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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 9

JJ Redick Expects Austin Reaves To Return During Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll during the early part of the 2025-26 season despite missing players like LeBron James and Austin Reaves. While James has yet to suit up this season as he works his way back from a sciatica issue, Reaves has missed the Lakers’ past three games due to a groin injury.

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Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Deandre Ayton Admits What Went Wrong During Practice That Led to Lakers Loss

“I’ll be honest with you, I did have one moment in that first half when we had a few possessions we couldn’t score against the zone, it’d be great to have LeBron just to throw it to in the high post,” JJ Redick had said after the Lakers’ opening loss to the Warriors, and he might be feeling the same again tonight.

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / November 9

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hawks

Turns out the Lakers won’t be going 80-2 this season. Even if their win streak wasn’t going to last forever, there were more ceremonious ways for it to end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 9

Paul Pierce Offers Bold Bench Solution to Lakers’ LeBron James Dilemma

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season looking as good as ever, and without LeBron James in their squad, which has raised eyebrows. Do the purple and gold really need their King back?

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Lakers’ JJ Redick keeps it real about LA’s defense minus LeBron James

Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ road tilt in Atlanta, JJ Redick told reporters he likes where the defense sits through nine games, even with LeBron James sidelined, and circled two fixes for this trip.

Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / November 9

Deandre Ayton Admits Lakers Underestimated Hawks After Blowout Loss

The severely undermanned Atlanta Hawks shockingly took down the Los Angeles Lakers 122-102 at State Farm Arena on Saturday. This was easily the Lakers’ worst performance of the season, and Deandre Ayton was asked postgame about why the team didn’t play with the kind of effort that we had typically seen from them so far.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Frustrated Lakers Fans Let Loose After Ugly Loss In Atlanta

The Los Angeles Lakers just got run out of the building in Atlanta. Despite entering Thursday night with a five-game win streak (and the return of Maxi Kleber), the purple and gold came crashing back down to earth in a 122 to 102 blowout loss to the Hawks.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 8

NBA Player Ratings: Lakers Struggle In Disappointing Loss Against Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their five-game winning streak crash to a halt in a humbling 102-122 defeat against the Atlanta Hawks, a performance marked by defensive breakdowns, turnover issues, and inconsistent energy across the board.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Lakers Winning Streak Snapped Against Hawks In 102-122 Loss: Instant Analysis

The Los Angeles Lakers’ five-game winning streak unraveled in a decisive 102-122 setback against the Atlanta Hawks. From the opening turnover that gifted Zaccharie Risacher an uncontested layup, Los Angeles played from behind and never found its footing on either end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8

JJ Redick storms out of his news conference after Lakers' awful loss

JJ Redick was more than a little bit crabby after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their worst loss of the season.

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Lakers guard Austin Reaves' injury is more serious than previously thought

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9

Mouhamed Gueye's career day helps short-handed Hawks stun Lakers

Mouhamed Gueye and Zaccharie Risacher combined for 40 points to help the short-handed Atlanta Hawks take a 122-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 8

JJ Redick’s Direct Message to Bronny James Emerges on Saturday

Second-year Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James revealed head coach JJ Redick’s personal message to him ahead of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8

Lethargic Lakers blown out by Hawks as win streak snapped

The Lakers’ five-game win streak was halted in a blowout 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Luka Dončić ended with 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists but shot 7-17 from the field.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Lakers Begin Road Trip With Poor Effort Against Shorthanded Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling as they began a five-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Lakers were going for their sixth straight win but again had to do so shorthanded with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and others out of the lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8

JJ Redick expects Austin Reaves to return from injury during Lakers road trip

While the Lakers are finding success seemingly regardless of how many of their Big 3 are out, getting them back on the court together obviously remains a high priority.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 8

Exciting news emerges on Lakers center Maxi Kleber

Kleber was acquired from Dallas in February as part of the Luka Doncic trade, but he has yet to appear in a regular-season game with the Lakers.

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Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Maxi Kleber Ready For Return To Action

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug early this season as LeBron James has yet to play while Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have also missed time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8

Former Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Gets Honest About Why Russell Westbrook Era Failed

Russell Westbrook is an undisputed future Hall of Famer. So why has he become such a passed-over journeyman in his NBA dotage? The 6-foot-4 UCLA product, 36, spent a year-and-a-half with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, from 2021-22 through a portion of 2022-23, while on a maximum contract.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Luka Doncic Believes Rui Hachimura Is Having Underrated Season For Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 7

Unheralded Lakers pickup could have big impact this season

Nick Smith, Jr. was dumped by the Charlotte Hornets this summer. Now on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 21-year-old could have a big impact this season.

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