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JJ Redick: Adou Thiero Was ‘Awesome’ In Season Debut Against Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero missed the first nine games of the season due to swelling in his left knee. After solid outings in preseason, L.A.

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Luka Doncic's scoring surge on display as Lakers face Pistons

Strong starts from both the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons make for an intriguing early season matchup among a pair of decorated franchises. Trying to bounce back from just their second loss of the young season, the host Pistons aim to keep the Lakers from recording a fifth consecutive victory Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits

Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Can Luka Doncic Average 40 Points This Season?

The tear that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is on to start the season has questions being posed that were previously unfathomable. After dropping 53 points in Friday night’s comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic was asked if averaging 40 points for an entire season is possible.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / November 7

Luka Doncic Vs Kobe Bryant: Why Scoring Alone Cannot Settle The Debate

Luka Doncic vs Kobe Bryant deserves a better answer than either dismissing Doncic’s talent or treating spectacular scoring as a completed legacy. Doncic has a credible argument in offensive creation, especially passing, while Bryant retains the stronger overall career.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Walker Kessler Appreciates Support From Lakers Fans

After an offseason in which the Los Angeles Lakers turned over nearly their entire roster, fans weren’t sure what to expect this season. Their big offseason acquisition was Walker Kessler, who had missed nearly all of last season with the Utah Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

JJ Redick Running Out Of Words To Describe Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic continues to build an absurd early-season MVP resume, averaging 40.1 points a contest through the team’s first 10 games.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Trail Blazers Game

Bronny James’ third season with the Los Angeles Lakers has started off on a rough note. The Lakers continued their dominant start to the 2026-27 NBA season, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.