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Lakers Big Man Predicted to Earn Massive Raise in Free Agency Next Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers landed free agent Deandre Ayton for a price that is likely to be considered a steal by the 2025-26 season's end. The Lakers signed Ayton at a low point in his career following a disappointing stint in Portland.

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The Nike Kobe 9 Low 'China' Returns After 11 Years This Week

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has a legacy that transcends basketball and inspires athletes all over the globe. The NBA legend visited China many times during his summers, which led to an unbreakable bond.

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How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 16

Adou Thiero explains how Bronny James helped him score his first points with LA Lakers

Bronny James experienced his first start of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny James appeared in the starting lineup for the first time during the LA Lakers’ dominant 119-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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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 / Lakers Nation / November 16

JJ Redick Quotes Jay-Z After Lakers Win Over Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a roller coaster of a road trip as they started off 1-2 with disappointing blowout losses to the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 16

Extension-Eligible Lakers Star Making Most of Contract Year

Austin Reaves isn't the only young member on the Los Angeles Lakers who is playing his way into a lucrative contract next offseason. Lakers power forward Rui Hachimura has been active for all 12 of the Lakers' games this season, averaging 16 points and 3.8 rebounds while playing over 34 minutes per game.

Adou Thiero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 16

Lakers’ Adou Thiero reacts to Giannis making sure he got his game ball after ref controversy

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks, pushing their record on the young 2025-26 NBA season to an impressive 10-4 in the process.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / November 16

LeBron James set to practice with Lakers ahead of season debut

LeBron James is set to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, marking the first time he will join the team on the court since being sidelined in the preseason with sciatica, multiple outlets reported Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 16

Lakers receive excellent news on LeBron James amid hot start

This is massive news for the red-hot Lakers.

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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / November 16

LeBron James Will Be Full Participant In Monday’s Practice

The Los Angeles Lakers have managed to get off to a 10-4 start to the season despite superstar LeBron James not yet suiting up. James has been dealing with sciatica on his right side that caused him to miss Opening Night for the first time in his career.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / November 16

LeBron James could make Lakers season debut this week

The Lakers have been doing just fine without LeBron James. They want him back anyway. And the good news is he appears to be close. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James could make his season debut as soon as Tuesday, when the Lakers host the Jazz.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 16

Luka Doncic: Bucks Win Says A Lot About Lakers As Group

The Los Angeles Lakers had every excuse to drop their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. They were in the final night of a long five-game road trip and also in the second of a back-to-back after beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / November 16

Watch: Deandre Ayton Excited About Lakers’ 10-4 Start

When Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, a lot of people questioned his fit with the organization as they are looking to get back into championship contention but he wore out his welcome with his first two teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 16

Watch: Adou Thiero Gets Game Ball From NBA Debut Thanks To Teammates & Giannis Antetokounmpo

After months of anticipation, the Los Angeles Lakers and its fans finally got to see rookie Adou Thiero make his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Luka Doncic News / Total Apex Sports / November 16

Doncic Dominates as Los Angeles Lakers Demolish Bucks in Statement Win 119-95

The air in Milwaukee was thick with anticipation, but it was the visiting Los Angeles Lakers who brought the storm. In a game that felt more like a coronation than a regular-season matchup, Luka Doncic orchestrated a masterclass, dropping 41 points to lead the Lakers to a resounding 119-95 victory over the Bucks.