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Lakers’ JJ Redick marvels at ‘remarkable’ Austin Reaves explosion fresh off injury

Austin Reaves hasn’t lost a step. If anything, he might have found a fifth one while he was away. In just his second game back from a grueling five-and-a-half-week absence due to a calf injury, the Los Angeles Lakers guard put on a masterclass Thursday night.

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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Sixers

For the better part of three quarters of this game, it felt like the typical “first home game after a long road trip” performance from the Lakers. They lacked energy, focus and their superstar as Luka Dončić left the game late in the first half due to injury.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

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Watch: Denzel Washington shows love to LeBron (via asaadkamal/X)

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 6

Lakers finally return home, beat 76ers but lose Luka Doncic

Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Doncic to earn a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Southern California on Thursday.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 6

Austin Reaves Leads Lakers To Comeback Victory Over 76ers

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, which means the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers can get back to basketball. The Lakers are coming off a successful 5-3 road trip and returned home to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Luka Doncic Exits Thursday’s Game With Left Leg Injury

Lakers star Luka Doncic experience left leg soreness in Thursday’s game vs. Philadelphia and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, the team announced (Twitter link via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin).

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 5

Luka Dončić leaves Sixers game with left leg soreness injury

Just as the Lakers were getting healthy, they were dealt another huge blow on Thursday. Late in the first half against the Sixers, Luka Dončić came up limp and went to the locker room.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5

Luka Doncic Ruled Out Vs. 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that superstar Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with left leg soreness.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 5

Lakers' Luka Doncic exits with apparent leg injury

Lakers guard Luka Doncic departed Los Angeles' Thursday game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter because of an apparent left leg injury.

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The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

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JJ Redick’s stern message to Jaxson Hayes amid suspension

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, their first game back home after an eight-game road trip, they will be short-handed in the frontcourt.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 5

The conflicted feelings of another quiet Lakers trade deadline

The trade deadline came and went for the Lakers with just a single trade executed: Gabe Vincent and a second round pick in exchange for Hawks sharpshooting veteran Luke Kennard.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5

Lakers Acquire Luke Kennard From Hawks For Gabe Vincent, 2032 Second-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick.

Drew Timme News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 5

Drew Timme Talks Lakers Role, Viral Moment, LeBron & Luka and Adjusting to the NBA

Los Angeles Lakers big man Drew Timme recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about what his experience has been like with the storied franchise during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Luke Kennard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 5

Lakers Trade Deadline Grade: Ranking Luke Kennard Deal by Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Thursday's NBA trade deadline with hopes of improving their roster in one way or another. Even though the team didn't have the trade assets to land Giannis Antetokounmpo in a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles had some options, but ended up making only one move before the buzzer sounded at 12 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5

Focus Shifts To Buyout Market After Only Making One Deadline Trade

This has been a busy NBA trade deadline across the league, and the Los Angeles Lakers finally got in the mix early Thursday morning by reportedly trading Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for sharpshooter Luke Kennard.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Lakers hit Dalton Knecht with a double whammy at the NBA trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and for Tennessee Vol fans hoping that former star Dalton Knecht finally would get sprung from the jail that the Los Angeles Lakers have basically put him in, well, that didn't happen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Could Lakers’ G League Pair Earn Opportunities Post-Deadline?

With the trade deadline having come and gone, the Lakers’ focus now shifts to filling their vacant roster spot. While there are several ways to approach that dilemma, there’s a case for some South Bay talent to prove their worth in the big leagues.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5

LeBron James' next team is 'obvious' if he decides to extend his career

Is James bound for one "obvious" team if he elects to play another season?

Lakers' Luka Doncic opens up about playing with LeBron James

LeBron James, Lakers ready for split?

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

Cavaliers' high-risk trade for James Harden might not help them in the playoffs

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

Jaxson Hayes News / Yardbarker / February 6

Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 5

Lakers return home from grueling road trip with surging Sixers waiting

With their grueling annual winter trip behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers will not get a chance to ease into familiar surroundings as the surging Philadelphia 76ers come to town Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 4

Lakers' Luka Doncic opens up about playing with LeBron James

Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been running the floor together for a full season now, and the pairing is starting to click in Los Angeles. The move created plenty of buzz when it happened, but Doncic has found his groove while sharing the load with James.

LeBron, Durant, Curry team up as three NBA All-Star rosters revealed

LeBron James, Lakers ready for split?

Anthony Davis trade closes books on disastrous Luka Doncic deal

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 5