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Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good enough?

The Lakers are running out of runway to pretend this roster is finished. That’s the sense around the league as the trade deadline approaches, and it’s why rival executives are circling Los Angeles as a team to watch, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

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JJ Redick says Austin Reaves is ‘progressing well’ will return during road trip

Austin Reaves hasn’t played in 2026 due to this Grade 2 calf strain, but that will soon change. Reaves’ four-week absence due to this injury will be up soon, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave a positive update on his guard before the Lakers played the Nuggets on Tuesday.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Did Lakers’ LeBron James just say he wouldn’t play in the NBA All-Star Game ?

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James will not start in the All-Star Game for the first time in 22 years, a move that drew comparisons to 2003, when Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan wasn’t voted a starter.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Lakers star LeBron James traded to Knicks in Bill Simmons’ latest proposal

A hypothetical trade sending Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to the New York Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns was floated this week by Bill Simmons, adding another layer to ongoing speculation surrounding both franchises amid uneven stretches of play.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 21

LeBron James Has ‘Utmost Respect’ For Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the way as the Los Angeles Lakers got their eight-game road trip off to a good start with a victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Report: Jeanie Buss bristled at LeBron James’ power within Lakers

The relationship between Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and LeBron James apparently has been colder than it looked from the outside. Much colder. According to a deep dive from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, Buss privately bristled at what she viewed as James’ outsized ego and the influence he and Klutch Sports wielded inside the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21

Lakers' Buss reportedly wanted to trade James to a West rival

Lakers' Jeanie Buss reportedly wanted to trade LeBron James to a Western Conference rival

Things could've been quite different in Southern California.

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 21

Jeanie Buss’ Sister Janie Pleaded to Not Be Fired By Lakers, Felt Like a Paper Thrown Into the Trash

The Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. A big reason for the ascension to global recognition is thanks to the Buss family. Ever since Jerry Buss acquired the Lakers, they have been the pinnacle of entertainment in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21

Jeanie Buss’ Inner Circle, Including Kurt & Linda Rambis, Received Large Bonuses From Sale

The announcement of the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter came as a surprise to many as it always seemed as if the franchise would be within the Buss family forever.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Why LeBron James offered high praise for Drew Timme following trade to Lakers

Three years removed from his NCAA Tournament heroics, Drew Timme is finally back on the big stage. Following a short stint with the Brooklyn Nets late last season, Timme is making the most of a new opportunity with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Jeanie Buss’ Opinion on Lakers Drafting Bronny James for LeBron James Emerges

The Los Angeles Lakers made NBA history by selecting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 draft, paving the way for the first father-son teammates in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 21

'Should’ve Never Been Born': Jeanie Buss’ Private Remarks to Half Brother Revealed Before $10B Lakers Sale

For Dr. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers were meant to be a lasting family legacy. Instead, that vision slowly fractured the Buss siblings behind the scenes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 21

Cam Reddish To Play In G League

Former NBA lottery pick Cam Reddish is headed to the G League, sources tell Marc Stein of the Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Stein, Reddish has signed a G League contract.

Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton goes full pirate mode after getting poked in eye

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second straight win with an impressive comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets were in control of this game for most of the way, but Los Angeles used a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter to take back the momentum, and ultimately held on for a 115-107 victory.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21

LeBron James Gives Shoutout To Luka Doncic After Being Named All-Star Starter

The Los Angeles Lakers are used to having starters in the NBA All-Star Game and that will be the case once again with Luka Doncic leading all vote-getters.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 21

Nets Stars Emerge as Potential Lakers' Trade Targets

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with the Los Angeles Lakers expected to be one of the more active teams in the league. General manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers' brass have until Feb.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / January 21

Lakers Injury News: Austin Reaves Expected To Return During 8-Game Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers hit a wall to near midway through the 2025-26 season after Austin Reaves was diagnosed with a left calf strain. Reaves re-aggravated his calf after previously missing a few games for it and was given about six weeks to recover before he would be reevaluated.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21