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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Athlon Sports / November 14
Lakers Announce Season Debut News on Friday
LeBron James has yet to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. It now appears that rookie Adou Thiero will beat James to it as the first-year small forward potentially prepares to play in the first NBA game of his career.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / November 14
Adou Thiero Available Vs. Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that rookie forward Adou Thiero has been cleared and will suit up for the first time of his NBA career on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.
LeBron James News / The Lead / November 14
What Will LeBron James’ Role Look Like When He Returns?
One of the biggest storylines in the NBA right now is the Lakers’ early success without LeBron James. The four-time MVP has been sidelined as he battles sciatica, and it’s caused severe pain for the 40-year-old. LeBron’s absence has revealed many positives about the new roster surrounding Luka Doncic.
The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 14
Lakers vs Pelicans Expert Predictions As LA Seeks Redemption After Thunder Blowout
On Friday night, the 8-4 Los Angeles Lakers will look to right the ship following a 121-92 decimation at the hands of the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 14
Lakers Discussed Potential Anthony Davis Trade With Rival Celtics Prior to Luka Doncic Deal
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was nearly traded to the Boston Celtics before the Luka Doncic trade was finalized, which sent him to the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 14
JJ Redick Compares Marcus Smart Joining Lakers To When He Signed With Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this past offseason to bring the team some veteran leadership as well as an outstanding perimeter defender, which this roster sorely needed.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 14
Jason Kidd Wasn’t Thrilled With Luka Doncic’s Conditioning On Mavericks
The trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers is considered by many to be the worst in the history of the NBA. And that move ultimately cost Maverick general manager Nico Harrison his job as the team announced that they were moving on from him as their general manager.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 14
JJ Redick Praises Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a brutal loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, falling by 29 points in a game that was never close. Lakers head coach JJ Redick believed the loss signaled a chance to course-correct after giving up an efficient 30 points to Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 14
Lakers HC JJ Redick Predicted Breakout 2025-26 Season for Rising LA Star
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick predicted that star guard Austin Reaves would have a breakout season, and so far, he is proving to be right. Reaves is having a career season by nearly every measure.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 14
Watch: Timberwolves’ Chris Finch Takes Jab At JJ Redick
The Los Angeles Lakers took a bit of a risk when they hired JJ Redick to be their head coach ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Redick had never coached professionally but built up strong equity in his basketball IQ in his years as a player and then his time as an analyst for ESPN and a podcast host.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 14
LeBron James Feeling Good After ‘Intense’ Second Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to see LeBron James in action this season, making their 8-4 start all the more impressive. James was ruled out for the first few weeks of the season during training camp, when it was announced that he was dealing with a sciatica on his right side.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / November 14
Lakers’ Luka Doncic not reading too much into blowout loss to Thunder
The Lakers didn’t just lose in Oklahoma City on Thursday.. They got run out of the gym. The Thunder won by 29, Luka Doncic finished with a season-low 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting, and the game was basically over before the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13
Lakers get significant update on LeBron James' looming return from sciatica
All signs point to LeBron James making his season debut sooner rather than later.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 13
Lakers Could Still Have Major Cap Space Next Summer Even After Paying Austin Reaves
It's no secret that Austin Reaves has been a vital part of the Lakers' hot start to the 2025-26 season. The fifth-year guard is showing signs of having a career season, averaging a career-high 30.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 9 assists per game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13
Five ways Mavericks can earn back trust of their fans
Firing GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday was a necessary first step for the Mavericks to regain their fans' trust. But there's more work to be done.
Kobe Bufkin News / Hoops Rumors / November 13
Kobe Bufkin to join Lakers' G League team
The South Bay Lakers intend to acquire guard Kobe Bufkin, who is entering the NBA G League player pool, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 13
Lakers Make Roster Move on Thursday
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a strong start to the season, jumping out to an 8-4 record despite LeBron James not making his season debut. Star backcourt Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic have also intermittently missed games, but JJ Redick has found ways to keep the team competitive despite their rotating lineups.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 13
Austin Reaves Admits JJ Redick’s Warning Fell on Deaf Ears in Lakers Locker Room After Loss to OKC
The Los Angeles Lakers were handed their most humbling defeat of the season, falling 121-92 to the league leading Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that was effectively over by halftime.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13
Lakers' Luka Doncic discusses potential reunion with Mavs after firing of Nico Harrison
On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, the orchestrator of the catastrophic trade that sent guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.
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