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Stephen A Smith predicts how far the LA Lakers will go in the NBA playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most in-form teams in the NBA currently, but not everyone believes they will be able to translate this into wins in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 11
What centers could the Lakers target on the trade market? 
The Lakers are riding a high right now, winners of six in a row and sitting atop the league looking down. But there’s always the question of how it can get even better.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 11
Luka Doncic Praises Lakers Teammates For Stepping Up In Shorthanded Back-To-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers began their road trip with back-to-back impressive wins given the circumstances. On Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, they were able to score with ease against the best defense in the league with the NBA’s leading scorer Luka Doncic out on the lineup.
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?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 11
Kenyon Martin Defends LeBron James For Helping Bronny Reach The NBA Despite Not Being Ready
Kenyon Martin believes Bronny James entered the NBA a year too soon. He still understands why LeBron James would use his influence to help his son get there.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 11
Who Is Carson Cooper? Examining The Lakers’ Latest Two-Way Signing
Carson Cooper has played barely three minutes in the NBA, but his four years at Michigan State give the Los Angeles Lakers a much better idea of what he can offer.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Stephen A. Smith isn’t buying all these white dudes leading LA to NBA title
ESPN First Take and SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on his belief that the Lakers won’t win the NBA championship. Over the summer, Smith said he believes the Lakers won’t win the NBA championship, arguing that a team led by “three white dudes” wouldn’t win an NBA title.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 11
Stephen A. Smith Reveals Why He Didn’t Confront LeBron James: 'It Might Affect My Money'
It has been well over a year since LeBron James confronted Stephen A. Smith in March 2025 during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, and the ESPN analyst still won’t stop talking about it.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / November 11
ESPN Views Walker Kessler As Candidate For 2028 USA Olympic Team
The 2028 Summer Olympics aren’t that far away, which means USA Men’s Basketball Committee will need to put together the right roster to win a gold medal.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 11
Luka Doncic, hot Lakers set sights on spiraling Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers bring a six-game winning streak to Milwaukee as they take on the Bucks on Wednesday night. The Lakers opened four-game road trip with a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday before posting a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks the following night.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith reveals why he backed out of confronting LeBron James courtside
The public disagreement between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James has been a fixture for more than a year. The two have been in the NBA news, especially after their March 2025 exchange at a Lakers game brought the tension to the arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Los Angeles Lakers Make Official Announcement After Roster Decision
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a hot start in the 2026-27 NBA season. They have won their last six games, improving to a 10-2 record and claiming the top spot in the Western Conference standings.
Magic Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10
Magic Johnson toasts Lakers for being ‘mentally and physically tougher’ than last season
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 10 of their first 12 games in the 2026-27 season, and on Monday, it took a resilient effort for the Lakers to hold on for a 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Quentin Grimes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10
Quentin Grimes’ status change on Lakers’ injury report for Bucks clash
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, bringing a six-game win streak with them as they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 10
'Nepotism is Real' - Kenyon Martin Admits Bronny James Was Never Ready for the NBA
It is now Bronny James‘ third season in the NBA, yet he has appeared in only 74 regular-season games and has still been unable to secure a consistent place in the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 11
'Three Players Being White': Stephen A. Smith Makes Controversial Claim About Luka Doncic’s Lakers Title Hopes
At 10–2, the Los Angeles Lakers have won six straight games and recorded their best start since the 2019–20 championship campaign. Luka Doncic is leading the league in scoring, while newly acquired Walker Kessler has quickly established himself as a valuable presence in the paint.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10
Camera catches Lakers HC JJ Redick in a candid moment at Duke-Michigan State game
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a break from the NBA grind on Tuesday night to check in on his alma mater, and the cameras made sure to find him.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
Video shows Luka Doncic’s profane trash talk for a fan in Atlanta
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime during Monday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. Video went viral Tuesday of a moment that the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic issued some profane trash talk for a Hawks fan who was sitting courtside.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 10
Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Lakers’ Championship Hopes: ‘Never Seen A Team With Top 3 White Players Win A Ring’
Stephen A. Smith’s relationship with the Lakers had been strained over the years, partly because of LeBron James. But now that James is no longer with the Lakers, Smith still has serious concerns about how the Lakers’ roster is built to contend for a championship around its new big three: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.
Lawson Lovering News / Lakers Nation / November 10
Lakers Sign Carson Cooper To Two-Way Contract & Waive Lawson Lovering
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract. In a corresponding move, the team waived two-way center Lawson Lovering.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 10
Magic Johnson: Lakers’ JJ Redick has ‘become a great NBA coach’
Luka Doncic is getting plenty of attention for the Lakers’ 10-2 start. Magic Johnson wants to make sure JJ Redick gets some, too. The Lakers legend pointed to a specific adjustment in Monday’s win over the Hawks as evidence of Redick’s growth on the sideline.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / November 10
Lakers trade possibilities include two familiar faces for Luka Doncic
The Lakers are 10-2, which gives them plenty of reasons to like what they have. It doesn’t mean they’re finished looking for help. Two possible additions would already know a little about playing alongside Luka Doncic.
Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / November 10
Lakers Preaching Patience To Collin Sexton
Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is starting to his a rhythm in his role with the team and a big reason for that is his conversations with the coaching staff.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 10
Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves split scoring duties in back-to-back road wins
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are easily the NBA's highest-scoring pair of teammates. The Los Angeles Lakers showed they just need one of them, with two impressive road wins over two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Bronny James News / Hoops Wire / November 9
Lakers’ Bronny James answers heckler: ‘Can you run a mile?’
Bronny James had a couple of questions for a courtside heckler Sunday in Detroit. Neither had much to do with the Lakers’ offense. “Can you run a mile?” James asked during an exchange captured on video.
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