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Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Come Up Big Against Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers were afforded several days off this past week, a rarity during the first portion of the 2025-26 season. However, they found themselves back on the road for a rematch against a Utah Jazz team they held on to beat just a few days ago.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

Austin Reaves makes ‘one of the best’ claim about Maxi Kleber despite him scoring just two points in Lakers win

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly avoided an embarrassing collapse against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The Lakers were 11 points up with only three minutes remaining and should have seen the game out comfortably.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 24

JJ Redick admits an ugly Lakers’ stat as LeBron James tries to settle rising concern

JJ Redick is beginning to voice his concerns as the Lakers continue to rank near the bottom of the NBA in a key statistical area. It was a hectic finish to an NBA game as the Lakers just managed to get past Utah Jazz.

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Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / November 24

NBA Makes First-Ever Announcement Involving Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Utah Jazz for a second straight game, with Luka Doncic leading the way en route to a 108-106 win. The Slovenian star recorded a near triple-double of 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to power the Lakers to their fourth straight victory.

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J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / November 24

JJ Redick: Lakers’ volume will increase but only if threes make sense

The Luka Doncic trade gave the Lakers an instant identity last season. More threes. More space. More shots created off Luka’s gravity. They jumped from 33.8 attempts per game before his debut to 40.4 after it, a top 10 mark in the league.

Bronny James News / Hardwood Heroics / November 24

'I’m Coming Down Here With an Open Mind' – Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James Dishes on Latest G League Assignment

The Los Angeles Lakers recently assigned Bronny James to the G League after making his first start of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 119-95 win, and the 21-year-old guard will use this opportunity to continue to improve his game.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / November 24

LeBron James Doesn't Hold Back on How He Feels Following Second Game of Season No. 23

LeBron James made history yet again this season. This time around, he made history simply by suiting up and taking the court. James made his long-awaited season-debut earlier this week against the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 24

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

In theory, most would expect a team coming off a four-day break to look refreshed and ready to go. In reality, teams don’t quite operate like that. Instead, the Lakers looked like a team trying to find their rhythm throughout much of the game on Sunday in Utah.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Sixers

The Lakers got four full days off, came into Utah with fresh legs, and needed all of it. They survived a late push from the Jazz and left Salt Lake with a 108-106 win, moving to 12-4 and looking like a team that knows how to handle the tight ones.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Lakers Survive Late Push from Jazz to Win 108-106

In the heart of Salt Lake City, where the mountains stand as silent witnesses to countless basketball battles, the Los Angeles Lakers etched another chapter into their storied rivalry with the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 24

LeBron James Opens Up On Chris Paul’s Retirement News: 'This Is His Last Hurrah'

LeBron James and Chris Paul are currently two of the oldest active players in the NBA. At age 40, both of them are riding out the tail ends of their career in different ways.

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Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / November 23

Lakers Player Ratings: Luka, LeBron, And Reaves Put Up Strong Performances Against Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t finish perfectly, but they still survived en route to their fourth straight win, beating the Utah Jazz 108-106. Luka Doncic was spectacular, LeBron James brought his undeniable presence, and Austin Reaves made a strong impact.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 23

Lakers hold off Jazz comeback bid as Luka Doncic scores 33

Luka Doncic scored 33 points while adding 11 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-106 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Sunday night.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / November 23

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the second half of Sunday night’s game of the Utah Jazz with a right knee contusion. Ayton was dealing with an illness that kept him out of practice earlier in the week but was able to make the trip to Utah and suit up for the Lakers.

Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Bronny James drops honest admission on G League assignment

LOS ANGELES – After a solid run at backup point guard and his first career start, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to assign Bronny James to the G League with South Bay.

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

NBA Insider Details Lakers’ Key Trade Pieces Ahead of Potential Roster Upgrade

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 season is going better than anyone expected when the team arrived at media day, and superstar LeBron James said he was dealing with sciatica that could have caused him to miss the start of the season.

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

Bronny James Reveals Key Skillset Lakers Want Him to Build in G League

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is now in the G League after initially starting the season on the NBA roster, as the team has gotten healthier. Gabe Vincent and LeBron James, Bronny's father, recently returned to action, resulting in fewer minutes available for the wing positions.