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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 17
JJ Redick provides injury updates on Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart 
For the first time this year, regular season or preseason, the Lakers had all 14 players available for practice on Monday. While LeBron James’ return drew the most attention, Gabe Vincent also made his return to practice while Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart, both of whom missed Saturday’s game in Milwaukee, also returned to practice.
LeBron James News / Field Level Media / November 17
Winded LeBron James practices with Lakers, season debut Tuesday on table
LeBron James made it through a full practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, completing a full 5-on-5 run for the first time at their El Segundo, Calif., facility since last season ended.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / November 17
LeBron James shares his biggest challenge in returning from injury
LeBron James is ramping up to make his season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it sounds like the steepest challenge he is currently facing has no direct relation to the sciatica that has held him out.
The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 17
JJ Redick Discusses Process Of Reintegrating LeBron James Into Lineup
The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a very impressive 10-4 start this season despite LeBron James having yet to suit up as he recovers from sciatica.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 17
LeBron James Discusses Sciatica Recovery & Potential For Season Debut Vs. Jazz After Returning To Lakers Practice
Over the past couple of weeks, the process to get Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James ready to make his season debut has progressed greatly. LeBron was cleared for on-court work as he recovers from dealing with sciatica.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 17
JJ Redick Announces Rui Hachimura News on Monday
The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025–26 season, currently owning a 10–4 record and holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
Dennis Rodman News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17
Dennis Rodman’s brutal locker room speech led to his premature LA Lakers exit
Dennis Rodman was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for just 23 games. NBA legend Dennis Rodman is widely regarded as one of the best rebounders to ever play in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 17
JJ Redick: Lakers Want Deandre Ayton To Be ‘Lion’
One of the biggest keys to the success of the Los Angeles Lakers this season is the play of center Deandre Ayton. The Lakers signed the former No. 1 pick this offseason to be the physical presence down low the team was missing last year and so far the results have been pretty good.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 17
Austin Reaves Calls Out Lakers' Surprise LeBron, Bronny James Moves
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves made fun of the new LeBron James-Bronny James dynamic that has unfolded. LeBron has been sidelined with sciatica since the season began.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 17
JJ Redick: Maxi Kleber Embodies What ‘Lakers Spirit’ Is All About
With the Los Angeles Lakers down Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart, in addition to the ongoing absences of LeBron James and Gabe Vincent, head coach JJ Redick knew he would have to rely on a couple of players who hadn’t been in the rotation in Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 17
Lakers opponents have fourth-best shot quality in NBA
The Lakers have been very good offensively, which is why they’ve fared well even with LeBron James sidelined. Luka Doncic belongs in the early MVP discussions and Austin Reaves is looking like an All-NBA performer.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 17
LeBron James Announces Steph Curry Move Amid NBA Season
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to debut this season as he was dealing with sciatica in his lower back. James was with the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and has since been reassigned back to the NBA squad ahead of his first game this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 17
Lakers Predicted to Land Big 12 POTY in New Mock Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers are set for another strong season, even without LeBron James, who has missed their first 14 games of the season with injury. The Lakers still possess their first-round pick for the 2026 NBA draft, though, and will likely land somewhere towards the end of the first round if their season continues to go the way it has.
Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / November 17
Shaquille O’Neal Explains Why He Won’t Comment on Luka Doncic’s MVP Chances
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a heck of a start to the season. They’re currently 10-4 and in first place of the Pacific Division, and they’ve been led by the new face of the franchise, Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 16
Reports: Lakers among teams contacted in gambling investigation
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of multiple NBA teams that have been asked to surrender "documents and records" to the league as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal gambling operations, The Athletic and ESPN reported Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 16
Lakers' Austin Reaves Claps Back at Deandre Ayton Rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a solid start to the season. Without their second-best player on the court, LeBron James, the Lakers have done a phenomenal job establishing themselves as one of the best teams in the West. The Lakers still have a long way to go to become the league's elite, but so far, they are off to a great start.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 16
Extension-Eligible Lakers Star Making Most of Contract Year
Austin Reaves isn't the only young member on the Los Angeles Lakers who is playing his way into a lucrative contract next offseason. Lakers power forward Rui Hachimura has been active for all 12 of the Lakers' games this season, averaging 16 points and 3.8 rebounds while playing over 34 minutes per game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 16
Lakers receive excellent news on LeBron James amid hot start
This is massive news for the red-hot Lakers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15
Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki perfectly explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary
Dirk Nowitzki showed that he still has his finger on the pulse of the organization and fan base when he gave an absolutely perfect analysis of the team's decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison.
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