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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 9
Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For Nov. 2-8
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 8. The weekly honor marks Doncic’s fifth as a Laker and the 20th such award of his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 9
Former Lakers Superstar Anthony Davis Reportedly Open to Los Angeles Reunion
The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest blockbuster trade in sports in February 2025. The Lakers did what many thought was impossible, trading for Luka Doncic, who was 25 years old at the time.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / November 9
Austin Reaves Coy About Interaction With Pistons Fan
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves may look like an unassuming player who is just happy to be here, but in actuality that is far from the case. Reaves has no problems going back and forth with opposing players and, as was the case against the Detroit Pistons, certain fans who have some words for him.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 9
Hawks vs. Lakers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors
Austin Reaves just scored 43 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers still had to fight until the end to beat the Pistons. Now they have another road game just 24 hours later, this time against an Atlanta Hawks team that has been playing some very good basketball.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 9
JJ Redick Praises Walker Kessler’s Relentlessness On Offensive Glass & Protecting Rim
The Los Angeles Lakers brought in Walker Kessler to be the big body in the middle who can finish at the rim, crash the glass and protect the rim on defense.
Bronny James News / Hoops Wire / November 9
Lakers’ Bronny James answers heckler: ‘Can you run a mile?’
Bronny James had a couple of questions for a courtside heckler Sunday in Detroit. Neither had much to do with the Lakers’ offense. “Can you run a mile?” James asked during an exchange captured on video.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 9
Luka Doncic Returns, Quentin Grimes Out, Austin Reaves Questionable Vs. Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Quentin Grimes will miss Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with a right finger sprain. Austin Reaves is listed as questionable for the contest with an illness, but Luka Doncic is off the injury report after missing last night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with lower back tightness.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 9
The Lakers have the best minimum contract player in the NBA 
In a salary-capped league, or “apron world” as president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka once referred to it, you need players to outperform their contracts.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 9
JJ Redick was impressed with the Lakers’ poise in win over Pistons
Despite Luka Dončić’s absence, the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game Sunday night with a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons and moved to 9-2 on the young season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
Winning streaks collide as Lakers visit Hawks
Atlanta fans will get another look at the one who got away when the Hawks host Luka Doncic -- if his back cooperates -- and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / November 9
Collin Sexton Focused On Being Aggressive In Lakers Win Over Pistons
With Luka Doncic out, not many people gave the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to beat the Detroit Pistons in the first game of their road trip. To their credit though, a lot of players like Collin Sexton stepped up and the Lakers wound up leading wire-to-wire in an impressive victory.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 9
Bronny James loses his cool at a fan during Lakers-Pistons game
Bronny James wasn’t having it with a heckler during Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons. The son of four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was captured on video getting into it with a fan at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., seemingly annoyed by whatever the spectator did or said.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 9
JJ Redick names ‘relentless’ LA Lakers star who helped Austin Reaves in Luka Doncic’s absence
The Los Angeles Lakers just told the rest of the league, “No Luka, no problem!” and it’s not just because of Austin Reaves’ effort. The Detroit Pistons would have hoped they had a golden chance to halt the Los Angeles Lakers‘ winning season as Luka Doncic sat this one out.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Lakers’ Walker Kessler weighs in on Austin Reaves vs. Luka Doncic 40-balls
Walker Kessler explained what he sees about Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic when they have 40-point games following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 8
Austin Reaves scores 43 with Luka Doncic out as Lakers at Detroit
Austin Reaves had a season-best 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers, minus star Luka Doncic, built a hefty early lead, then held off the host Detroit Pistons, to win their fifth straight, 121-116 on Sunday night.
Kobe Bryant News / Athlon Sports / November 8
In 2000, Kobe Bryant won the Lakers' first title since 1988; the signed game ball later sold for $508,000 at Sotheby's, a record for any championship-clinching basketball
The Los Angeles Lakers needed six games to finish the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals. When the final buzzer sounded at Staples Center, the victory delivered the franchise’s first championship since 1988 and began a three-year run at the top.
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