Too $hort rose to fame in the 1980s rocking Oakland A’s gear. The legendary rapper later backed the Raiders and Golden State Warriors proudly. Now the Hip-Hop icon has caught Ballhalla fever, thanks to the Golden State Valkyries run toward the WNBA title. He hopes the nation doesn’t “blow the whistle” on the growing fandom […]
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Los Angeles Lakers Walker Kessler had a great game against the Golden State Warriors on opening night, but his frontcourt competition was effectively non-existent.
Luka Dončić praised the Lakers’ defensive turnaround after a 33‑point first quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026. Adjustments at halftime helped the team limit the Warriors to just 35 points over the next 24 minutes, culminating in a 127‑105 victory with a 102‑68 lead entering the fourth. The Lakers posted a 96.5 defensive rating – their sixth‑best of the 2025‑26 season – and rookie Walker Kessler scored 26 points on perfect shooting. Dončić highlighted staying solid and fixing back‑door cuts as key to the “great defensive effort.”
Luka Dončić gave his new center an A+, then Shaquille O’Neal took it a step further. “Walker Kessler is the best big man in the NBA. You heard it here first,” O’Neal said on ESPN’s Inside the NBA after the Lakers’ 127-105 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. It might be the first time […] The post Shaq Makes Bold Claim After Walker Kessler’s Historic Lakers Debut appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Luka Dončić gave his new center an A+, then Shaquille O’Neal took it a step further. “Walker Kessler is the best big man in the NBA. You heard it here first,” O’Neal said on ESPN’s Inside the NBA after the Lakers’ 127-105 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. It might be the first time […] The post Shaq Makes Bold Claim After Walker Kessler’s Historic Lakers Debut appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Golden State Warriors have found a viable role for Draymond Green on the offensive end. Now it's time to give him one on the defensive end.
On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors stumbled out of the gates with an ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on opening night. The Warriors managed to stick around in the first half of this one, but ultimately fell apart in the third quarter and ended up losing by a final […]
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The newly dubbed "Milk Chamberlain" had a historic night against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Warriors forward Draymond Green previewed the opening‑night clash with the Lakers and weighed in on Luka Doncic’s MVP odds. Green says Doncic faces “voter fatigue” even if he averages 34 points, noting the league may discount his production. In the season opener, Doncic logged 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while shooting a perfect 9‑for‑9 from the line. Green also praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s fearless challenge to the Dallas star, calling it good for the youngster’s development.
In his Lakers debut on Oct. 21, 2026, Walker Kessler dazzled with a perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting night, scoring 26 points, grabbing nine rebounds, blocking twice and delivering ten dunks— the most by a Laker since Shaquille O’Neal in 2003. His performance helped Los Angeles rout the Golden State Warriors 127‑105 and ranks as the second‑best shooting game in franchise history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 14‑for‑14. Luka Dončić supplied five of Kessler’s makes, and both players sparked a 56‑point burst in 18 minutes.
The Los Angeles Lakers defense clamped up as the game progressed to win a comfortable 127-105 matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors suffered a 127-105 loss to the Lakers on opening night, prompting a viral photo of Stephen Curry and injured Jimmy Butler sitting in silence. Charles Barkley warned on Inside the NBA that the franchise is “in trouble,” noting Butler won’t return until February and questioning if Curry can carry a depleted roster. The Lakers’ surge was fueled by Walker Kessler’s perfect debut—26 points, nine rebounds—and strong showings from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. With Kristaps Porziņģis also sidelined, Golden State’s chances hinge on Curry’s output until key players recover.
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers started out their season with a bang by defeating the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion at home. This game marked the Lakers debut of Walker Kessler, who didn’t miss any of his 12 field goal attempts en route to a dominant 26-point performance. Here are two overreactions […]
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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg didn't do himself or his team any favors by dissing Luka Doncic following Wednesday's game.
The Golden State Warriors need Yaxel Lendeborg to be a primary contributor right away. He's going to need to go through the fire to get there.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had some words for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after Wednesday's season opener. The post Warriors Rookie Follows Up Trash Talk With Shot at Luka Doncic appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Austin Reaves teased Luka Doncic after the Mavericks guard nailed a half‑court buzzer‑beater against the Warriors on Opening Night. Reaves called the 35‑foot shot “terrible,” joking that he’d have taken the ball instead, while Doncic said trash‑talk from Yaxel Lendeborg fueled his confidence. The light‑hearted banter highlighted the Lakers‑Mavericks chemistry and underscored Doncic’s flair for dramatic long‑range highlights. Both players turned the moment into a memorable, playful clash of competitiveness and camaraderie.
During the Lakers’ 127‑105 win over the Warriors, ESPN’s Doris Burke recounted her first on‑court interview with Spurs legend Gregg Popovich, which turned heated when she asked why San Antonio couldn’t stop Shaquille O’Neal after his six‑for‑six third quarter. Popovich’s face turned red and stared at her, prompting the producer to pull the clip. Burke’s story underscores Pop’s famously blunt sideline demeanor and his storied 29‑year tenure that yielded five titles. The piece also notes the Spurs’ new coach Mitch Johnson and their 116‑104 season‑opening loss to Oklahoma City, with the next game against Houston on Friday.
Prior to their season-opening game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers used some WWE theme music to pump up the crowd at Crypto.com Arena.
In his NBA debut, 24‑year‑old rookie Yaxel Lendeborg—Michigan’s 2026 championship star and No. 11 pick of the Golden State Warriors—sparks a heated exchange with Dallas’ trash‑talk king Luka Doncíč during a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (127‑105). The article traces Lendeborg’s unlikely rise from a video‑game‑obsessed Dominican youth to a Summer League MVP, explains why the Warriors chose the seasoned power forward over a younger prospect, and highlights the team's early struggles with injuries to Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porziņģis. The showdown between Lendeborg and Doncic adds drama to the Warriors’ rocky start.
In a live chat for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers, Arthur Hill discusses several hot NBA topics: Detroit’s rookie Jalen Duren delivers an impressive opening night for the Pistons, the Warriors face a potential lost season, the Bulls struggle with a rocky start, and the outlook for next year’s rookie‑scale contract extensions is examined. Hill also teases upcoming subscriber‑only content and the benefits of the Front Office subscription.
The Los Angeles Lakers offense was humming in the 127-105 blowout of the Golden State Warriors.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson recalled how LeBron James challenged his teammates to believe they could still win the 2016 NBA Finals after falling behind 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors. Thompson explained that Cleveland’s Game 4 defeat was particularly frustrating because many of the team’s problems were the result of its own mistakes. […]
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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg held nothing back following his NBA debut, revealing he lost all respect for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić over his relentless foul-baiting and constant complaining to the referees.
The Lakers opened the season with a dominant win over the Warriors, showcasing a deeper roster that could allow stars like LeBron and Davis to log fewer minutes. Coach JJ reportedly believes the new depth—potentially 10‑11 players when healthy—will let the team rest key contributors, despite recent injuries to Collin Sexton and Adou Thiero. Front‑office upgrades in scouting and player development aim to fix past drafting misses, while the controversial trade of Deandre Ayton raises questions about the backup center situation. The article examines whether the revamped bench and staff can translate into sustained success.