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Austin Reaves scores 43 with Luka Doncic out as Lakers at Detroit

Austin Reaves had a season-best 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers, minus star Luka Doncic, built a hefty early lead, then held off the host Detroit Pistons, to win their fifth straight, 121-116 on Sunday night.

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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

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Lakers Begin Road Trip With Wire-To-Wire Win Over Pistons Without Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers headed out on their first extended road trip of the season, taking on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday in the first game of a back-to-back.

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.

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

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8

The Lakers are apparently a good third quarter team now

For much of the LeBron James era, one of the defining characteristics of the team, more often than not, was how much they struggled in third quarters. For some reason, the halftime adjustments discussed in the locker room needed some sort of nesting period before taking effect.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 8

JJ Redick Encouraged By Lakers’ Early-Season Chemistry

The Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations to begin the season as they currently are tied for the best record in the league at 8-2. After completely

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Final Injury Report for Lakers-Pistons: Will Luka Doncic, Jalen Duren Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an interconference showdown. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with an 8-2 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at home Friday night.

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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Luka Doncic Out Vs. Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with low back tightness. Doncic originally popped up on the injury report as questionable before being ruled out hours before tipoff.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

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

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Joe Johnson Explains Why LeBron James Leaving Lakers Was The Best Thing For Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic is making scoring 40 points look like any ordinary night, and former NBA player Joe Johnson believes LeBron James‘ departure helped create the conditions for this extraordinary offensive explosion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Walker Kessler: Luka Doncic Is ‘Pretty Clear’ MVP

As the first half wound down between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers, Walker Kessler set a brush screen for Luka Doncic, who launched a three-quarter court shot at the buzzer and drilled it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 8

Derek Fisher gives verdict on whether LA Lakers made mistake keeping Bronny James and waiving Dalton Knecht

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Derek Fisher has given his verdict on the team’s decision to keep Bronny James. Amid a roster crunch at the start of the season, the LA Lakers chose to waive former first round pick Dalton Knecht.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Los Angeles Takes on Detroit Sunday at Little Caesars Arena

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Little Caesars Arena, with tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 8-2 and have won 4 straight.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Mike Krzyzewski Not Surprised To See JJ Redick Thriving As Lakers Head Coach

Now in his third season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has proven to be one of the best young coaches in the NBA today. While there were a lot of questions at the time of his hire since he had never been a head coach at any level, he has shown that he was the right person for the job.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Luka Doncic Honored To Be Compared To Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was recently compared to late legend Kobe Bryant by ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins for his mentality. The tie between the two was made after Doncic’s scorching start to the 2026-27 season in which he is leading the NBA in scoring by over eight points per game.

Kobe Bryant News / Athlon Sports / November 8

In 2000, Kobe Bryant won the Lakers' first title since 1988; the signed game ball later sold for $508,000 at Sotheby's, a record for any championship-clinching basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers needed six games to finish the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals. When the final buzzer sounded at Staples Center, the victory delivered the franchise’s first championship since 1988 and began a three-year run at the top.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 8