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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 20
JJ Redick apologized to Jaxson Hayes about benching in playoffs 
The Lakers’ fairly decisive loss to the Wolves in the playoffs made it clear the roster needed changing. Considering that Jaxson Hayes, the team’s starting center, was benched in the second half of a pivotal Game 4 and did not play in Game 5, it seemed safe to assume Hayes would be among that turnover.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 20
Austin Reaves Growing As Leader For Lakers
Austin Reaves is the clear-cut third best player on the Los Angeles Lakers behind LeBron James and Luka Doncic, so he’ll be relied upon heavily throughout the 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 20
Lakers Notes: Huge Injury Update, Steve Nash Questions LA Move, Time for LeBron James Trade?
The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge injury update as the start of the regular season looms. Backup center Jaxson Hayes offered an injury update following a preseason scare, classified as a light wrist sprain.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / October 20
LeBron James Has Outlasted 8 Rookie Of The Year Winners Who Came After Him
LeBron James is entering his 23rd NBA season, an almost unthinkable milestone that continues to redefine longevity in professional basketball. At 40 years old, he’s still producing at an elite level, still the face of the league, and still defying the passage of time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 20
Jaxson Explains Why He Wants To Play With Luka Doncic For Slovenia
Jaxson Hayes got thrust into a starting role last season after the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. Hayes had spent the 2024-25 season backing up Davis, but as the lone true center on the roster he was forced to start.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20
Rachel Nichols warns LeBron James could lose out on proud ‘calling card’ with injury problems
The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their regular season without superstar LeBron James. LeBron James has managed to stay fit for the majority of his NBA career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Stephen A. Smith Says LeBron James Isn’t 'Man Enough' To Apologize For Confrontation
The tension between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James has reached a point that no one expected. What began as a heated disagreement over Bronny James’ readiness for the NBA has now turned into a personal feud, one that Smith believes LeBron could have easily ended with a simple apology.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 20
Jarred Vanderbilt: Lakers Have To ‘Hold Down The Fort’ Until LeBron James Comes Back
The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a blow before the season even begins as superstar LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and is expected to miss the start of the regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20
The LA Lakers ‘consensus pick’ they missed in the 2023 Draft has now been traded and cut in 2025
In recent years, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to pick elite talent in the NBA Draft. For instance, the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 2024 NBA Draft picks – Dalton Knecht and Bronny James – have barely earned consistent minutes under head coach JJ Redick.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 20
JJ Redick Announces Update on Bronny James’ Injury Ahead of Warriors-Lakers Game
Bronny James is entering his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He missed the final two preseason games due to an ankle injury. On Sunday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick provided an update on James ahead of the season opener against the Golden State Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Rachel Nichols Uses Toddler Analogy To Explain Luka Doncic’s Temper Tantrums On The Court
Luka Doncic has been one of the best players in the NBA for much of his career, but he also ranks near the top when it comes to throwing temper tantrums on the court.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone
Durant, 37, will likely never surpass James in countless other NBA accolades.
Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Jaxson Hayes reveals injury status for Lakers’ season opener vs. Warriors
LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 117-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings during their final preseason game, reserve big man Jaxson Hayes exited early after he suffered a wrist injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 20
LeBron James Trash Talked Dejounte Murray’s Family In An Empty NBA Arena
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wild time for the NBA. There was a lot of uncertainty about how games would feel without fans in the stadium, and many, understandably, disliked that eerie, silent atmosphere.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
2 unrealistic Lakers bold predictions for 2025-26 NBA season
The Los Angeles Lakers are in this sort of weird transition phase. They know that time is running out on LeBron James’ career. James dealing with a sciatica
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 19
5 things we learned about the Lakers this preseason
The Lakers clearly didn’t put a great amount of emphasis on the preseason this year. Only a single contest, and the final one at that, featured the team’s full projected rotation.
Gabe Vincent News / Yardbarker / October 19
Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night
The Lakers announced who will start the season opener in the place of the injured LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Lakers waive four players, finalize roster ahead of opener
The Lakers have waived guards Augustas Marciulionis and RJ Davis, along with forwards Jeenathan (Nate) Williams and Anton Watson, the team announced. All four were in camp on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Lakers center could be teaming up with Luka Doncic in two ways
Jaxson Hayes is only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers through the upcoming season. If he can realize his international basketball ambitions, he might continue playing with Luka Doncic much longer than that.
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