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NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 2
LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Pau Gasol Congratulate Dodgers On World Series Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the job on Saturday night, coming back from behind on the road to beat the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 2
Rui Hachimura Didn’t Know About Austin Reaves Until Crossing Up Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Los Angeles Lakers have been able to manage this season without LeBron James and Luka Doncic in lineup with Austin Reaves stepping up his game to make up for the lack of star power.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 2
JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Have Been Cautious With Adou Thiero’s Rehab
The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft in order to take Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. The hyper-athletic forward was viewed as a potential two-way wing who thrives on the defensive end and has enough tools to work with and develop offensively that could make him a real important piece for this team in the future.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 2
Luka Doncic Expects Lakers Offense To Continue Improving
The Los Angeles Lakers have come out of the gates hot winning four of their first six games despite so many key players like Luka Doncic and LeBron James missing time due to injury.
Austin Reaves News / HITC / November 2
What NBA Teams really think Austin Reaves will be worth in 2026 Free Agency
Austin Reaves has quickly become one of the early stories of the season. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic out, he stepped up and showed he could be the go-to player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 2
Former DPOY Is Glad He Never Faced Prime Michael Jordan: 'A Force That You Could Not Deal With'
Los Angeles Lakers great Michael Cooper was one of the finest defenders of his generation, but he has no problem admitting he is glad he never went up against Michael Jordan at his absolute best.
Austin Reaves News / The SportsRush / November 2
NBA Analyst Confident That Austin Reaves Will Stay a Laker Despite Massive Payday Looming
Austin Reaves found himself in unfamiliar territory as the main man in the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense with both Luka Doncic and LeBron James out with injuries.
NBA News / The SportsRush / November 2
Jaren Jackson Jr and Grizzlies Caught Laughing at Teammate Following Luka Doncic’s Viral Crossover
Luka Doncic is averaging 45.3 points per game this season. Sure, the sample size is three games as he missed a couple due to a finger injury. Nevertheless, it should be noted that starting off the season on such a heater has him in unchartered territory, even for him.
Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / November 1
Lakers Release Injury Report For Heat Clash: Good News Regarding Deandre Ayton
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without the services of at least four players when they take on the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, but Deandre Ayton is unlikely to join that group on the sidelines.
Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 1
Austin Reaves looks set for a massive payday in free agency 
Estimates for Austin Reaves’ next contract continue to rise amidst his scorching-hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season. On Friday, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported that “the belief around the league is that $30 million per year is the absolute baseline” for Reaves when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 1
Luka Doncic running the show for Lakers, as Heat arrive in Los Angeles
With Luka Doncic back in the fold, the Los Angeles Lakers will be out to solve what ails them at home when they host the Miami Heat on Sunday. The Lakers are just 1-2 in home games (4-2 overall) and have yet to see LeBron James (sciatica) play this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 1
Lakers HC JJ Redick Reveals Why Deandre Ayton Sat Out Second Half of Win vs Grizzlies
The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers managed to outlast the similarly shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies in FedEx Forum on Friday, despite losing their new starting center for the entire second half of the game.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / November 1
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Clear Verdict on LeBron James’ Lakers Future Amid Injury Uncertainty
After an offseason filled with speculation about LeBron James’ future, the Los Angeles Lakers began without their biggest star. James remains sidelined with a lingering sciatica injury, raising concerns about his recovery and the team’s title hopes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 1
Marcus Smart Believes Luka Doncic Can Average 40 Points This Season
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the season, scoring at least 40 points in each of his first three games, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to do so.
Gabe Vincent News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 1
Lakers' Gabe Vincent Sends Warning to Opponents Trying to Score on Him
Los Angeles Lakers reserve point guard Gabe Vincent may have missed much of the 4-2 squad's early slate of regular season games, but when he has played he's shown why Lakers team president and general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to splurge on him with a three-year, $33 million free agent contract in the summer of 2023.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 1
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton
Luka is living in Wilt space. Luka Doncic returned from a sprained finger and lower-leg contusion and immediately dropped 44 on Memphis — becoming the only player not named Wilt Chamberlain to open a season with three straight 40-plus games.
LeBron James News / HITC / November 1
Shaquille O’Neal backs LeBron James to make a big impact when he returns for the Lakers
LeBron James has been dealing with sciatica, which has kept him out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first five games. James isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Lakers lineup until mid-November at the earliest.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 31
NBA insider names three superstars who may switch teams
The 2025-26 NBA season is just over a week old, yet things are already starting to get spicy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 31
Pride may keep Mavericks from making the right move with Anthony Davis
The Dallas Mavericks' future looks bright with 18-year-old Cooper Flagg in the fold. It would look a lot brighter if they'd trade their expensive All-Star big man.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / October 31
Austin Reaves boosting value in contract year
The Lakers have held their own in recent days despite missing both LeBron James and Luka Doncic due to injuries. The play of guard Austin Reaves has been a major reason why Los Angeles has put up a 2-1 record without its two superstars — after scoring 51 points in Sacramento on Sunday and pouring in 41 more vs.
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