It was the blistering stare that started it all. LeBron James shot Deandre Ayton the coldest stare during the game in Sacramento yesterday. Right after he was taking responsibility for the big guy’s lack of touches.
The Los Angeles Lakers quietly made a roster move today that could signal more than just a temporary adjustment. Signing a player during the day rarely makes headlines, but it can often provide insight into how the team is addressing depth and performance issues.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that both Luka Doncic (left groin soreness) and LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) are available on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks after originally being listed as questionable while center Jaxson Hayes (left hamstring soreness) is out.
After a hot start to the 2025–26 season, the Lakers appear to be skidding, having lost three straight games. Defensive lapses, uneven scoring, and poor late game execution have all contributed to the slump, and if the Lakers truly want to compete for a championship, difficult decisions will have to be made.
On December 28, a scuffle broke out between Luka Doncic and Dennis Schroder during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. After the match, Schroder sought out Doncic, attempting to strike him.
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
In the firestorm surrounding Rich Paul’s comments on a potential Austin Reaves trade, the superstar agent has found vocal support from an unexpected place — a former Los Angeles Laker stepping in to defend both the message and the messenger.
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games.
If the Lakers want to build toward a deep playoff run, they'll need to find reliable shooters. While they're expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it seems that the Purple and Gold will look in their backyard first for a potential solution.
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled over the past week, dropping three consecutive games as they continue to slide in the Western Conference standings.
With Rui Hachimura off the injury report ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Kings, it was expected that he would play in Sacramento. Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during practice that Hachimura would be on a minutes restriction.
There are a number of Los Angeles Lakers legends populating the top of the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Of course, current Lakers superstar LeBron James is at the top of the list with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal are also in the top 10.
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again circling the trade market, but this time the conversations feel more calculated than chaotic. With the deadline approaching and wing help still a priority, a familiar power broker has entered the picture.
In honor of becoming the first player ever to play in 23 NBA seasons, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is sporting a special edition patch on his jersey.
Another week closer to the trade deadline, another rumor involving the Los Angeles Lakers. As the purple and gold continue their quest for a “two-way wing with size,” two more names have popped up for consideration.
JJ Redick’s squad could use some improvements at the point of attack, with the team’s defensive miscues as the most significant talking point of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three straight games and their latest one might be their worst all season as they were blown out by the Sacramento Kings on the road.
JJ Redick removed Rui Hachimura from the Lakers’ injury report for tonight, headed into the 112-124 loss against the Kings in Sacramento. Coming off a right calf strain that kept him sidelined over seven games, Rui Hachimura was expecting to play tonight.
The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Sacramento knowing this was the kind of game contenders are supposed to bank. The Kings entered the night buried near the bottom of the standings, short-handed, and without the defensive profile to slow down elite shot creators.
Every NBA season hits that inevitable mid-winter grind. For the Los Angeles Lakers, that grind is here, and it’s looking particularly punishing this January.
The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.