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Austin Reaves May Offer Lakers Hometown Salary Discount As Free Agency Value Skyrockets

Austin Reaves has made himself a lot of money over the first few weeks of the NBA season as he prepares to enter free agency next season. Reaves is averaging over 30 points per game this season, the fifth-highest total in the NBA.

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Bryce James may not play for Arizona this season

Bryce James, the son of LeBron James, may not suit up at all this season for the Arizona Wildcats. Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said Tuesday the team is considering using a redshirt on James, who has yet to play in a game this season.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / November 12

LeBron James Looked & Felt ‘Great’ In First Practice With South Bay

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James hasn’t yet been able to take the floor this season due to a sciatica issue on his right side. Considering James is entering his unprecedented 23rd season, the organization is being cautious and making sure the 40-year-old is 100% healthy before playing.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / November 12

Analyzing the Brilliance of the Luka Lakers

After adding several new pieces to the locker room, the Los Angeles Lakers expected to improve regardless of the circumstances. Now that we have a 10-game sample size, the Lakers have impressed their demanding fan base with an 8-3 record.

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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?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 12

Lakers vs Thunder Expert Predictions Ahead of Battle of West Titans

On Wednesday night, the 8-3 Los Angeles Lakers travel to Oklahoma City to square off against old pal Alex Caruso's 11-1 Thunder. The action tips off at 6:30 p.m.

Lakers Around the Web

Lakers' LeBron James makes progress in injury recovery, closing in on return · Sporting News

Lakers blockbuster trade idea reunites LeBron James with $175 million NBA champion forward · Sporting News

LeBron James injury update: Lakers star to practice with G League team as he inches closer to season debut · CBSSports.com

When is LeBron James coming back? Lakers star closing in on return date after sciatica injury · Sporting News

Luka Doncic helped Lakers avoid $80 million mistake before he was traded from Mavericks · Sporting News

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 12

Klay Thompson Took Less Money To Sign With Mavericks & Play With Luka Doncic

In the summer of 2024, Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, became a free agent and it seemed like a foregone conclusion that he would be leaving the Golden State Warriors.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 12

Mavericks Owner Patrick Dumont Apologized For Trade To Fan In Luka Doncic Lakers Jersey

It’s been almost a year since the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and the effects of the most shocking deal in NBA history are still being felt.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 12

Lakers’ LeBron James Takes Major Next Step in Injury Recovery

The Lakers are off to a hot start this season with an 8-3 start thanks to dominant offensive showings from guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Lakers Player Traded by Nico Harrison Reacts to His Firing

“It’s a fast business, man.” That was Maxi Kleber’s response when asked about the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison this week.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / November 12

LeBron James heads to G League for practice as Lakers eye return

LeBron James is officially taking a short trip down to the G League. As expected, the Lakers assigned James to their affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, on Wednesday so he could take part in a full-speed practice, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / November 12

Report: LeBron James ramping up, to practice with G League squad

LeBron James will participate in his first full practice of the season after he was officially assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN reported.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

Bronny James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 12

Lakers' Bronny James Urged to Add One More Skill to Crack Rotation

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is in his second year as an NBA player, and he entered the season with considerable anticipation regarding potential improvements.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 12

Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves stat proves Lakers don't need LeBron James anymore

The Los Angeles Lakers are still waiting for LeBron James to make his season debut. The four-time NBA champion is practicing with the G-League affiliate to ramp up his recovery after dealing with a sciatica injury for the past month or so.

Mavericks owner made surprising confession to fan about Luka Doncic trade

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves have something to prove vs. Thunder

LeBron James to be assigned to G League as season debut nears

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The 'NBA's all-time 30-point game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 12

Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart Praise Rui Hachimura’s Two-Way Play

It’s easy to miss what Rui Hachimura is doing for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season as he’s been a key figure in almost all of their wins thus far.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Three worst decisions former Mavericks GM Nico Harrison made

Harrison's tenure with Dallas is riddled with terrible moves beyond the Luka Doncic trade.

Mavericks owner made surprising confession to fan about Luka Doncic trade

Nico Harrison damage won't be easy to undo for Mavericks

Nico Harrison was doomed by more than Luka Doncic trade

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 12

Luka Doncic: Lakers Can’t Wait For LeBron James To Return

Thanks to the outstanding play of the backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an excellent start to the season.

Dwyane Wade News / NBA Analysis Network / November 12

Dwyane Wade says LA Lakers made ‘huge signing’ who changes games whenever he’s on the court

Dwyane Wade acknowledged the major signings the LA Lakers made this offseason, but there is one that has stood out above everyone else. The Los Angeles Lakers are reaping the rewards of their strong work in the offseason, getting off to a brilliant 8-3 start despite missing LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 12