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Darvin Ham says he ‘navigated’ LA Lakers job well, but he failed for one reason

Darvin Ham’s two-season tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach saw some success. In Darvin Ham’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23, the team got off to a 2-10 start.

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What Luka Doncic is not doing ‘half as much’ is making him more ‘fun to watch’

Luka Doncic has played just five games this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his production over these games has been magnificent, averaging 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Out, Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing guard Austin Reaves (right groin strain) as out for the team’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night while Maxi Kleber (abdominal muscle strain) has been upgraded to questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 7

Paul Pierce says LeBron James could do LA Lakers a big favor with Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a stellar 7-2 start to begin the season. The Los Angeles Lakers knocked off the San Antonio Spurs in their latest win without LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

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Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7

Lakers Receive Major Update on Austin Reaves’ Value in Free Agency

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers received a massive update on the projected free agent value of Austin Reaves. On a recent episode of The Ringer's The Zach Lowe Show, The Athletic's Lakers beat reporter Dan Woike informed host Zach Lowe that Reaves was already in line for a major raise.

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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.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7

JJ Redick praised Luka Dončić’s resilience, leadership against Spurs

From the moment the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić, this franchise became his. However, it was challenging to establish that, given that he was acquired right in the middle of the NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Luka Doncic: Marcus Smart Does Some Things Defensively ‘I’ve Never Seen In My Life’

The Los Angeles Lakers have to be pleased with the way Marcus Smart has quickly integrated himself with the team despite missing time in training camp and preseason.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Lakers rumors: Could LA reunite Luka Doncic with former Mavericks teammate?

The Los Angeles Lakers could look to reunite Luka Doncic with one of his former Dallas Mavericks teammates before the trade deadline. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, center Daniel Gafford — a key contributor to the Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals run — has drawn interest from the Lakers as a potential midseason trade target.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

JJ Redick ‘Not Surprised’ By Strong Play Of Jake LaRavia

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia in free agency, the move wasn’t widely discussed given his relative anonymity to the common NBA fan. LaRavia split the 2024-25 season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, but ultimately signed with the Lakers in free agency when the latter decided not to keep him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7

Lakers Urged to Keep First-Round Pick Instead of Trading It

Even without LeBron James available at all, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a stellar season start. More news: Is Austin Reaves Pricing Himself Out of a Return to the Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

JJ Redick Believes Rui Hachimura Made ‘Two Biggest Plays’ Against Spurs

With LeBron James still sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Rui Hachimura has been afforded more opportunities to shine offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers, Hachimura is one of several returners for the 2025-26 season and so far has performed admirably in James’ absence.

Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7

Marcus Smart is exactly the player the Lakers need

There are just under five minutes left in the first half and the Lakers are trailing the Wolves by five points. Their defense is a bit scrambled and Austin Reaves is isolated against Julius Randle above the break, shaded towards the left side of the floor.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Rob Pelinka Has Been Consulting With Dodgers Executive Andrew Friedman

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have long been linked as the two most popular franchises in Southern California. Lakers legend Magic Johnson becoming

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Damon Jones pleads not guilty after allegedly providing injury info on LeBron James, Anthony Davis in illegal poker games

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was implicated in the FBI investigation into illegal gambling involving NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was accused of providing injury information on Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praises Luka Doncic’s Defense

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the 2025-26 season, leading the team to a 7-2 record. Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers’ most recent win, a thrilling comeback against the San Antonio Spurs where he dropped a near triple-double while scoring 35 points.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praise Luka Doncic’s Defense

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 7

Do The Lakers Need LeBron James Back? Former NBA Champions Give Their Two Cents

With every passing win in the Lakers’ record, the newly brewing question in everyone’s mind is whether they still need LeBron James to succeed. The 40-year-old veteran superstar has been sidelined until the middle of November due to right sciatica nerve issues.

Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / November 7

Deandre Ayton Gets Real On Lakers Culture

Deandre Ayton likes what he’s seeing in Los Angeles. After a strong start to the season, the Lakers’ big man credited the team’s chemistry and mindset for how well things are coming together, even with injuries keeping key players out of the lineup.

Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Jaxson Hayes’ forgotten skill he hopes to bring to Lakers

LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-120 win against the Miami Heat last Sunday, Jaxson Hayes hit his first three-point shot of the season, off his only attempt thus far.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a savage (and funny) shot at LeBron James

LeBron James is catching an unexpected stray this week from CR7.

Lakers slow down, foul out Victor Wembanyama in gritty win

20 pro sports teams that could use a new stadium

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, JJ Redick get honest on Luka Doncic’s defense

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand.

Christian Wood News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion

Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home.

Ex-NBA guard Damon Jones pleads not guilty in federal gambling case

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Already Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams Ahead of Potential Free Agency

Lakers guard Austin Reaves has potentially made a lot of money in the absence of LeBron James — and for three games, Luca Doncic. Reaves is averaging 31.1 points per game, the fourth-most in the NBA this season.