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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is never one to shy away from having an opinion. Smith is sharing that opinion about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers showed the NBA what they could do when they play to their potential as a unit. The Lakers reeled off a nine-game winning streak that Reaves admitted was fueled by their growing confidence in each other.
JJ Redick insisted the Los Angeles Lakers remain a strong team despite their nine-game winning streak coming to an end against the Detroit Pistons. The Lakers fell 113-110 in a close contest, ending their run of victories while still holding a strong position in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the best scorers in the history of the game, arguably the very best. Against the Detroit Pistons, he did something that had only happened twice before over the course of his illustrious 23-year-long career.
It finally caught up to them. The Lakers saw their nine-game win streak come to an end Monday in a 113-110 road loss to the Pistons, with Luka Doncic unable to get a clean look on a potential game-tying three at the buzzer.
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.