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J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28
Lakers’ JJ Redick Identifies Major Issue With Team’s Defense
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the 2026-27 season to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers had multiple chances to come away with their fourth consecutive win; instead, the Blazers matched the Lakers' offensive firepower.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Collin Sexton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Collin Sexton keeps it real on taking leadership role in 1st Lakers season
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster in the offseason, one of the players they targeted early was veteran guard Collin Sexton.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Austin Reaves: Lakers’ Game Plan Discipline Wasn’t Great In Loss To Trail Blazers
Defense was the question coming into the season for the Los Angeles Lakers and their first real test did not go well as they gave up 136 points in their first loss of the season to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Ziaire Williams Doesn’t Believe He Deserved Flopping Technical
One of the points of emphasis for NBA officials this season is punishing players flopping on the court by assessing technical fouls to the offenders. And that showed itself in the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest against the Portland Trail Blazers with three flopping technicals being assessed, including one to Lakers forward Ziaire Williams.
Cameron Carr News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
Cameron Carr completes ‘very important step’ as he nears return from injury 
After making two preseason appearances earlier this month, rookie Cameron Carr hasn’t suited up since Oct. 6 as he navigates a right oblique strain. But according to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Carr is making clear progress and practiced with the Coachella Valley Lakers on Tuesday.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Rui Hachimura Opens Up About ‘Tough’ Lakers Exit
The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Rui Hachimura this offseason as one of many roster reshaping moves. He stayed in Los Angeles, though, signing a two-year deal with the L.A.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Walker Kessler Takes Responsibility For Lakers’ Defensive Struggles Vs. Trail Blazers
Coming into the season, the big question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was whether this team could defend well enough to compete with the top teams in the league.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Damian Lillard Delivers Crushing Blow to Lakers Despite Luka Doncic's 41-Point Performance
The Los Angeles Lakers came into Tuesday night looking like one of the NBA’s most dangerous offensive teams. Luka Doncic was producing remarkable scoring numbers, Austin Reaves was providing another reliable offensive option and Los Angeles had opened the season with three consecutive victories.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 28
JJ Redick Believes Lakers Defense Got ‘Broken Down’ In Loss To Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday night at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. While the offense was still clicking as usual, the Lakers’ defense was unable to contain a talented and explosive Blazers squad all night long.
Kevon Looney News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28
‘Unplayable’… LA Lakers fans worried about Kevon Looney after struggle in Portland defeat
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the season, defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers fully deserved their 136-129 win at the LA Lakers, keeping up their own unbeaten record at 3-0.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 28
'We’re Not Telling You to Be Jrue Holiday': Reggie Miller Calls Out Luka Doncic’s Defense During NBC Broadcast
Luka Doncic remains a usual suspect, as Reggie Miller called out his defense on live TV. The Slovenian superstar has given the Lakers plenty of reasons to believe they can compete at the highest level.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 28
Lakers’ JJ Redick, Walker Kessler Share Blunt Assessment Of LA’s Defense After First Loss In 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered their first defeat of the 2026-27 regular season after starting the campaign with three consecutive wins. They lost 129-136 to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Crypto.com Arena tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
Lakers loss to Blazers unearths inevitable defensive problems
LOS ANGELES — The highs of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 3-0 start — Luka Dončić‘s high-scoring nights, Walker Kessler’s historic statistics, Austin Reaves’ incredible selflessness — mostly delayed what became their inevitable undoing in Tuesday’s 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28
3 Biggest Takeaways From Lakers' First Loss of Season Against Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Tuesday’s game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers riding high, as Luka Doncic and company had racked up three straight wins to start the 2026-27 NBA season, with the Slovenian superstar putting on a show in the scoring department.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers
And just like that, the Lakers’ attempt to go 82-0 flies out the window. It was always going to be tough for LA to go undefeated this season, particularly with a defense as porous as the one they showed on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody
Luka Doncic followed a 52-point game with 41 more Tuesday. Austin Reaves added 26. The Lakers still lost. That should tell you where this conversation is headed.
J.J. Redick News / HITC / October 28
‘We have to be able to…’ – JJ Redick’s blunt statement on the one thing the Lakers need after loss
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had a blunt assessment of what the team needs to deliver every night to keep winning after their first loss of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 28
Luka Doncic surpasses LeBron James’ Lakers scoring record in under 100 games played for the team
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has surpassed LeBron James in a key Los Angeles Lakers scoring statistic in under 100 games for the franchise. LeBron averaged 25.9 points, 7.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds in 479 games over eight seasons for the Lakers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Lakers' Walker Kessler shoulders blame after giving up 136 points to Blazers
This marked the second straight game where L.A. allowed 120 or more points, although the 136 is a season-high through the first four contests of the season.
Lamar Odom News / EasySportz / October 27
Lamar Odom SHOCKS Fans With Unexpected OnlyFans Announcement After Making a Jaw-Dropping Career Move
Lamar Odom is making headlines once again, but this time, it has nothing to do with basketball. The former NBA champion has announced that he is joining OnlyFans, adding another unexpected chapter to his life after years in the spotlight.
Cameron Carr News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Lakers make roster decision on rookie guard amid injury
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the general consensus was they had gotten a steal.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Jazz's two big trades look rough after injury news
The Utah Jazz made it clear they were ending their four-year rebuild last season when they made a blockbuster deal for Jaren Jackson, Jr. But a brutal start to the 2026-27 season could mean another year of misery for the long-suffering Jazz.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 27
Austin Reaves Reveals ‘Beautiful Thing’ About New-Look Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2026-27 season on the right foot. The Lakers sit at 3-0 and have a chance to move to 4-0 by the time Tuesday night comes to an end.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / October 26
Lakers' Luka Doncic nets unprecedented statistical performance vs. Jazz
No stranger to putting together monster performances and making history, Luka Doncic did it again on Sunday.
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