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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 23
'All Delusional': Gilbert Arenas Reveals Who Really Stopped Luka Doncic After ESPN Gives Credit to Yaxel Lendeborg
Despite the 127-105 scoreline, the Los Angeles Lakers won an intense matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg repeatedly exchanged words.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 22
Lakers vs. Clippers Injury Report: 7 Players Ruled Out For LA Showdown
NBA opening week continues tomorrow night with a slate of premium, must-watch matchups. In Los Angeles, the Lakers and Clippers are scheduled for their first meeting of the season, and it could tell us a lot about what to expect going forward.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
JJ Redick reveals hilarious reason for Luka Doncic’s half-court shot efficiency
LOS ANGELES – With the final seconds of the first half ticking down, Luka Doncic caught a pass from Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jake LaRavia, squared up with the basket, and calmly knocked down a 3-point shot to increase the Lakers’ lead over the Golden State Warriors to 14, 66-52.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Luka Doncic has a big chance to make Draymond Green eat his words on MVP race
Winning Most Valuable Player in the NBA is obviously an extremely difficult proposition. Luka Doncic is proof.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 22
Lakers Injury Report: Collin Sexton Available, Jake LaRavia Questionable Vs. Clippers
Collin Sexton (right soleus strain) is off the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report for Friday’s game against the L.A. Clippers, signaling that he will make his team debut.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 22
Lakers’ Ziaire Williams Makes Major Walker Kessler Prediction After Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 1-0 start to the season after a stellar outing against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers' 2026-27 season couldn't have started better, and the same goes for the team's newest member, Walker Kessler.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
NBA TV broadcasters may have a Warriors problem
The NBA scheduled the Golden State Warriors for 28 nationally-televised games this season. After an embarrassing performance in their season opener, that's looking like a poor decision.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / October 22
Report: Knicks showing interest in Dalton Knecht
The Knicks are among the teams interested in Dalton Knecht following his release by the Lakers, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Knecht is eligible for a two-way contract, giving teams a chance to add the former first-round pick without using a standard roster spot.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 22
Ziaire Williams was happy to be on the other side of Luka Doncic’s trash talk vs. Warriors 
During Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, things grew chippy when Luka Dončić and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg engaged in some verbal sparring as Dončić gave Lendeborg an early Welcome To The League moment.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 22
Luka Doncic Sends Clear Message About Being Face of Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have a new face of the franchise, and he goes by the name of Luka Doncic. The 27-year-old superstar is in his second full season in the Purple and Gold, and it is expected to be his best yet.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 22
Austin Reaves Still Believes Lakers Can Improve After Strong Season Opener
After a bit of a shaky start, the Los Angeles Lakers looked excellent in their season opening victory over the Golden State Warriors. Much of the attention will rightfully go towards Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler, but Austin Reaves quietly had a strong performance as well.
Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / October 22
Ziaire Williams Calls It A ‘Blessing’ To Play For Hometown Lakers After Successful Debut
Opening night marked the debut for a number of new Los Angeles Lakers players, but perhaps none have anticipated this moment longer than Ziaire Williams.
Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Lakers overreactions: Walker Kessler trade already worth hefty price after season opener that looked like Wilt, Shaq
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers started out their season with a bang by defeating the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion at home. This game marked the Lakers debut of Walker Kessler, who didn’t miss any of his 12 field goal attempts en route to a dominant 26-point performance.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Stephen Curry facing harsh reality after Lakers' blowout win over Warriors
After striking out on big-name targets in the offseason and bringing back a similar roster from last year, the Warriors seem stuck.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Shaquille O’Neal wants the Lakers to embrace a hilarious nickname
Shaquille O’Neal is pushing a hilarious nickname for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he wants the team to embrace it. After praising Lakers big man Walker
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers' Luka Doncic earns ire of Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg: 'I lost all respect'
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has gotten under the skin of many NBA players during his eight-year NBA career. It took only one game for Golden State Warriors' rookie Yaxel Lendeborg to get a taste of Doncic's style of play and on-court behavior and not like it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 22
'Shaq, You Must Suck': Charles Barkley Reacts to Walker Kessler Creating History Alongside Wilt Chamberlain on Lakers Debut
Walker Kessler could hardly have scripted a better start to life with the Los Angeles. On his Lakers debut, he delivered a historic shooting performance, bringing names like Wilt Chamberlain into the conversation.
James Worthy News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22
James Worthy says LA Lakers have finally found their Anthony Davis replacement
The new-look Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105. Nobody would have been surprised by Luka Doncic‘s 28 points in the LA Lakers‘ season opener.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Luka Doncic sends message to Lakers fans in full-page ad
The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning a new era without LeBron James, and now is officially time for Luka Doncic to be the top superstar of the team. Ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Doncic put out a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times newspaper with a championship message to the fans.
J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 21
JJ Redick knows Lakers’ first loss will bring ‘sky is falling’ reaction
The Lakers haven’t played their opener, and JJ Redick is already anticipating the reaction when something goes wrong. “It could be [Wednesday] night, you’re going to come to me and tell me that the world is ending and the sky is falling,” Redick told reporters Tuesday, via Ben Golliver of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Dalton Knecht getting waived proves the Lakers are changing their standards
The decision to cut ties with Knecht reflects an overdue awareness on the part of the Lakers to be more careful with building the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Major Lakers problem under Rob Pelinka can't be ignored after Dalton Knecht release
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's glaring blind spot can no longer be ignored.
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