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Eddie Johnson Praises Lakers’ Success Despite Key Stars Missing Time

The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to be one of the top teams in the West with all their stars healthy, but the fact that they are No. 2 with a 7-2 start despite having their top three players out injured is insane.

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Lakers’ 7–2 Start Has Paul Pierce Suggesting LA Should Trade LeBron James

The Lakers are off to a brilliant start and are sitting at No. 2 in the Western Conference, only a game behind the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Cristiano Ronaldo Hilariously Teases Lebron James For His Looks

Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent interview with Piers Morgan is going viral — and among all the things the Portuguese striker said, his comments about LeBron James stood out as one of the high points.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Warriors, Cavaliers open to Lakers’ LeBron James ‘retirement tour,’ says Zach Lowe

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James hasn’t made his regular-season debut, there are still people wondering where he will be in 2026-27, amidst his final season under contract, including NBA insider Zach Lowe.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7

Lakers' JJ Redick Reveals 'First Person I Called in Free Agency' This Summer

Even without 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a stellar 2025-26 season start. More news:

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Lakers’ Austin Reaves won’t play vs. Hawks due to groin injury

LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and has yet to suit up this season. Luka Doncic has already missed four games due to finger and lower-body injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 7

Darvin Ham says he ‘navigated’ LA Lakers job well, but he failed for one reason

Darvin Ham’s two-season tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach saw some success. In Darvin Ham’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23, the team got off to a 2-10 start.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 7

Unheralded Lakers pickup could have big impact this season

Nick Smith, Jr. was dumped by the Charlotte Hornets this summer. Now on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 21-year-old could have a big impact this season.

Lakers’ LeBron James inching closer to season debut

LeBron James cleared to resume basketball activities

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LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Lakers Urged to Trade 40-Year-Old LeBron James

LeBron James is heading into an unprecedented 23rd season at 40 years old. But, despite the forward remaining in peak shape and still playing at All-Star caliber, Paul Pierce is urging the Los Angeles Lakers to trade him.

Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / November 7

What Luka Doncic is not doing ‘half as much’ is making him more ‘fun to watch’

Luka Doncic has played just five games this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his production over these games has been magnificent, averaging 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Out, Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing guard Austin Reaves (right groin strain) as out for the team’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night while Maxi Kleber (abdominal muscle strain) has been upgraded to questionable.

Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7

Lakers Receive Major Update on Austin Reaves’ Value in Free Agency

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers received a massive update on the projected free agent value of Austin Reaves. On a recent episode of The Ringer's The Zach Lowe Show, The Athletic's Lakers beat reporter Dan Woike informed host Zach Lowe that Reaves was already in line for a major raise.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7

JJ Redick praised Luka Dončić’s resilience, leadership against Spurs

From the moment the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić, this franchise became his. However, it was challenging to establish that, given that he was acquired right in the middle of the NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Luka Doncic: Marcus Smart Does Some Things Defensively ‘I’ve Never Seen In My Life’

The Los Angeles Lakers have to be pleased with the way Marcus Smart has quickly integrated himself with the team despite missing time in training camp and preseason.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Lakers rumors: Could LA reunite Luka Doncic with former Mavericks teammate?

The Los Angeles Lakers could look to reunite Luka Doncic with one of his former Dallas Mavericks teammates before the trade deadline. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, center Daniel Gafford — a key contributor to the Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals run — has drawn interest from the Lakers as a potential midseason trade target.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

JJ Redick ‘Not Surprised’ By Strong Play Of Jake LaRavia

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia in free agency, the move wasn’t widely discussed given his relative anonymity to the common NBA fan. LaRavia split the 2024-25 season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, but ultimately signed with the Lakers in free agency when the latter decided not to keep him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7

Lakers Urged to Keep First-Round Pick Instead of Trading It

Even without LeBron James available at all, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a stellar season start. More news: Is Austin Reaves Pricing Himself Out of a Return to the Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

JJ Redick Believes Rui Hachimura Made ‘Two Biggest Plays’ Against Spurs

With LeBron James still sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Rui Hachimura has been afforded more opportunities to shine offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers, Hachimura is one of several returners for the 2025-26 season and so far has performed admirably in James’ absence.

Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7

Marcus Smart is exactly the player the Lakers need

There are just under five minutes left in the first half and the Lakers are trailing the Wolves by five points. Their defense is a bit scrambled and Austin Reaves is isolated against Julius Randle above the break, shaded towards the left side of the floor.

Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / November 7