LeBron James has given a blunt explanation for why Austin Reaves went undrafted, pointing to perception rather than ability as the deciding factor. The Los Angeles Lakers star reflected on Reaves’ early career, highlighting how quickly opinions changed once he reached the NBA.
Austin Reaves has become not just one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest developmental success stories, he has also been one of the biggest success stories in the history of the NBA.
Luka Doncic is dead serious about seeing his daughters again. And now, he’s tapped the services of famous divorce attorney, Laura Wasser. His ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has reportedly filed for child support in the state of California.
LeBron James has made it clear time and time again that he wants to own an NBA team, intending to bring an expansion team to Las Vegas. But as of March 2026, he pivoted from these ambitions, saying he was “not at all” interested in ownership.
The Detroit Pistons did what no team had managed in three weeks: beat the Los Angeles Lakers. Monday's 113-110 loss snapped a nine-game winning streak, with Daniss Jenkins dropping a career-high 30 points to spoil the party at Little Caesars Arena.
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.
Fresh off a loss to the Detroit Pistons this week, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to avoid dropping their second straight game this week. Fortunately, the availability of their “big three” has not changed, but several key role-players could miss the game as they deal with their own respective injuries.
Over the years, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have checked just about every box when it comes to greatness. Championships, MVPs, Finals MVPs, All-NBA selections—you name it, they have it covered.
Luke Doncic is arguably the best offensive player in the NBA today. Despite his unquestioned skills, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar still receives some criticism from basketball analysts from time to time.
The Los Angeles Lakers are listing Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) as doubtful and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) as questionable for the team’s game on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
The Los Angeles Lakers saw their winning streak come to an end on Monday, falling 113-110 to the Detroit Pistons in a tightly contested game. The loss snapped what had been a strong run and exposed some cracks, particularly on the defensive end.
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 remain tied to centers ahead of this year’s draft, but recent mocks have them addressing another critical need: 3-and-D forwards.
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.
There are a lot of players who are getting credit for the turnaround of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season, but perhaps the most unsung hero for this team has been veteran guard Marcus Smart.
The rise of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves from undrafted rookie on a two-way contract to legitimate All-Star caliber player set to cash in on a maximum deal this summer has been amazing to watch.
LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer.
Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka wanted to build a championship roster around Luka Doncic. The Lakers are starting to make Pelinka look like he made all the right decisions.