The Los Angeles Lakers ended their preseason run with a loss, as they bowed to the Sacramento Kings 117-116, despite another strong effort from superstar guard Luka Doncic.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton this offseason to bolster their frontcourt depth, but not many are sold on the idea that the former No. 1 overall pick is the long-term solution at the center position.
LOS ANGELES – After five preseason games where they often played with various key rotation players out, on Friday, the Lakers finally had a game they took seriously.
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have thrilled in their final preseason matchup against the Sacramento Kings, keeping the game close late into the fourth quarter.
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.
Los Angeles played well for most of the game, but still lost to the Kings 117-116 in preseason play. Luka Dončić ended with 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists.
The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night in what was their final of six preseason games. Players have been
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Kings in the final preseason game before opening the season against the Warriors. Coach JJ Redick announces Friday's starters will also start on opening night.
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves is entering the fifth season of his NBA career. It's been quite the ride for Reaves, as he went undrafted in
Without a doubt, the biggest story this NBA season — at least pertaining to what goes on off the court — will be whether or not it's Lakers star forward LeBron James' last lap around the block.
The story has been the same for Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for nearly the entire time he’s been with the franchise. When healthy, he is an extremely impactful defensive player that can guard multiple positions and can even be assigned opposing team’s best players.
This preseason has been less than ideal for the Los Angeles Lakers as a number of key players have been in and out of the lineup due to injury. Considering the Lakers added some new pieces this offseason, they are in the process of building chemistry and a lack of games reps has hindered that process.
Gabe Vincent has been a standout for the Los Angeles Lakers through the first five games of the 2025-26 preseason. He has played in three of L.A.’s games thus far and is averaging 17 points per game on 50% from beyond the arc, 11-for-22.
Former NBA star and Hall of Famer Steve Nash expressed doubts about how effectively Deandre Ayton will mesh with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2025-26 regular season next week.
Austin Reaves has become one of the more impactful players on the Los Angeles Lakers in recent seasons. Rumors about the next contract Reaves will receive have swirled — but it remains to be seen which team that contract will be with.
Lakers star Luka Doncic's gravitational pull extends beyond the basketball court, where defenders rush in hordes to try and stop him. Even his teammates are drawn to his greatness.