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LeBron James admits the ugly truth about the Lakers after loss to the Thunder

LeBron James has seen a lot of basketball in his life. He knows what it takes to win it all in the NBA. So far in the 2025-26 season, he’s not convinced that his Los Angeles Lakers are on par with a championship-caliber squad like the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Austin Reaves' Honest Admission After Lakers-Thunder Incident

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves took his first loss since returning from an extended injury absence. The Lakers had won three in a row after Reaves returned to the lineup, but they came up short on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / February 10

JJ Redick Steers Clear of NBA Punishment as Pre-Game Pressure Fails in Thunder Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers knew what kind of night they were walking into even before tipoff. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s physical defense is the key to their dominance, and games against them rarely come without friction or emotional outbursts.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

JJ Redick Throws Austin Reaves Under the Bus as Lakers Teammate Takes Thunder Loss Accountability

The Lakers were trailing by just three points, with the final minute of the game left. Even without Luka Doncic, the Purple and Gold franchise had its chances to win.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 10

JJ Redick Rejected Dalton Knecht’s 4-Word Plea, Reveals Lakers-Thunder Broadcast

It doesn’t look like JJ Redick has seen what happened with Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors to not let a similar situation manifest in his team. A revealing moment captured by the Los Angeles Lakers’ broadcast crew has shed new light on the growing frustration regarding rookie Dalton Knecht’s role in the rotation.

Draymond Green News / Hardwood Heroics / February 10

'Defensively, How Do You Survive?' – Los Angeles Lakers’ New Acquisition Draws Valid Concern From Draymond Green

Draymond Green recently chimed in on the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to trade for Luke Kennard. According to the Golden State Warriors forward, while Kennard is a clear offensive upgrade, questions about his defense could come to a head as the season rolls along.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 10

LeBron James Bluntly Compares Lakers To Thunder, Says They’re Not A Championship Team Yet

The Thunder snapped the Lakers’ winning streak tonight despite being without the reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The game ended 119-110 as LeBron James and Austin Reaves combined for only 38 points tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

JJ Redick singles out Lakers’ LeBron James misstep in Thunder loss

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak was snapped following their 119-110 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, a game in which the Thunder were short-handed without All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 10

Laker Player Ratings: Six Players Score In Double-Digits But Still Can’t Top Thunder In 110-119 Loss

The Lakers didn’t lack scoring against Oklahoma City; they just couldn’t string together enough stops when it mattered. Six players hit double digits, the ball moved well for stretches, and the effort was mostly there, but the details slipped.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Lakers’ LeBron James goes lefty to posterize Thunder’s Chet Holmgren

Age is just a number, but for LeBron James, it’s apparently just a suggestion. In the closing moments of Monday night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 41-year-old superstar proved he still has plenty of flight left in his legs.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 10

Lakers Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against Thunder, Ending Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Monday night when they welcomed the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder to town. These two teams boast arguably the top two MVP candidates right now, although neither was on the court in this game as Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both nurse injuries.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Lakers’ Austin Reaves stuns crowd after posterizing Thunder players

The Los Angeles Lakers are missing their biggest star on Monday night, but Austin Reaves is making sure the fans at Crypto.com Arena have plenty to cheer about.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 9

Kendrick Perkins Drops Major Hint About Lakers' LeBron James' Future

The long partnership between superstar LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers franchise may finally come to an end once his contract with the team expires after the 2025-26 NBA season.

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JJ Redick Reveals Why Lakers Signed Kobe Bufkin

After the NBA trade deadline came and went last week, with the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring sharpshooter Luke Kennard, there was some speculation brewing about the team targeting some players on the buyout market to fill Los Angeles' 15th and final roster spot.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 9

JJ Redick, LeBron James React to Luke Kennard's Lakers Debut

Days after being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sharpshooter Luke Kennard made his debut with his new team against the Golden State Warriors and immediately made an impact.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

Notable update emerges about Rob Pelinka’s job status

Rob Pelinka may be fighting for his job over the next few months. The Los Angeles Lakers general manager Pelinka could be fired if the team does not make a deep playoff run this season, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Monday.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Luka Doncic Makes Off-Court Announcement Amid Second Season With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has continued to elevate his profile in his second season with the organization. With the Dallas Mavericks now shifting into a rebuild just a year after trading him, the move increasingly looks like the franchise’s biggest mistake.

Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Injury Update Before Thunder Game

Dalton Knecht has struggled to firmly establish himself in the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular rotation this season. Currently in his second year in the NBA, the 6-foot-6 small forward has bounced in and out of head coach JJ Redick for pretty much the entire campaign.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / February 9

Adou Thiero Participates In First Full-Contact Stay-Ready Game

The Los Angeles Lakers used their lone draft pick in 2025 on promising wing Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. Thiero is known to be an excellent athlete and relentless defender with some offensive potential should he develop properly.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lakers Announce Bronny James Move After Warriors Game

In his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has struggled to find consistent playing time and has not cracked head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

Rob Pelinka hints at Lakers offseason blueprint inspired by Dodgers’ success

Pelinka opened up about how the Lakers plan to follow the Dodgers' blueprint as they rebuild their basketball operations.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 9

LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Addition Of Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed their lone trade deadline acquisition to the lineup on Saturday, with sharpshooter Luke Kennard making his team debut. Kennard played 26 minutes off the bench, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-4 from three, doing what he does best next to LeBron James and a still-recovering Austin Reaves.

Luke Kennard News / Hoops Wire / February 9