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Austin Reaves Sends Clear Message to Luka Doncic After Back-and-Forth Jabs

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a stunning start to the 2025-25 campaign, thanks to their incredible backcourt duo. Despite missing LeBron James due to injury, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have stood on business for the Purple & Gold.

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JJ Redick Discusses Dodgers Winning World Series & Love For Baseball

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick understands the pressure that’s on him to deliver a championship in his second year on the job. Los Angeles is

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Luka Doncic Praises Bronny James And Marcus Smart For Their Defensive Impact In Lakers Win Over Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the 2025-26 season with a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Lakers Highlight: Luka Doncic Logs Triple-Double, Jake LaRavia Steps Up Against Heat

After a brief road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home and did so sporting a modest two-game winning streak. The Lakers have looked more and more comfortable on the floor together, though they played host to the Miami Heat who have surprisingly turned into one of the most explosive offenses in the NBA.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / November 3

'Pretty Special Moment' – Austin Reaves Makes NBA History With Rare Feat Involving LeBron and Bronny James

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers secured their third straight win on Sunday, as they had a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat. Reaves has kept his impressive momentum with his recent performance.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Luka Doncic Makes 'Terrible' Admission After Lakers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 130-120 win over the Miami Heat last night, improving their record to 5-2 on the season. This has been a great start for the Lakers, who have been without LeBron James and have had Luka Doncic for only four of their seven games so far this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 3

Jake LaRavia sends shout-out to Anthony Edwards after 25-point game for LA Lakers

Jake LaRavia had another impressive performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday. LaRavia scored 25 of the Lakers’ 130 points in 35 minutes off the bench, and also recorded three assists and eight rebounds.

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / November 3

JJ Redick Gets Angry At Lakers Players For Giving Up Easy Points Against Heat

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn’t the type to mince words, and he went off on his players in the fourth quarter of their 130-120 win over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

Jake Laravia News / HITC / November 3

What the Lakers did right against Miami, including more time for Jake LaRavia

Los Angeles Lakers take control early against Miami Heat in 130-121 win The Los Angeles Lakers led from start to finish against the Miami Heat, picking up a comfortable 130-121 win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 3

Lakers have chance to avenge early loss to Blazers

One week after defeating the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to do it again when they host Los Angeles on Monday night. The Trail Blazers recorded a 122-108 road win over the Lakers on Oct.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Luka Doncic Has Strong Words for New Lakers Teammate After Heat Game

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 130-120 Sunday night in LA. Doncic led all scorers with 29 points, while also contributing a triple-double in the Lakers’ third straight win.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Why JJ Redick believes Bronny James can build off recent ‘force’

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have had dealt with multiple injuries to begin the 2025-26 season, especially in the backcourt. The Lakers’ injuries have opened up playing time for Bronny James, who is in the second season of his NBA career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 3

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Heat

Once the news that LeBron James would be sidelined for the opening weeks of the season came out, the belief was that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would have to carry the team as far as they could.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Luka Doncic Feels Lakers Would Score 150 Points If Not For His And Austin Reaves’ Shooting Struggles Against Heat

On a night when a key star was sitting out for both teams, the Lakers have come out ahead and beat the Heat 130-120 in their only meeting this regular season at the Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Lakers HC JJ Redick Explains Increased Minutes For Bronny James In Crunch Time Against Heat

The Lakers beat the Heat 130-120 in Miami’s only visit to the Crypto.com Arena for this season. LeBron James was sidelined due to sciatica issues in a matchup against his former team.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Lakers’ Austin Reaves admits how ‘special’ lob to Bronny was in win vs. Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers have found life without LeBron James to start the 2025-26 season to be smooth-sailing thus far, as they took their fifth win of the season in seven tries with a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 3

Pat Riley’s Bold Words Sparked Lakers to Deliver Two-Peat in 1988, Says Michael Cooper

Pat Riley was one of the most instrumental figures behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ success in the 1980s, and according to Michael Cooper, a member of the Showtime Purple and Gold squad, very few matched his attention to detail.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 2

Charles Barkley Trolls LeBron James For Allegedly Lying About His Injury; Thinks Age Is Catching Up With The Lakers Star

There have been multiple claims against LeBron James, which state that he is not being honest about his injury situation presently. While some are hostile, like allegations of steroid use or protesting the absence of a contract extension, NBA legend Charles Barkley has a little more light-hearted prediction.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Lakers Reporter Reveals Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick’s Impact on Jake LaRavia’s Sudden Change

Jake LaRavia is finally starting to play like he belongs in Hollywood. The Lakers forward has hit 59.2% from the field and 50% from three this season, and lately, he’s been scorching.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 2

Lakers, Heat Announce Starting Lineups for Sunday Game

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have announced their first fives for their Sunday clash. LA is red-hot and getting healthier, having gone a surprising 4-2 over to start its 2025-26 season even without LeBron James for any games and sans Luka Doncic for three.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 2

JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Have Been Cautious With Adou Thiero’s Rehab

The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft in order to take Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. The hyper-athletic forward was viewed as a potential two-way wing who thrives on the defensive end and has enough tools to work with and develop offensively that could make him a real important piece for this team in the future.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 2