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The Lakers (29-18) are on the last stop of their current eight-game road trip in New York City where they will take on the Knicks (30-18) and Brooklyn Nets (13-24) in their next two games. This is the first time they’ll see both teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 9 days ago | 2 reads
A pair of the NBA’s top scorers hit the court when Jalen Brunson (eighth, 27.6 PPG) and the New York Knicks (30-18) host Luka Doncic (first, 33.7 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (29-18) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The Knicks are 4-point favorites. The over/under in the matchup is 228.5. Looking to gain an edge on Sunday’s game? Dig into the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Knicks vs. Lakers ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (29-18) play Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (30-18) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, at 7 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The Knicks are coming off of a 127-97 victory over the Trail Blazers in their most recent game on Friday. In their last game on Friday, the Lakers claimed a 142-111 win against the Wizards. In the Knicks’ win, Brunson led the way with a team-high 26 points (adding one rebound and three assists). Doncic’s team-high...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 1 read
The fast-approaching trade deadline has a way of making small things feel much bigger. This week, the Lakers were linked to De’Andre Hunter and the rumors rapidly picked up of their interest in the wing. There were rumors of a framework of a deal surrounding some combination of Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht and Hunter, but […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Wizards took on the Los Angeles in the hostile road environment of…well…Washington, DC, and got stomped, 142-111. If you’re a Wizards fan — and you probably are if you’re reading this — fire this game into the sun. Shoot into a memory hole. Nothing to see. There’s stuff from this one the Wizards youngsters […]
From Bullets Forever | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Nothing like playing the Wizards to make a team look elite. Los Angeles destroyed Washington on Friday night, with Luka Dončić ending the first half with a triple-double. The Lakers’ offense was too much for the Wizards to handle, and the game quickly got out of hand. Long term, there’s not much to take away […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 2 reads
The Washington Wizards lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 142-111 at Capital One Arena. One night after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, there was certainly optimism about what Washington could do tonight against LA. However, the talent disparity showed. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with a triple double, scoring 37 points, dishing 13 […]
From Bullets Forever | 10 days ago | 1 read
After an ugly loss against the Cavs, the Lakers bounced back with a 142-111 blowout victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. It was LA’s largest win of the season. The game began with Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton shouldering the offensive load with a combined 16 points. Bub Carrington had a strong start […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 3 reads
UPDATE: The Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief now knowing that Luka Dončić is fine after a scary fall in Cleveland. The superstar guard hurt his ankle due to the raised Cavs court and was originally listed as questionable to play against the Wizards. The Lakers have officially upgraded him to available. Austin Reaves, on […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 4 reads
The Washington Wizards play the Los Angeles Lakers at 7 p.m. tonight at Capital One Arena. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.
From Bullets Forever | 10 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers have struggled without Austin Reaves. They’ve gone 9-8 during his time away due to his calf strain, unable to stack wins against the NBA’s top teams. Considering that Reaves is averaging 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game, his productivity should help bolster the Lakers’ offense and lighten the load for […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 1 read
Luka Dončić was almost seriously hurt in LA’s loss in Cleveland. He took a stepback three and fell because the floor was raised, injuring his ankle. This is an uncommon scenario in the NBA. Typically, the court extends to the point where falling off it would be impossible. Luka had to be taken out of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball of the season, but are reportedly still looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks was the big move they made at the deadline last year. Hunter could be on the move again this winter. […]
From Fear The Sword | 10 days ago | 0 reads
Happy Friday! The weekend has arrived, and with it comes a full slate of NBA hoops! Let’s take a look at some NBA odds for all of tonight’s matchups, with many of the game’s biggest stars set to be in action. Jan 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts a shot as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing – Imagn Images NBA Odds – Friday, January ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 1 read
The Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors square off in one of nine compelling matchups on the NBA slate today. If you’re looking for NBA prop bets for today’s games, we’re here to assist you. Scroll down and you’ll find NBA player props for each and every contest. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Player Props The Lakers face off against the Wizards on Friday, with the game tipping off at 7:00 PM ET from Capital One Arena. Lakers Luka Dončić Odds Points Over/Unde...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, it’s Friday, January 30th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-20 and play the Phoenix Suns tonight at 9 PM. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. This is Cleveland’s second and final game against the Suns this season. They previously beat the Suns at home on New Year’s Eve. We hope you like […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers’ search for a wing could take them to an interesting landing spot. If LA is set on landing a 3-and-D wing at the trade deadline, it’s going to come with some caveats. It will likely either cost them an arm and a leg, an asking price they can’t really afford, or it’s going […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 3 reads
The Lakers (28-18) look to quickly get back to the winning column in Washington where they will take on the struggling Wizards (11-34). This is the first matchup between the teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards When: 4 p.m. PT, Jan. 30 Where: Capital One Arena Watch: Spectrum SportsNet […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 2 reads
The Washington Wizards play the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow. Let’s preview this. Game info When: Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly (back), Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring), Marvin Bagley (back), Trae Young (knee, quad) and Cam Whitmore (shoulder) are […]
From Bullets Forever | 11 days ago | 1 read
It was only a matter of time before the Lakers were linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo. This week, the Greek Freak kind of, sort of demanded a trade, a perfect punctuation on what has been a mess of a Bucks season. Whatever words he wants to use to describe it is a debate for another day, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 1 read
No athlete has ever had their life play out in the public eye more than LeBron James. For more than two decades, fans have had an up-close view of LeBron. It’s with that context in mind that Wednesday’s scenes in LeBron’s latest return to Cleveland were noteworthy. During a tribute video that wasn’t unique to […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 2 reads
This week, the biggest stories surrounding the Lakers focused on the players as people rather than on what happened on the court. We had Luka Dončić in Dallas, LeBron James in Cleveland, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick discussing the uncertainty of the future for some of his players as the trade deadline looms. Through […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 1 read
The Lakers will have a rare representative in All-Star Saturday this year. On Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Jaxson Hayes will take part in the Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend. He will be joined by Carter Bryant from the Spurs, the only other confirmed participant so far. The Slam Dunk Contest has […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 0 reads
The big news of the day, dominating talk in NBA circles across the globe, was Shams Charania’s report that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be traded by summer, perhaps as soon as next week’s NBA Trade Deadline. Reaction to the news was off the charts, particularly when Antetokounmpo’s name was linked with the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 12 days ago | 2 reads
After a rare, mid-season extended break from games due to their plane freezing to the runway after their loss to the Lakers, Dallas must get right back to work by hosting the Charlotte Hornets for a game that will be the second night of a back-to-back for both teams. For Dallas, Cooper Flagg and Klay […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 12 days ago | 3 reads