Los Angeles an elite offensive foundation. The pair combined for 56.8 points per game last season, the NBA’s highest-scoring duo, […]
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DeMarcus Cousins questioned whether the Lakers can contend for a championship without LeBron James, despite Luka Doncic's brilliance.
On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks opted to shake things up by waiving veteran big man Dwight Powell ahead of the upcoming season. The move sees the team part ways with the player who had been the longest-tenured member of the organization by a country mile prior to the news. Now, NBA insider Mark Stein has […]
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Walker Kessler admits there will be a learning curve as he adjusts to playing with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves after only two preseason games together. He highlights the need to sync on pick‑and‑roll timing, screen angles, and short‑roll options, noting his early assists came from cutting rolls to Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle. Kessler says the trio’s chemistry will improve with time, especially as opponents target Dončić and Reaves. The Lakers hope the emerging trio can click before their first big test against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is making sure that his young wings believe in themselves enough to compete with the royalty of the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had many great players throughout their rich history, but only one can be their greatest of all time.
Walker Kessler, the 25‑year‑old center acquired in a blockbuster summer trade, embraces the pressure of joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach JJ Redick says Kessler is backed by a strong support system—including his agent Aaron Mintz—and is ready to honor the franchise’s big‑man legacy. Kessler views the spotlight as an opportunity, not a burden, and aims to make Lakers fans proud. After two preseason appearances, he will debut against the Golden State Warriors in his first regular‑season game.
The Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason and tried to build chemistry through a Las Vegas minicamp and a bonding trip to Slovenia, but a fragmented preseason has left them short on on‑court reps. Injuries and cautious rest kept key players like Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves out of multiple games, with only four roster spots seeing action in every contest. The article questions whether this lack of continuity will hurt Los Angeles as they head into a soft opening schedule and a grueling 82‑game season.
Before he ever played an NBA game, Kevin Garnett had already given Cooper Flagg a nickname of sorts. Garnett said the NBA had not had a “cold a** white boy” like Flagg in a long time. Now that phrase has been turned around by another former star, who wants to remind everyone who held the […]
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The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is just over 24 hours away, and trade rumors are already starting to swirl.
The Lakers are scrambling to trade guard Dalton Knecht before the regular season begins, aiming to cut their roster from 16 to 15 guaranteed contracts. Reports suggest a possible deal with the Milwaukee Bucks that would bring center Jericho Sims to Los Angeles, though the Lakers may also consider other front‑court options. Knecht, a 2024 No. 17 pick who once exploded for 37 points against Utah, has seen his minutes evaporate due to defensive lapses and modest shooting (36.8% from three). If a trade isn’t finalized, the team will likely waive him by the cut‑down deadline.
Is Dwight Powell worth a look for the Los Angeles Lakers after the Dallas Mavericks released him?
Dwight Howard has officially retired from professional basketball, concluding a career that included an NBA championship, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and an Olympic gold medal. The former Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers center played his final professional game Saturday for Black Fortress Tbilisi in Georgia, ending a career that extended well […]
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Former Los Angeles Lakers wing Alex Caruso could be looking for a new home next summer after the Oklahoma City Thunder paid up for Cason Wallace.
The Mavericks must decide by Monday whether to keep 35‑year‑old Dwight Powell or waive 24‑year‑old 6’11” center Moussa Cissé, a player now eyed by the Lakers and 76ers despite both teams lacking two‑way slots. Cissé’s $2.2 million salary and the Sixers’ cap crunch make the move tricky as they juggle injuries to Ariel Hukporti, Adem Bona and Tacko Fall. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia shines in her Victoria’s Secret runway debut, and former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom announces a controversial courtside appearance at the WNBA Finals on Oct. 21. Other NBA storylines include a former big man sparking debate and a Philadelphia tribute, while the defending champs monitor fatigue in unprecedented detail.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick cited the team’s talent, fit and depth when explaining his confidence in their championship potential ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Los Angeles Times reported his comments before the Lakers’ regular-season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Redick said his confidence in the […]
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There is no direct flight to Hollywood for Moussa Cisse, but the Los Angeles Lakers are certainly interested in landing the Dallas Mavericks center.
The Miami Heat's first 10 games include the Timberwolves, Lakers, Pacers, and more. Here's a prediction of how they will perform.
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially moved on from Dalton Knecht, waiving the former first-round pick just two years after selecting him in the 2024 NBA Draft. The decision was announced Monday as Los Angeles faced the league’s 5 p.m. ET deadline to reduce its roster from 16 players to the maximum of 15. Knecht, […]
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The Lakers have been urged to keep Dalton Knecht and trade Bronny James.