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Luka Doncic makes emotional claim ahead of Lakers-Mavericks game that Anthony Davis dismissed

The Los Angeles Lakers are all set to take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA preseason. The Los Angeles Lakers fell to a 1-3 record in the NBA preseason as Jordan Goodwin led the Phoenix Suns to a dominant win.

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JJ Redick says Lakers weren’t ‘consistent’ in loss against Suns

It was a tale of two halves for the Lakers in their loss against the Suns. During the first half, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves were utterly dominant. They had a combined 40 points, and the Lakers were in control up by 10 entering the third quarter.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

JJ Redick makes his feelings clear on Jordan Goodwin after Suns star haunts LA Lakers

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin dominated in the preseason matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have made a plethora of changes to their roster this offseason, including parting ways with Jordan Goodwin.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 15

Lakers Notes: Ominous LeBron James Injury Update, LA Turned Down by Free Agent, LeBron Trade Demand?

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is out for weeks with a sciatica nerve injury on his right side, which will cause him to miss the season opener and an unknown amount of time afterward.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Bill Simmons News / The SportsRush / October 15

'Don’t Think They Care About This Year': Bill Simmons’ Reasons for Picking Lakers to Win Less Than 47 Games This Year

With the 2025-26 NBA season fast approaching, the LA Lakers fans had every right to be delighted. Their summer, after all, had gone according to plan. The Lakers signed Deandre Ayton.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / October 15

Adou Thiero To Be Re-Evaluated In 2-3 Weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers announced rookie forward Adou Thiero is experiencing improvement in his knee swelling, which has allowed him to progress in his on-court activity.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

JJ Redick takes dig at Marcus Smart over his 0 point LA Lakers preseason debut

It’s been a challenging preseason for JJ Redick and the LA Lakers. They haven’t been able to paint a clear picture of their roster for the upcoming season, with key players coming in and out of the lineup over their four games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 15

Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Shine Against Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first win of preseason when they took down the Golden State Warriors in their rematch. Heading into a rare back-to-back preseason set, the Lakers had a chance to exact more revenge this preseason as they took on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Luka Doncic Had Something to Say Ahead of Lakers-Mavs Game

Luka Doncic made preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers with 25 points but lost to Suns, 113-104 Doncic was traded from Mavericks to Lakers in a blockbuster

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / October 15

LeBron James Reveals The Most Egregious Travel He’s Gotten Away With: 'The Basketball Gods Was Not On My Side'

The 2025-26 NBA season will be LeBron James‘ 23rd in the league, and he has gotten his fair share of lucky breaks over the years. Most commonly, James has gotten away with traveling often in his career, and Steve Nash once asked him what the most egregious one of the lot was on the Mind the Game podcast.

Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Lakers center Deandre Ayton’s stats vs. Suns will have haters backing off

The Los Angeles Lakers had a pressing need for a new starting center after they ended the 2024-25 campaign with such a thin frontcourt as they found themselves decimated by the Minnesota Timberwolves on the glass in the first round of the playoffs.

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The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 15

Lakers are predicted to be mediocre by analytical models

Veteran star LeBron James has yet to be cleared for full-contact practice ahead of the start of the season.

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 15

JJ Redick Gets Real On 'Frustrating' Suns Loss Despite Luka Doncic’s ‘Exciting’ Preseason Debut

JJ Redick was livid after the Lakers lost to the Suns for the second time in this preseason. Despite Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves’ stellar offensive performances, the legendary franchise was unable to secure the win in the second half.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 15

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns

Bad news first. The Lakers gave up a 15-point lead and lost to the Suns 113-104 in preseason play. To lose when Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 50 points and the Suns played none of their rotation guys since they just returned from China is not good.