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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 16
Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Out, Deandre Ayton & Jaxson Hayes Questionable Vs. Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday’s game on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers and Luka Doncic (left groin soreness), Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) are out while Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) and Jaxson Hayes (left hamstring tendinopathy) are questionable.
Kendrick Perkins News / The SportsRush / January 16
Kendrick Perkins Lambasts the Lakers: 'Not a Team… Just a Bunch of Individuals'
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. One week, they are stacking wins and it looks like they have found answers to their offensive rhythm and defensive shortcomings.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 16
Lakers 'Bargain' Hunting Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off yet another disappointing loss to one of the worst teams in the NBA, as they couldn't hold off LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night.
The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 16
Lakers looking to package Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent in trade for wing 
It’s no secret that the Lakers are trying to add a two-way wing to this roster via a trade. The question is, how can they get that done while keeping the parts of their roster that are working well?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 16
Report: Lakers president Rob Pelinka views Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga as fit
The Lakers are once again lurking, and this time the name to watch is Jonathan Kuminga. According to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka views Kuminga as a strong fit alongside Luka Doncic.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / January 16
Hornets announcer Eric Collins took a ruthless shot at Luka Doncic during game
Eric Collins called a spade a spade with Luka Doncic during this week’s game. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers played the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / January 16
Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Adapt To Officiating Instead Of Complaining
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing loss on Thursday night, getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets on their home court. These type of losses have become a theme for the Lakers as they have struggled against athletic, physical teams all year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 16
Austin Reaves Didn’t Pay Attention To Rich Paul’s Comments
Austin Reaves has improved in every season since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent, and that continued to start this year.
Rob Pelinka News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 16
Rob Pelinka's Job With Lakers May Be in Jeopardy as Front Office Shakeup Looms
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set to undergo imminent changes in their front office, looking to add several figureheads to the front office to look more like opposing front offices across the Association.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 16
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Looking For ‘Bargain Deals’
After a hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off in recent weeks, showing they need to improve their roster at the NBA trade deadline on Feb.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16
Jonathan Kuminga Emerges as Potential Lakers Target in Luka Doncic Era
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga officially became trade eligible on January 15. Shortly after, the young forward requested a move away from the franchise.
LeBron James News / HITC / January 16
LeBron James vs. Shaquille O’Neal: Breaking down the greatest NBA players lists
The debate over who deserves the title of the greatest NBA player of all time often comes down to contrasting careers and styles, and few matchups illustrate that debate better than LeBron James versus Shaquille O’Neal.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 16
Luka Doncic: Lakers ‘Told On Ourselves’ In Hawks Win & Didn’t Match Energy Vs. Hornets
For as good as Luka Doncic has been for the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers can’t seem to find any rhythm or consistency. The Lakers have largely struggled the past month, especially after Austin Reaves was sidelined due to a calf injury.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / January 16
Lakers fall to Hornets as defensive struggles continue
The Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to beat the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Charlotte entered the game with just 14 wins on the season, yet, they looked like the superior team, defeating Los Angeles 135-117.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 16
JJ Redick Discusses Lakers’ Defensive Struggles In Loss To Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers have been wildly inconsistent the past few weeks, stumbling through the end of the 2025 calendar year before seemingly picking back up to begin 2026.
How the highest-paid golfer in 2025 compares to Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James
The rise of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league has allowed golfers to make hundreds of millions of dollars per year. Tiger Woods was reportedly offered $800 million in LIV’s quest to acquire all of the biggest names in the sport, luring them away from the PGA Tour.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 16
Lakers Star Throws Shade at Luka Doncic for Violating JJ Redick’s Orders vs Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another difficult night on Thursday, falling 135-117 to the Charlotte Hornets. Even a combined 68 points from Luka Doncic and LeBron James could not mask the defensive lapses that defined the loss.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16
NBA scout blames Kobe Bryant fans for LeBron James’ lack of popularity on LA Lakers
An NBA scout has suggested that Kobe Bryant’s enduring popularity is why LeBron James still isn’t fully embraced by Los Angeles Lakers fans — even as he continues to defy expectations at 41.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16
Marcus Smart affirms unwavering belief in Lakers amid grueling schedule
LOS ANGELES – The struggles continued for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 135-117 on Thursday. With the loss, the Lakers have now dropped eight of their last 13 games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Report: Lakers have mutual interest with a top defender
The Los Angeles Lakers’ long defensive nightmare may soon be over. The Lakers share mutual interest with New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones on the trade market, Yahoo!
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 15
LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul's incendiary comments
James addressed a series of recent controversial comments from his agent.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 14
Rich Paul is right about Lakers' Austin Reaves
LeBron James had to walk back comments that his agent made about the Los Angeles Lakers trading his longest-tenured teammate. Still, Rich Paul may be right about the future of Austin Reaves in Los Angeles.
Rui Hachimura News / Hoops Wire / January 14
Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13
Why this former first-round pick could help the Lakers on both ends
If the Lakers want to build toward a deep playoff run, they'll need to find reliable shooters. While they're expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it seems that the Purple and Gold will look in their backyard first for a potential solution.
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