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On YouTubeDeandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / January 20
Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers announced center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets with a left eye injury. Ayton got hit in the face towards the end of the first half and did not come out for the third quarter with his team as Jaxson Hayes got the start in his place.
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?
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20
Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets 100% real about Nuggets without Nikola Jokic
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to regain their rhythm as they visited the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers have been largely inconsistent recently, going 5-5 in their last 10 games before facing the Nuggets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20
Lakers’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins title chances
The trade deadline is only weeks away, and the Lakers find themselves in a similar predicament as last season. They’re right in playoff contention but still far away from actually being one of the few teams that have the opportunity to compete for a title.
LeBron James News / The SportsRush / January 20
'He Is 41 Years Old!': Gilbert Arenas Says It’s Obvious LeBron James Is Not Top-10 Anymore
LeBron James is now 41, and it’s pretty clear the miles are finally showing in a real way. He can still flip the switch for a possession or two and remind everyone who he used to be, but those moments don’t come nearly as often, at least this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20
DeMarcus Cousins doesn’t see LeBron James retiring with Lakers
While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still playing at a high level at 41 years old, his age has naturally brought speculation about how long he can and will want to play in the NBA.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / January 20
NBA Makes Luka Doncic Announcement Amid 2nd Season With Lakers
Luka Doncic remains one of the hottest names in the NBA right now. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who joined the team via trade last season, leads the league in scoring with 33.3 points on 46.4% shooting, along with 7.5 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20
Insider compares LeBron James’ All-Star starter snub to Michael Jordan in 2003
The NBA All-Star game scheduled for Feb. 15 will look a bit different. LeBron James will not be starting for the Western Conference alongside Luka Doncic, Giannis, Steph Curry, and Wemby.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 20
Ben Affleck shares hilarious story about Luka Doncic at LA Lakers game
Ben Affleck has shared a story that perfectly captures the unpredictable chaos of sitting courtside at an NBA game. The actor and filmmaker was recalling a night out with his son during a Los Angeles Lakers matchup when an unexpected moment involving Luka Doncic turned their evening into one to remember.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 20
Lakers Saving Assets for Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade This Summer?
The NBA trade deadline is a little more than two weeks away, with the buzzer sounding on trades between teams around the league on Feb. 5, which is ironically when the Los Angeles Lakers' current eight-game road trip comes to an end.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 20
Former NBA Star Believes LeBron James Won't Finish Career With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is playing in his 23rd season in the NBA, a record that might not be broken anytime soon. However, the four-time NBA champion might not be done after the 2025-26 campaign, even though he is not under contract with the Lakers beyond this season.
Rui Hachimura News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 20
Rui Hachimura still playing on a minutes restriction 
During the four games Rui Hachimura has played in since returning from his calf injury, his play hasn’t necessarily impressed. The Lakers forward is averaging 7.8 points, and shooting just 31.3% from 3-point range.
Kobe Bryant News / The SportsRush / January 20
Lakers Honored Kobe Bryant and Gigi By Winning the 2020 NBA Title: Danny Green
NBA championships have always been the standard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, the team hasn’t experienced that level in the past few years.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 20
Luka Doncic Assesses Lakers At Midpoint Of Regular Season
Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton led the Los Angeles Lakers to a nice victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, which officially brought the team to the halfway point of the regular season in terms of games played.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 20
JJ Redick: Lakers Must Continue To Keep Deandre Ayton Involved In Offense
The star of the night for the Los Angeles Lakers in their victory over the Toronto Raptors was center Deandre Ayton. He was a perfect 10-of-10 from the field, becoming just the third Lakers player to ever shoot 100% from the field on at least 10 shots, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds in the win.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / January 20
LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement
Two of the most impressive and unbreakable streaks in NBA history ending in the same season may be the indicator that James has limited time left in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19
Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers
Could a bottom tier Eastern Conference team win a series against the Lakers?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19
Lakers slapped with a rule violation after Luka Doncic’s shenanigans on Austin Reaves
Luka Doncic’s bromance with Austin Reaves had a hilarious highlight (or lowlight) on Sunday. Although Reaves has yet to see action on the court since the calendar flipped to 2026, he made a bit of an impact late in the contest against the visiting Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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