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LeBron James & Lakers Involved In NBA Gambling Scandal?

An NBA gambling scandal reared its head on Thursday morning, and it appears LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have some involvement. Among the people who were arrested on Thursday morning were Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former player and coach Damon Jones.

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Luka Doncic Scored Most Points In Lakers Season Opener Since Kobe Bryant In 2007

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic kicked off the 2025-26 with a stellar performance. Even though it was in a losing effort to the Golden State Warriors, Doncic finished with a game-high 43 points on 17-of-27 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23

Lakers Notes: Latest on Luka Doncic Injury, LeBron James Return Timeline, Austin Reaves Future

The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of several major storylines to open the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made headlines after unloading

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23

Draymond Green Wishes LeBron James Speedy Recovery From Sciatica

There is a long history between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors dating back a decade now. As a member of the Cleveland

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23

JJ Redick Feels For Maxi Kleber But Hopeful It Won’t Be Long Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded in their regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors as LeBron James, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber did not play due to injury.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Projecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ Five Best Defenders

A few days before the season opener, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about how the team has to instill habits for a championship defense. For years, the mantra has been “defense wins championships.” Well, last year, the Lakers had the 17th-best defense in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 23

Craig Carton Accuses LeBron James Of Faking Sciatica To Take Steroids And Force The Lakers To Trade Him

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been sidelined for the better part of the last month due to ongoing issues with sciatica. Although several

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23

Kendrick Perkins breaks down why JJ Redick is to blame for LA Lakers defeat to the Warriors

Kendrick Perkins was not happy with the coaching he saw from JJ Redick in the LA Lakers’ season opener against the Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers were disappointing in their opening night fixture, losing to the Golden State Warriors in embarrassing fashion.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23

Quartet of stars make NBA history to start new season

The 2025-26 NBA season is off to a rollicking start.

10 takeaways from NBA's first full night of games: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks

VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics

Why Spurs are dark-horse championship contenders this season

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The 'Youngest NBA players to score 50 points in a game' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut

Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.

Deandre Ayton is already a problem for Lakers

Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut

Luka Doncic makes unwanted history in Lakers season opener

25 NBA players who you forgot once made an All-Star Game

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23

'Vibes' around LeBron James concerning for Lakers

James is supposed to be in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, but his body language and behavior hint at a semi-retired athlete.

JJ Redick admits Lakers are in trouble without LeBron James

How Will Smith played a key role in Russell Westbrook's Lakers downfall

Lakers could be in big trouble until LeBron James returns

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Deandre Ayton News / EasySportz / October 23

Column: Deandre Ayton Is Pathetic on the Lakers

LOS ANGELES — Deandre Ayton is the NBA equivalent of a participation trophy. He’s big, he’s tall, and he’s got a college mixtape that makes you think, “Wow, this guy could be something.” But then you watch him play, and it’s like the mixtape was made by someone else.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

NBA News / Scoop B / October 23

Tracy McGrady: On Jay-Z Love, the Lost Magic Dynasty, and Why LeBron Is Unmatched

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady opens up about his journey, from being celebrated by his favorite rapper, Jay-Z, to the “what-ifs” that defined his career, including a potential Orlando Magic dynasty with Tim Duncan and Grant Hill.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 22

Charles Barkley Rips Into DeAndre Ayton After Disappointing Lakers Debut

The Lakers weren’t expecting a Shaquille O’Neal-style debut from DeAndre Ayton, but expectations for the new center were still high last night. Sadly, his numbers weren’t impressive, and to make things worse, the Lakers lost by 10 at home, making his void see more noticeable.

Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / October 23