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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Questionable, Luka Doncic Available & Marcus Smart Out Vs. 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers and LeBron James (right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis) is questionable whilwe Luka Doncic (personal) is available to return and Marcus Smart (left lumbar muscle strain) remains out.

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Luka Doncic announces exciting personal news

The Doncic clan is getting even bigger. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic announced some exciting personal news in a post to his Instagram page on Saturday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 6

Lakers Urged to Pursue All-Defensive Big Man From West Rival

The Los Angeles Lakers may be off to a great start to their season; however, it is clear as day that they need to make a trade or two to be considered

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / December 6

Austin Reaves Dismisses Back-To-Back Excuse For Poor Start Against Celtics

After an impressive win against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers had to travel to Boston to take on the Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 6

JJ Redick Pleased With Lakers’ Fight Despite Blowout Loss To Celtics

After a thrilling win against the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Boston Celtics on the second night of their back-to-back.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 6

Elden Campbell Died Following Fishing Trip In Florida

The Los Angeles Lakers have been mourning this past week after news broke that former center Elden Campbell died at the age of 57. Campbell was a beloved Laker during the 1990s, playing the first nine years of his 15-year career with the purple and gold.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / December 5

LeBron James Announces Off-Court Update on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned to NBA action in mid-November after missing the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica. In the six games he has played since then, he has averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists, while shooting 41.3% from the field.

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 6

JJ Redick Drops Return Update on LeBron James, Luka Doncic After 21-Point Celtics Loss

Rui Hachimura wins it at the buzzer for Lakers in thriller over Raptors

Lakers could get Chris Paul, but only under one condition

Surprise loss to Nets is sign Bulls need to make a move

Cooper Flagg is proving more than capable of being offensive centerpiece

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 4

JJ Redick Sends Clear Message on Surprise Lakers Demotion Decision

While the return of star forward LeBron James has provided a boost for an already-promising Lakers team, it hasn't been smooth sailing for all involved.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 4