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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Field Level Media / February 6
Luka Doncic (hamstring) out vs. Warriors but reportedly isn't badly hurt
The Lakers will be without star Luka Doncic on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, but early indications suggest the hamstring issue that forced him out of Los Angeles' Thursday game may not be as damaging as it initially looked.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 6
Luke Kennard's Potential Lakers Debut Revealed
Heading toward the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to make a move or two to upgrade the team's roster. Even though
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 6
Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Ruled Out, Luke Kennard Questionable Vs. Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors and Luka Doncic (left hamstring soreness) has been ruled out while Luke Kennard (trade pending) is questionable.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 6
Marcus Smart credited ‘ultimate professional’ Maxi Kleber after win vs. Sixers 
Maxi Kleber is far down the list of impactful players on the Lakers roster. He is often only playing during garbage time and doing little during those minutes to make a compelling case for extended play.
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 / Silver Screen & Roll / February 6
Lakers optimistic Luka Dončić avoided major injury, doubtful vs. Warriors
Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as it’s looking like Luka Dončić will be okay after exiting LA’s recent contest against the Sixers with a hamstring injury.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6
Lakers avoid worst-case scenario with Luka Doncic injury
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have received some encouraging news on the status of Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / February 6
3 Options for the Los Angeles Lakers’ Vacant Roster Spot
After the Lakers’ lone addition of Luke Kennard at the trade deadline, they are still left with an open spot that could be handled in several ways. The team still needs some decent two-way players willing to help the bench.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 6
The Lakers are excited to add ‘one of the best shooters in the NBA’ in Luke Kennard
If there’s one thing the Lakers need to improve on this year, it’s shooting. LA makes only 34.9% of its 3-point attempts, ranking 21st in the NBA. One player won’t magically fix this team issue, but the Lakers believe they took a step in the right direction by trading Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 6
Austin Reaves Explains How He Regained Rhythm So Quickly
Austin Reaves looked as if he didn’t miss a beat during the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Reaves missed 19 games — just under six weeks — due to a calf strain, and returned to the lineup on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 6
JJ Redick Wants Jaxson Hayes To Use Suspension As ‘Learning Opportunity’
The Los Angeles Lakers did not have backup big man Jaxson Hayes in the lineup when they took the floor against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Lakers' JJ Redick Sends Parting Message After Gabe Vincent Trade
JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers made only one trade prior to Thursday’s deadline. They shipped off Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luke Kennard.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 6
Top 3 Players Lakers Can Acquire From NBA Buyout Market
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and while the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t overhaul their roster, their potential to make moves isn’t quite done yet.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Luka Doncic Exits Thursday’s Game With Left Leg Injury
Lakers star Luka Doncic experience left leg soreness in Thursday’s game vs. Philadelphia and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, the team announced (Twitter link via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 5
Lakers Coach JJ Redick Addresses Jaxson Hayes Punishment
JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers’ frontcourt will be shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. This is after the NBA issued a one-game suspension on center Jaxson Hayes for an incident against the Washington Wizards.
Drew Timme News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 5
Drew Timme Talks Lakers Role, Viral Moment, LeBron & Luka and Adjusting to the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers big man Drew Timme recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about what his experience has been like with the storied franchise during the 2025-26 NBA season.
Luke Kennard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 5
Lakers Trade Deadline Grade: Ranking Luke Kennard Deal by Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Thursday's NBA trade deadline with hopes of improving their roster in one way or another. Even though the team didn't have the trade assets to land Giannis Antetokounmpo in a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles had some options, but ended up making only one move before the buzzer sounded at 12 p.m.
Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / February 5
Lakers hit Dalton Knecht with a double whammy at the NBA trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and for Tennessee Vol fans hoping that former star Dalton Knecht finally would get sprung from the jail that the Los Angeles Lakers have basically put him in, well, that didn't happen.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
LeBron James' next team is 'obvious' if he decides to extend his career
Is James bound for one "obvious" team if he elects to play another season?
Jaxson Hayes News / Yardbarker / February 6
Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes
Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 4
Lakers' Luka Doncic opens up about playing with LeBron James
Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been running the floor together for a full season now, and the pairing is starting to click in Los Angeles. The move created plenty of buzz when it happened, but Doncic has found his groove while sharing the load with James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game by the NBA for a very bizarre reason. The NBA said in a statement Wednesday that Hayes will serve a suspension for “pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions” prior to the Lakers’ Jan.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Big update emerges on LeBron James' status for the trade deadline
LeBron James may be headed for a split with the Los Angeles Lakers … but not quite yet. James is expected to remain with the Lakers through Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday.
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