The Los Angeles Lakers might be through to the postseason. But going in without two of their frontline stars, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, seems like a ‘shot to the heart’ as per LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Utah Jazz 131-107 on Sunday night. Not only did Lakers guard Bronny James provide 11 points and four assists off the bench, but he also received another high honor from Nike.
The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference, wrapping up the Pacific Division title along the way. There was a real chance at third, but Denver held on, and now LeBron James and the Lakers head into the postseason carrying more weight than just a tough bracket.
The Los Angeles Lakers made the NBA playoffs thanks to a scorching run in March, but the momentum didn’t survive the injuries. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves going down derailed everything, and suddenly, the entire season is sitting on the shoulders of a 41‑year‑old LeBron James.
One Lakers youngster with a huge chip on his shoulder proved that he either has something against the Utah Jazz or JJ Redick. Simply because he made a very big point today.
NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.
The historic 23rd season wasn’t easy by any means for LeBron James. Retirement rumors, exit reports, injury problems at the beginning, and then the role change, meaning he wasn’t the first option anymore.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead as they will go up against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers will be severely handicapped, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to sit out the series due to a hamstring injury and an oblique injury, respectively.
After an exhausting, long NBA season, it was nice to go about Sunday’s game stress-free. There were some stakes involved as the Lakers could still finish either the third or fourth seed.
Charles Barkley has no problem putting the players on notice if they disrespect the game. On Sunday night, the NBA had two and a half billion dollars of combined salary sitting on the bench.
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers controlled what they could with a 131-107 win against the Utah Jazz on the final day of the regular season. But with the Denver Nuggets defeating the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers were locked into the No.
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract before the start of the season, he was walking into a situation unfamiliar to him.
And just like that, the 2025-26 NBA regular season has come to an end. The Lakers battled injuries and are currently playing without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but thanks to some great games from LeBron James, they’ve managed to earn the fourth seed in the West.
Despite the Nuggets’ best efforts over the weekend, the Lakers will remain the No. 4 seed and play the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The opening game between the teams will be on Saturday night at 5:30 p.m.
Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz in the regular-season finale.
The Lakers closed the regular season with a 131-107 blowout victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. The team played the first half at full strength, but sat LeBron James and Luke Kennard for the second half.
The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after beating the Utah Jazz and will take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for the 82nd and final time in the regular season on Sunday evening when they hosted the Utah Jazz. There was a lot at stake for L.A.
LOS ANGELES – During a recent episode of the ‘Mind The Game’ podcast, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed a conversation he had with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves about how to play when he was on the court.
Kenyon Martin is not a believer in the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the playoffs. The retired former NBA All-Star Martin made waves this week with his comments about the Lakers on Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” show.
Injury challenges have struck the Los Angeles Lakers at the most critical moment, just as the postseason looms. The once-dominant duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who led the team to impressive wins last month, now faces injury setbacks.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to an NBA contract. On the year, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 6.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and one assist on 43.3% from the field and 40% from 3-point range.
The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin to open a roster spot, and fans had been waiting to see who would fill it with the playoffs just days away.
Due to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a primary initiator alongside LeBron James.
The real story centered on the connection between James and Kennard, a pairing that continues to develop as the Lakers navigate through roster limitations.