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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 9
The Lakers have the best minimum contract player in the NBA 
In a salary-capped league, or “apron world” as president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka once referred to it, you need players to outperform their contracts.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 9
JJ Redick was impressed with the Lakers’ poise in win over Pistons
Despite Luka Dončić’s absence, the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game Sunday night with a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons and moved to 9-2 on the young season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Like Austin Reaves, Lakers’ Bronny James also had words with a Pistons fan in Detroit
The Los Angeles Lakers had plenty to deal with during their road trip to Detroit, but the game also resulted in two notable interactions between their players and Pistons fans.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
Winning streaks collide as Lakers visit Hawks
Atlanta fans will get another look at the one who got away when the Hawks host Luka Doncic -- if his back cooperates -- and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / November 9
Collin Sexton Focused On Being Aggressive In Lakers Win Over Pistons
With Luka Doncic out, not many people gave the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to beat the Detroit Pistons in the first game of their road trip. To their credit though, a lot of players like Collin Sexton stepped up and the Lakers wound up leading wire-to-wire in an impressive victory.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 9
Bronny James loses his cool at a fan during Lakers-Pistons game
Bronny James wasn’t having it with a heckler during Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons. The son of four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was captured on video getting into it with a fan at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., seemingly annoyed by whatever the spectator did or said.
Austin Reaves News / HITC / November 9
‘Don’t know…’ – Austin Reaves comments on his courtside interaction with a Detroit Pistons fan
Austin Reaves was seen closely having conversation with a fan seated courtside during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons. With the Lakers holding a 60-45 lead in the second quarter, Reaves approached the fan to have a conversation with him.
Bronny James News / The Spun / November 9
Mics Caught Bronny James' Classless Remark To NBA Fan
The Lakers topped the Pistons without Luka Doncic in Detroit on Sunday evening. Los Angeles topped Detroit, 121-116, thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 9
'There’s No Question for Me': Lakers Legend James Worthy Makes Bold Austin Reaves Claim After He Steps Up Without Luka Doncic
Imagine someone filling in for Luka Doncic and ending up exceeding expectations. That was the story of Austin Reaves last night, single-handedly decimating the Detroit Pistons.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 9
JJ Redick names ‘relentless’ LA Lakers star who helped Austin Reaves in Luka Doncic’s absence
The Los Angeles Lakers just told the rest of the league, “No Luka, no problem!” and it’s not just because of Austin Reaves’ effort. The Detroit Pistons would have hoped they had a golden chance to halt the Los Angeles Lakers‘ winning season as Luka Doncic sat this one out.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 9
Los Angeles Lakers Visit Atlanta Hawks on Monday
The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Nov. 9, at State Farm Arena, with tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 9-2 and have won 5 straight.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
NBA roundup: Austin Reaves (43 points) steps up as Lakers down Pistons
Austin Reaves had a season-best 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers, without injured star Luka Doncic, built a hefty early lead, then held off the host Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / November 9
'Can You Run a Mile?' Bronny James Claps Back at Heckling Pistons Fan
As much as NBA fans enjoy getting under players’ skin, Bronny James has arguably faced some of the harshest treatment from opposing fans. He has routinely been belittled in arenas, while even his smallest mistakes are often scrutinized and overanalyzed by the media, largely because of his connection to the James family.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 9
Austin Reaves hilariously roasts Luka Doncic with ‘terrible shot’ dig after 43-point masterclass
The friendship between Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic continues to grow, as the pair keep throwing sly jabs at each other. Reaves and Doncic have grown very close during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers, with the pair forming an elite backcourt partnership and a great friendship.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Lakers’ Walker Kessler weighs in on Austin Reaves vs. Luka Doncic 40-balls
Walker Kessler explained what he sees about Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic when they have 40-point games following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 9
‘How much money are you making?’ – Bronny James caught on camera yelling at fan during Lakers win
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James got into a heated verbal confrontation with a courtside fan during LA’s 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons. Bronny returned to the Lakers’ senior team after a one-game assignment with the Coachella Valley Lakers in the G League, where he dropped 22 points and seven assists in an impressive showing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 8
Austin Reaves scores 43 with Luka Doncic out as Lakers at Detroit
Austin Reaves had a season-best 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers, minus star Luka Doncic, built a hefty early lead, then held off the host Detroit Pistons, to win their fifth straight, 121-116 on Sunday night.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 8
JJ Redick Encouraged By Lakers’ Early-Season Chemistry
The Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations to begin the season as they currently are tied for the best record in the league at 8-2. After completely
Kobe Bryant News / Athlon Sports / November 8
In 2000, Kobe Bryant won the Lakers' first title since 1988; the signed game ball later sold for $508,000 at Sotheby's, a record for any championship-clinching basketball
The Los Angeles Lakers needed six games to finish the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals. When the final buzzer sounded at Staples Center, the victory delivered the franchise’s first championship since 1988 and began a three-year run at the top.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
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