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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 24

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

In theory, most would expect a team coming off a four-day break to look refreshed and ready to go. In reality, teams don’t quite operate like that. Instead, the Lakers looked like a team trying to find their rhythm throughout much of the game on Sunday in Utah.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Lakers Survive Late Push from Jazz to Win 108-106

In the heart of Salt Lake City, where the mountains stand as silent witnesses to countless basketball battles, the Los Angeles Lakers etched another chapter into their storied rivalry with the Utah Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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LeBron James News / The SportsRush / November 24

LeBron James’ Unique Case for Most Valuable Player of All-Time

LeBron James has reached that stage in his career where he’s at the top of pretty much every list the NBA compiles, and although there are metrics where he’s lagging behind, collectively, all signs point towards the fact that he is indeed the GOAT.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Lakers’ Luka Doncic nutmegs Kevin Love in unreal sequence vs. Jazz

In an odd scheduling quirk, the Los Angeles Lakers had four days off in between games heading into their Sunday night clash against the Utah Jazz. While rest is generally good for NBA teams, this lengthy layoff seemed to sap any sort of rhythm from the Lakers.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 23

Lakers hold off Jazz comeback bid as Luka Doncic scores 33

Luka Doncic scored 33 points while adding 11 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-106 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Sunday night.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 24

Lakers’ JJ Redick Jokes About Chris Paul’s Farewell Season – 'I Hope He Doesn’t Win a Championship'

The 2025-26 NBA season will be the final year for veteran star Chris Paul. The 12-time All-Star announced his retirement on Saturday, that he will end his career with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 23

3 lessons from LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: Stunning 4th quarter collapse shows JJ Redick has work to do

The Los Angeles Lakers survived once again thanks to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as LeBron James continues to find his form. The Los Angeles Lakers picked up yet another win on the road, beating the Utah Jazz to go 12-4 for the NBA season.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 23

Lakers survive late Jazz rally to secure win

After controlling the game for most of the second half, the Lakers survived a frenzied rally from the Jazz late to hold on to a 108-106 win. The Lakers built their biggest lead of the game, 13, in the fourth, but then saw a huge Jazz run in the final seconds trim the deficit down to two.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 23

Lakers Return To Action & Hang On To Beat Jazz

After a rare span on four days off, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Sunday night as they traveled for a rematch with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers beat the Jazz in L.A.

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Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / November 23

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the second half of Sunday night’s game of the Utah Jazz with a right knee contusion. Ayton was dealing with an illness that kept him out of practice earlier in the week but was able to make the trip to Utah and suit up for the Lakers.

Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Bronny James drops honest admission on G League assignment

LOS ANGELES – After a solid run at backup point guard and his first career start, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to assign Bronny James to the G League with South Bay.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23

Lakers, Jazz Announce Starting Lineups for Rematch

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Utah Jazz for the second consecutive time on Sunday, this time on the road. The Lakers last played on Tuesday, a game that marked the return of forward LeBron James, who missed the beginning of the season due to sciatica.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23

NBA Insider Details Lakers’ Key Trade Pieces Ahead of Potential Roster Upgrade

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 season is going better than anyone expected when the team arrived at media day, and superstar LeBron James said he was dealing with sciatica that could have caused him to miss the start of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23

Bronny James Reveals Key Skillset Lakers Want Him to Build in G League

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is now in the G League after initially starting the season on the NBA roster, as the team has gotten healthier. Gabe Vincent and LeBron James, Bronny's father, recently returned to action, resulting in fewer minutes available for the wing positions.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / November 23

Kevin Love Predicts When LeBron James Will Retire

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently reached another milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the first player to appear in 23 different seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 23

JJ Redick Challenging Austin Reaves To Step Up As Leader

Austin Reaves has blossomed into a quality second option for the Los Angeles Lakers and may even be on an All-Star trajectory in his fifth season. With Luka Doncic solidified as the certified No.

Drew Timme News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Lakers reportedly plan to sign former college basketball star Drew Timme

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign free agent big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 21

Jesse Buss says he felt isolated from Lakers before dismissal

Jesse Buss says he’ll always root for the Lakers, but admitted his voice inside the organization had faded long before he was removed from his role as assistant general manager on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 21

Jeanie Buss' brothers getting fired is cutthroat, but predictable

Jeanie Buss' brothers getting fired from Lakers is cutthroat, but entirely predictable

When the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers fired two members of the Buss family Thursday, it wasn't much of a surprise. After all, Joey and Jesse were the only Buss siblings who voted against the $10B sale to Mark Walter back in June.

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