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Maxi Kleber questionable, Victor Wembanyama out for Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup matchup
Wednesday’s NBA Cup Lakers-Spurs matchup won’t have all the star power possible. While LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will all be available, Victor Wembanyama will not suit up for the Spurs. Maxi Kleber is the only player on the Lakers’ injury report as he’s listed questionable with a lumbar muscle strain. Wembanyama has […]
Marcus Smart says he expects to play vs. Spurs
The Lakers have played only one game this season in which their entire roster was available. However, according to Marcus Smart, the second time will be on Wednesday night against the Spurs. Smart was the only player out for LA’s most recent game against the Sixers. But after practice on Tuesday, he said that he […]
LeBron James talks Bronny’s development: ‘I was just super proud of him’
With LeBron James missing all of training camp and the first 14 games of the regular season, for the first time in his NBA career, all he could do at the beginning of the year was watch and observe. Not only did he see the Lakers get off to a 10-4 start, but he witnessed […]
Luka Dončić detailed his chaotic, emotional week to Slovenia and back
Unless you’re Draymond Green, it’s commonplace in the NBA for players to step away during the season for the birth of their children. It goes without saying, but it’s obviously a monumental milestone moment in the lives of players in which everyone understands why they want to be in attendance. What’s not normal, though, is […]
Deandre Ayton is one of the funniest players in the NBA
Deandre Ayton’s arrival in Los Angeles has brought tons of positives on the court. In a basketball sense, he’s been a near perfect fit as a pick-and-roll partner for all of the Lakers’ ballhandlers, whether it’s Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves or LeBron James. He’s brought enough physicality defensively to pair with his rebounding, giving the […]
JJ Redick explained why Sunday’s game was important for LeBron James
LeBron James doesn’t need confidence. Head coach JJ Redick made that (admittedly obvious) statement clear after Sunday’s game against the Sixers. Those remarks came moments after a “vintage LeBron” performance, as Luka Dončić described it, in which he hit multiple big shots down the stretch to seal a Lakers win. That display of shot-making was […]
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Sixers
Raise your hand if you had some doubts about LeBron James this season. Everyone’s hand is raised? Good. Because even the most optimistic LeBron and Lakers fans had reason for concern for his start this season. Sunday went some way in squashing all that. One game doesn’t mean he’s fully back, but it shows that […]
Luka Dončić’s triple-double, LeBron James’ heroics give Lakers win in Philly
For the first time since 2017, the Lakers picked up a win in Philadelphia on Sunday, 112-108. Luka Dončić had a triple-double in his return to the lineup and LeBron James scored 12 fourth-quarter points, including five in the final two minutes of the game to seal the win. Luka opened the game with a […]
LeBron James still has lots of love for the Baby Lakers
LeBron James has cycled through a whole lot of teammates during his time in Los Angeles. While Anthony Davis was a mainstay through much of his tenure with the Lakers, the pieces around them shifted constantly. At the beginning and even before Anthony Davis, LeBron joined a Baby Lakers team that was still growing and […]
Lakers vs. Sixers preview: Luka Dončić is back
The Lakers (16-6) are on the last leg of their current three-game East Coast road trip as they’re in Philadelphia, where they will take on the Sixers (13-9) on Sunday. Los Angeles looks to bounce back after a tough loss against the Boston Celtics. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers When: 4:30 […]
Luka Dončić available, LeBron James questionable vs. Sixers
The Lakers’ odds of ending their road trip on a high note have just increased. It appears the Lakers will have their superstar Luka Dončić back for their upcoming game against the Sixers. Luka has missed the past two games for personal reasons. Dončić shared on his Instagram that his wife, Anamaria Goltes, gave birth […]
Austin Reaves thought he played ‘really bad’ in the first quarter against Celtics
With Luka Dončić and LeBron James out for LA’s contest against the Celtics, the Lakers needed somebody to step up and produce so they could continue winning during this road trip. Typically, Austin Reaves has not only embraced but also thrived in this role. He had 51 points against the Kings earlier this year when […]
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Celtics
