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Marcus Smart Explains Motto When It Comes To Physicality

Marcus Smart was among the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest offseason acquisitions. He was bought out by the Washington Wizards and signed with L.A. on a two-year, $10.5 million deal with a player option in the second season.

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JJ Redick Discusses Lakers’ Mindset Going Into Rematch With Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their second game of the 2025-26 regular season. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in their season opener, they face the team that eliminated them from last year’s playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 24

Blake Griffin gives his verdict on Luka Doncic’s fitness and defense after first look at new LA Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers endured a disappointing season opener despite Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance against the Golden State Warriors The Golden State

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 24

Lakers Home Court Design For 2025 Emirates NBA Cup

The 2025-26 season will include the third edition of the Emirates NBA Cup, the in-season tournament introduced by commissioner Adam Silver and the league back in 2023-24.

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Former Lakers center, NBA champion signs with underrated Western Conference contender · Sporting News

Lakers' Deandre Ayton era off to harsh start as fans grow frustrated just one game into the season · Sporting News

Star PF from rebuilding West team gets pegged as LA Lakers' trade target · Sporting News

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Lakers Announce Change Hours Before Timberwolves Game

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in the opening week of the 2025-26 NBA season in a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference First Round matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 24

Lakers new NBA Cup court revealed

The NBA always makes sure its in-season tournament, the NBA Cup, has a special feel to it. On the dates of NBA Cup games, no non-NBA Cup games are happening, and even the courts are changed.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 24

JJ Redick Lays Out Goals For 2025-26 Season

JJ Redick’s first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers was nothing short of a roller coaster. It started with being hired in an unusual fashion as the former sharpshooter had never previously coached at any level.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 24

Hakeem Olajuwon Settles the GOAT Debate Between LeBron James and Michael Jordan

The NBA in the 1990s was dominated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, who won six titles, becoming one of the greatest teams and dynasties in all of sports.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / October 24

Shaquille O’Neal Calls For Deandre Ayton To Step Up

The Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest move this offseason was signing Deandre Ayton to be their starting center after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 24

The Lakers already need a starting lineup change

When the Lakers went into their final game of the preseason against the Sacramento Kings with nearly their entire roster available — minus LeBron James, obviously — it was largely believed this would be a dress rehearsal for their season opener that would come only four days later.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 24

Richard Jefferson on why he’s refusing to overreact to DeAndre Ayton’s LA Lakers debut

DeAndre Ayton’s start to life with the Los Angeles Lakers went as many Lakers fans feared. DeAndre Ayton was widely criticized for his 10 points and 6 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening night loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 24

LeBron James Reveals Teams & Players He’ll Be Watching On NBA League Pass

Just like fans, NBA players tune in to view all of the top players and teams from around the league as they are just as entertained as everyone else from what certain players and teams are capable of.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Marcus Smart gearing up for ‘great’ battle with Anthony Edwards

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers welcome a familiar face on Friday in the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season.

Luka Doncic News / Hardwood Heroics / October 24

'Luka Doncic Was a Full Participant' – Lakers Head Coach Delivers Encouraging Update Ahead of Friday’s Game vs. Timberwolves

Fans were worried about Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic after the team’s Opening Night against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. During the latter part of the game, Doncic was seen grabbing his groin and was in pain.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Wolves' Anthony Edwards aching but ready

A pair of teams intent on finding more from their early-season game plans meet Friday when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game for both.

Rui Hachimura News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Rui Hachimura makes eye-opening admission about Lakers’ chemistry

LOS ANGELES – During the preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had their full lineup, minus LeBron James, for all of one games, and that was the final preseason game of their schedule.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

NBA gambling probe reportedly involved inside info on LeBron James

LeBron James may provided inside information about himself that was used as part of a wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme, though there is no reason to believe the Los Angeles Lakers star was aware.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut

Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.

Deandre Ayton is already a problem for Lakers

Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut

Luka Doncic makes unwanted history in Lakers season opener

25 NBA players who you forgot once made an All-Star Game

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23

'Vibes' around LeBron James concerning for Lakers

James is supposed to be in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, but his body language and behavior hint at a semi-retired athlete.

JJ Redick admits Lakers are in trouble without LeBron James

How Will Smith played a key role in Russell Westbrook's Lakers downfall

Lakers could be in big trouble until LeBron James returns

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton had a bizarre explanation for his poor debut with his new team. Ayton failed to seriously impact the game in Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Ca.