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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Luka Doncic Creates Lakers History That Even Kobe Bryant, Shaq Never Had
A feat that hasn’t been repeated in Los Angeles for seven decades. Something that Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, or Kobe Bryant didn’t accomplish.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 27
JJ Redick Admits Coaching Luka Doncic Can Be Frustrating, Have To 'Live With' His Creativity
It’s a privilege to have generational talents in a team, especially for its head coach. But at times, it is the coaches who have to adapt to the star’s style of play and that’s exactly what JJ Redick is going through in charge of the Los Angeles Lakers with Luka Doncic as the main man.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 27
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Bulls 
Ironically, on a night when the Bulls seemingly could not miss from three, the Lakers had one of their best defensive performances of the season. The box score does not bear it out too much, but that felt as locked in as the team has been defensively in some time.
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
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.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / January 27
Lakers Blow Past Bulls 129-118 As Luka Doncic Has Epic Scoring Night; 5 Key Takeaways
Luka Doncic didn’t just have a big night; he put on a full-blown scoring clinic. Behind his electric shot-making and all-around control, the Lakers rolled past the Bulls 129-118, leading for nearly the entire game and lighting up the scoreboard at 56% shooting.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 27
LeBron James Receives Face-Saving Backing as Accusations Mount Over NBA All-Star Decline
For the first time in two decades, LeBron James’ All-Star streak is in jeopardy, and he seems unfazed. Others, however, are not—they either want him in the All-Star lineup or blame him for the event’s declining appeal.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 26
Lakers Trade Rumors Involving Jonathan Kuminga Take a Drastic Turn
The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away, with a lot brewing around the league about potential deals and which notable players could be playing in a different uniform after Feb.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 27
Luka Doncic Speaks On Austin Reaves’ Imminent Injury Return And Rui Hachimura’s Sharpshooting
Luka Doncic dropped a 46-point masterclass on the Bulls to earn the Lakers a 129-118 win at the United Center in Chicago. He also had 11 assists and seven rebounds to go with those points, while shooting extremely efficiently (15-25, 60.0 FG%) from the floor and also from beyond the arc (8-14, 57.1 3P%).
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Luka Doncic joins Elgin Baylor in elite Lakers club with eye-popping stat line vs. Bulls
Luka Doncic is an absurd talent. We all knew that the Los Angeles Lakers star is a one-of-a-kind talent, an offensive juggernaut capable of incredible feats every game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Cameras Catch Heated LeBron James Moment on Lakers Bench That Instantly Backfires
The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Chicago Bulls on the latest stop of their lengthy road trip tonight, managing to escape with a 129-118 win behind a 46-point masterclass from Luka Doncic and solid execution down the stretch.
Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes pulls off wild in-game Eastbay dunk vs. Bulls
Once in a while, Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will pull off a jaw-dropping highlight, reminding fans that he is one of the most effortlessly athletic players in the NBA.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 26
Lakers Coach JJ Redick Shares Unexpected Stance on NBA GOAT Debate
The GOAT debate in the NBA and in any professional sports is ongoing, as narratives change almost daily, with iconic players rising and falling in fans' and media rankings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 26
Lakers still have plenty to figure out in search of real identity
We can safely say that while the Lakers are winning games, they still look far from true title contenders. Record aside, the profile is shaky, writes Khobi Price of the California Post.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 26
Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 25, the NBA announced.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 26
‘Next Year Is the Farewell Tour’: LeBron James Predicted to Announce Retirement
LeBron James’ final chapter with Los Angeles Lakers may be closer than fans expect, based on assumptions from former Lakers guard Lou Williams. Retirement chatter followed James all offseason after the Lakers ended the 2024-25 season with a 50–32 record, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 26
Insider On Lakers’ Center Pursuits: ‘Big Men Will Do Backflips’
With the Lakers still in need of 3-and-D wings, reports mention the center position as a second priority for the purple and gold. Despite the narrative that “no one wants to play for the Lakers,” one insider has run to the contrary, offering some hope ahead of the deadline.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 26
Rui Hachimura Willing To Come Off Bench
For most of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura has been entrenched as a starter. Hachimura’s game has grown exponentially in this time as well as he has become the team’s most consistent 3-point shooter while greatly improving his rebounding and defensive effort.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26
Lakers among three teams interested in Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga
It sounds as though there are several teams looming as the Kuminga saga continues to play out in northern California.
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