Well, that was a basketball game. The shorthanded Lakers didn’t have a chance at all at beating the Celtics. Boston started red-hot from 3-point range and ended the game hitting 24 from beyond the arc. Los Angeles appeared exhausted and unable to put up much of a fight. Head coach JJ Redick cleared his bench […]
Shorthanded Lakers blown out by Celtics
The Lakers couldn’t find enough firepower to stop the Boston Celtics, losing 126-105, on Friday night. LA had a rough start offensively, allowing the Celtics to take an early eight-point lead. Derrick White drained two quick 3-pointers. At the 6:39 mark, the Lakers were still in single digits with just seven points scored. Los Angeles […]
LeBron James out vs. Celtics due to sciatica
UPDATE: The Lakers made it official ruling LeBron James out against the Celtics due to right sciatica and left joint arthritis. This will make beating Boston that much harder, but given that LeBron is the oldest player in the NBA, it makes sense for him not to push it and play both games in back-to-back matchups. […]
Rui Hachimura on his first career buzzer beater: ‘It was a great feeling’
If you had written a script on how the Lakers would beat the Raptors, it wouldn’t have been as perfect as what happened on Thursday night. With the game even at 120 and LA with the ball, plenty was on the line. The Lakers were trying to start this road trip with a win. With […]
The beauty of how LeBron James’ scoring streak came to an end
“How can you not be romantic about baseball?” It’s a quote that has existed for quite some time with unclear origins. It was popularized by the book and movie “Moneyball,” but it’s generally accepted that it was not its origin. Wherever it came from, it’s as powerful as it is cliche. It invokes the emotion, […]
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Raptors
Thursday’s Lakers game against the Raptors had the drama of a Marvel movie. With Luka Dončić out, the Lakers relied on Austin Reaves and he delivered, scoring 44 points. However, the game was still even at 120 with 20 seconds to go. With the result and LeBron James’ double-digit scoring streak at risk, LeBron did […]
Lakers vs. Celtics preview: Rivalry clash
After Thursday’s dramatic win over the Raptors, the Lakers will travel straight to Boston to take on the Celtics on Friday. This is the first meeting between the rivals this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics When: 4 p.m. PT, Dec. 5 Where: TD Garden Watch: Prime Video, Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers will […]
Rui Hachimura’s game-winner lifts Lakers past Raptors
LeBron James’ long double-digit scoring streak came to an end on Thursday, but only as the King found Rui Hachimura for a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win the game as the Lakers downed the Raptors, 123-120. In a tie game in the final seconds, LeBron turned down a contested shot that could have won the game […]
LeBron James double-digit scoring streak comes to end
One of the longest and most impressive streaks in sports history has come to an end. LeBron James’ run of 1,297 games in a row reaching double figures, dating back to Jan. 6, 2007, in scoring was snapped on Thursday in the Lakers’ win over the Raptors. LeBron finished with just eight points, going 4-17 […]
Marcus Smart’s back injury not a long-term concern for Lakers, expected back soon
One of the standouts for the Lakers off the bench this season has been Marcus Smart. Brought in after a couple of disappointing seasons since being traded from the Celtics, Smart has been rejuvenated in LA and has made a positive impact on a nightly basis. The only thing that has slowed that impact, unfortunately, […]
JJ Redick explains why Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the rotation
Despite Jarred Vanderbilt impressing during training camp and being healthy for the first time in years, he finds himself on the outside looking in regarding the rotation. While he didn’t necessarily wow during the early parts of the season, he’s one of the best defenders on a roster that struggles to stop anyone. Seeing him […]
Edwin’s Journal: Bad loss ruins Lakers’ productive week
This week presented enough negatives and positives that there can be confirmation bias on both sides. If you think the Lakers are too bad on defense to be a title contender, you point out how they got blown by the Suns on Monday. If you think LA is an offensive juggernaut, then you can point […]
Lakers vs. Raptors preview: Does LA have a focus problem?
The Lakers (15-5) will begin a three-game road trip starting with the Toronto Raptors (15-7) on Thursday. LA looks to bounce back after a disappointing and eye-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns last Sunday. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors When: 4:30 p.m. PT, Dec. 4 Where: Scotiabank Arena Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers’ […]
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