The crowded Western Conference seeding battle will get more clarity when the surging Los Angeles Lakers host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Entering Friday, five teams were within two games of third place, currently occupied by Los Angeles following a four-game winning streak.
It’s very clear how good Deandre Ayton can be. He was picked No. 1 in the same draft as Luka Dončić because he can dominate as a scorer, rebounder and even as a defender.
During Thursday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic took his game to another level, as he dropped a season-high 51 points.
LeBron James turned 41 during the 2025-26 season. That much you know. But the expectation around the NBA is that the end is not here just yet. According to Vincent Goodwill of ESPN, the belief in league circles is that James will play at least one more season.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Bill Macdonald is apparently feeling some type of way about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game. The longtime Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play announcer Macdonald was on the call for Spectrum SportsNet during Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to find their offensive rhythm late in the season, and Monday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls offered another example of why the team’s ceiling may be rising at the right time.
With the Los Angeles Lakers having an off-day prior to their game against the Chicago Bulls, Luka Doncic was among many players who paid a visit to UCLA Health Hospital.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fourth straight win and seventh in their last eight games as they defeated the Chicago Bulls, 142-130. While Luka Doncic’s performance will get most of the attention, as will LeBron James’ return from injury, the play of Deandre Ayton should not go unnoticed.
The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back LeBron James in their victory over the Chicago Bulls, winning their fourth straight game and seventh in their last eight contests.
Almost four years after retiring from professional tennis, records continue to roll in for Roger Federer, who has now become the latest addition to the Forbes World’s Billionaires List. The Swiss icon officially joined the list in 2026, becoming the only tennis player and one of a handful of athletes to reach billionaire status.
Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 142-130 win against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday amid Luka Doncic’s 51-point outburst, the Lakers found themselves climbing the Western Conference standings all the way up to the No.
With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.
LeBron James returned to the court in full swing, and his son Bronny James loved every bit of it. However, at 41 years old and in his 23rd NBA season, LeBron understands that sometimes the veterans need to take a step back.
The Los Angeles Lakers got a good win against the Chicago Bulls in their latest game, and it moved them up to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference standings.
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard, who is well known for his athletic prowess, has finally hung up his sneakers. On March 12, 2026, the 40-year-old, who recently filed for divorce from Amy Luciani, announced his retirement in a heartfelt Instagram post accompanied by a captivating video.
A fourth win in a row and a Luka Doncic 50-piece. Laker Nation truly rejoiced in the game against the Bulls. But there was an underappreciated element that JJ Redick couldn’t leave unaddressed.
There is one place where Adou Thiero is getting plenty of attention lately. It just isn’t with the Los Angeles Lakers, as relayed by Khobi Price of the California Post.
The Lakers appear ready to make sure Austin Reaves stays exactly where he is. According to sources cited by Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily, the Lakers plan to offer Reaves a five-year contract worth roughly $240 million once free agency opens this summer.
Bronny James' NBA showing in year two has remained limited, similar to his rookie season. In 32 games with the Lakers, the second-round pick is averaging
The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to open up the vault for Austin Reaves. The Lakers plan to offer their star guard Reaves a five-year, $240 million contract upon the start of free agency this summer, Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily reported on Wednesday.
Deandre Ayton continues to crash out. The Los Angeles Lakers center Ayton addressed reporters on Thursday night after the team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.