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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers 
There will probably not be a more predictable loss on the Lakers’ schedule this season than Monday’s. After an incredible performance from Austin Reaves on Sunday, LA was running on fumes with two more rotation players added to the injury report.
Austin Reaves News / Total Apex Sports / October 28
Austin Reaves Fights Valiantly, But Los Angeles Lakers Fall to Trail Blazers in Gut-Wrenching 122-108 Loss
The basketball gods can be cruel; Los Angeles Lakers fans know that. One night you’re celebrating with your team, the next you’re watching your season slip away piece by piece.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 28
JJ Redick Provides 'Hopeful' Update On Lakers’ Injury Status Despite Losing Key Veteran For 2-4 Weeks
Before the Lakers lost 108-122 to the Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back, it was confirmed that they are currently heavily depleted and playing without stars earning over $130 million from their $195 million payroll.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / October 28
Blazers overcome Austin Reaves' 41, beat depleted Lakers
Deni Avdija scored 17 of his 25 points in the first half and Jrue Holiday notched 17 of his 24 in the second half as the Portland Trail Blazers recorded a 122-108 victory over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Trail Blazers On Second Night Of Back-To-Back
After an impressive shorthanded win on the road over the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 28
Lakers Threatened To Sue NBA Journalist For Allegedly Defaming Jeanie Buss, LeBron James And The Franchise
Amid all the uncertainty that Russell Westbrook faced this summer, some shocking information came out around the time he was finalizing his veteran deal with the Kings.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Lakers' Gabe Vincent out weeks with ankle injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to be sidelined for approximately two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his left ankle.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Notable update emerges about LeBron James’ recovery
The Los Angeles Lakers may only need to survive for a few more weeks without the services of LeBron James. James, the Lakers superstar, is on track for a return to the lineup in mid-November, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Monday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 28
Why Is Marcus Smart Not Playing Today? Lakers vs Blazers Starting Line-Up With Injury News
The Lakers have officially entered a state of survival mode. For tonight’s game against Portland, Los Angeles will be without seven players, including Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
JJ Redick explains why Austin Reaves belongs in the same LeBron-Luka tier
LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles Lakers prepared to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, much of the chatter pregame was still on Austin Reaves’ incredible performance from the night before when he dropped a career-high 51 points against the Sacramento Kings in a win.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 27
Lakers, Trail Blazers Announce Starting Lineups for Monday Game
The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers are both looking to pull off a win on the second night of a back-to-back, in their 7:30 p.m. PT tilt at Crypto.com Arena in LA.
Austin Reaves News / Hardwood Heroics / October 27
Lakers Center Says Austin Reaves Has Figured Him Out – 'He’s Starting to Have a Feel For My Game'
Austin Reaves has been a major force for the Los Angeles Lakers in the first few games of the 2025-26 NBA season. On Sunday, Reaves erupted for 51 points against the Sacramento Kings.
Paul Pierce News / 5 GOATs / October 27
Paul Pierce facing multiple criminal charges after arrest in Los Angeles
NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce is facing two criminal charges stemming from his arrest earlier this month in Los Angeles, per TMZ Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 27
Austin Reaves Holding 51-Point Performance Over Luka Doncic’s Head
There are some who questioned whether the backcourt combination of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is one that can work long-term, especially defensively.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 27
NBA Journalist Issues Statement After Lakers Send Legal Notice for Spilling Franchise Secrets
An NBA journalist has publicly responded after the Los Angeles Lakers organization threatened legal action to prevent the release of his new book detailing the inner workings of the franchise during the LeBron James era, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the writer and the team’s legal team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 27
Deandre Ayton Believes Austin Reaves Is Starting Figure Out His Game
Austin Reaves is, rightfully, getting all of the attention following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings. But lost in Reaves’ career-high 51 points and a near triple-double was center Deandre Ayton’s best performance with the Lakers so far.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 27
Four Takeaways As Lakers Endure Rollercoaster Opening Week
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ opening week of their 79th season has been nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. A humbling defeat to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on opening night set an uneasy tone.
Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / October 27
Austin Reaves’ strong play a double-edged sword for Lakers
Reaves strong play is a boost for the Lakers, but could cause problems down the road.
Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / October 27
Deandre Ayton needed Lakers teammates to troll him to fire him up
Deandre Ayton was widely criticized for his underwhelming performances in the first two games of the new Los Angeles Lakers season. All that changed Sunday.
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