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LeBron James is still working to get cleared to return to the LA Lakers, but what is his mindset coming into the new NBA season? LeBron James has had to sit on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers’ start to the NBA season, as he is dealing with a bout of sciatica.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Fun of LeBron James During Latest Interview

Even as LeBron James remains sidelined to start the 2025-26 NBA season, he remains on the mind of many. James, who is getting set to enter his record-breaking twenty-third season in the NBA, still remains a popular topic of discussion all over the world.

Deandre Ayton News / Hardwood Heroics / November 7

'It’s Been Really Fun to Watch Him Blossom' – Los Angeles Lakers Coach Calls Deandre Ayton a Winning Player After 'Phenomenal' Start

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick offered some plaudits for Deandre Ayton during the team’s 118-116 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Lakers’ LeBron James gets major shoutout from Cristiano Ronaldo with a little dig

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James received unexpected recognition from global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who combined admiration with a playful comment on his hair.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Jaxson Hayes’ forgotten skill he hopes to bring to Lakers

LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-120 win against the Miami Heat last Sunday, Jaxson Hayes hit his first three-point shot of the season, off his only attempt thus far.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / November 7

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a savage (and funny) shot at LeBron James

LeBron James is catching an unexpected stray this week from CR7.

Lakers slow down, foul out Victor Wembanyama in gritty win

20 pro sports teams that could use a new stadium

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6

Kendrick Perkins admits he was stunned by what Luka Doncic did against Victor Wembanyama

Luka Doncic dominated in the head-to-head matchup against Victor Wembanyama in their first meeting of the season. The Los Angeles Lakers took on the San Antonio Spurs in an early season showdown.

Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6

Marcus Smart vows late-game blunder will ‘never happen again’

Marcus Smart giveth and Marcus Smart taketh away. After being a positive on both ends of the court through the first 47:58.8 seconds of the game on Wednesday against the Spurs, Smart had one heck of a faux pas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6

JJ Redick felt Rui Hachimura made the two biggest plays of the game vs. Spurs

The Spurs put the Lakers to the test on Wednesday night. San Antonio was leading for most of the game and Los Angeles was rallying late in the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, JJ Redick get honest on Luka Doncic’s defense

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand.

Christian Wood News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion

Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home.

Ex-NBA guard Damon Jones pleads not guilty in federal gambling case

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6

Edwin’s Journal: The Lakers are winning plenty and looking good while doing so

Despite writing an infinite number of Lakers stories daily, I still have a hunger for more. Some say that’s a bad thing. People who have been doing it much longer than I warn me of burnout and insist I scale back if my goal is sustainability and survival in the brutal industry that is sports journalism.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6

Marcus Smart is very similar to former DPOY signing who helped Kobe Bryant win fifth LA Lakers championship

The Los Angeles Lakers are cruising right now, winners of five in a row. The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-2 on the season with an impressive win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6

JJ Redick: Lakers Have Bought Into Being ‘Connected’ On & Off Court

One thing that has been apparent in watching the Los Angeles Lakers has been the fight they have shown on a nightly basis and the excellent chemistry they have.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6

Luka Doncic Expresses Respect For Victor Wembanyama

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night behind another masterful performance from Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 6

Luka Doncic Enjoying Playing With Lakers Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to an incredible and surprising start to the 2025-26 season. They are 7-2 and have won five consecutive games, something that’s already impressive when looking at the quality of teams they’ve played.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6

LeBron James Cleared For Contact, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James has progressed to contact basketball activity and will be re-evaluated by team physicians in approximately 1-2 weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

What is PechaKucha? Lakers’ Luka Doncic explains JJ Redick’s icebreaker that’s bringing team together

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their impressive start to the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth straight win.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6

Lakers slow down, foul out Victor Wembanyama in gritty win

NBA teams have figured out a way to slow down Victor Wembanyama in the past two games.

Charles Barkley makes strong case for LeBron James to retire

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 5

Lakers' LeBron James set to take big step in returning to court

LeBron James has yet to take to the court this season.

Charles Barkley makes strong case for LeBron James to retire

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Charles Barkley makes strong case for LeBron James to retire

LeBron James has committed to playing at least one more season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but Charles Barkley thinks he should consider calling it quits.

Charles Oakley takes shots at 'hypocrite' Charles Barkley

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