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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 3
JJ Redick: LeBron James Was ‘Phenomenal’ In Lakers Win Over Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column on Friday night with a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. L.A. got the win despite missing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent, with head coach JJ Redick turning to Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes for more expanded roles.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 3
LeBron James Issues 1-Word Statement After Breaking Lakers Legend’s 38-YO NBA Record
Sciatica had sidelined LeBron James at the beginning of the 2025-26 regular season. For most naysayers, that absence became a playground for criticisms and calls for retirement.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3
Lakers coach JJ Redick explains Jaxson Hayes-Deandre Ayton decision with only 4 words
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick offered a concise explanation for his late-game lineup decision following Friday night’s 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, choosing Jaxson Hayes over Deandre Ayton to close the contest.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / January 3
Jake LaRavia Continuing To Trust Jump Shot Despite Struggles
Jake LaRavia got off to a start start in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, establishing himself as a solid two-way wing off the bench. It didn’t take long for head coach JJ Redick to trust LaRavia on both ends of the floor as he was often a staple of lineups alongside the stars and held up well guarding scoring wings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 3
How LeBron James saved Carmelo Anthony from drowning during family vacation
Carmelo Anthony revealed that LeBron James once saved his life after he was caught in a strong ocean current during a trip to the Bahamas with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 3
Skip Bayless Suggests Luka Doncic Doesn’t Deserve MVP After LeBron James’ Dominant Performance
While nobody had dared say it out loud, LeBron James had pretty much been counted out by many fans and analysts this season. For the first time in his career, his contract situation was shrouded in mystery.
Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / January 3
Gabe Vincent To Practice On Saturday & Potentially Return On Upcoming Road Trip
The Los Angeles Lakers have been banged up the past few weeks as several rotation players like Gabe Vincent have been sidelined due to injuries. Vincent has missed time recently due to a lower back injury, though he also suffered an ankle injury earlier in the 2025-26 season that also forced him out of the lineup as well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 3
LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Jake LaRavia Lead Way Against Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers have started to fall back down to Earth in recent weeks as matchups against playoff-bound teams have given them trouble. Fortunately, the Lakers had a great opportunity to bounce back as they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies to kick off 2026.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 3
Lakers Broadcasters Make Jaw-Dropping Comment on Grizzlies Big Man’s Missed Shot
The LA Lakers play-by-play voice, Bill Macdonald, and analyst Stu Lantz are usually calm and fair, quick to praise opponents and criticize the Lakers when needed.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 3
JJ Redick facing LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves ‘challenge’ for one reason
JJ Redick finally addressed the challenge of coaching LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves on the LA Lakers. JJ Redick has openly acknowledged what many have wondered: managing a team built around LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves is not difficult because of the immense talent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 3
LeBron James’ 3-Word Message to Injured Luka Doncic Shuts Down Major Lakers Narrative
The Los Angeles Lakers caught a break tonight, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, and it was a feel-good victory all around for a team that has struggled recently.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 3
LeBron James Makes His Needs Clear To Jarred Vanderbilt Amid Injury Woes
Praise for Jarred Vanderbilt in LakeShow is usually in short supply. In his seventh season, fans are yet to see definitive improvement from him. Some even question why JJ Redick puts him in the rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough. Los Angeles opened the new year with a 128-121 home win over the short-handed Grizzlies, improving to 21-11 in a game that felt far more unstable than the final score suggests.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / January 3
Luka Doncic, LeBron James carry Lakers in win vs. Grizzlies
Luka Doncic scored 34 points with eight assists and LeBron James added 31 points with nine rebounds as the host Los Angeles Lakers finished off a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Decision After Playing 12 Minutes in Last 3 Games
After a considerably noteworthy rookie campaign, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Dalton Knecht saw his role in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation decrease this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
Lakers’ unexpected leader emerges amid fluctuating role
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have battled a wave of injury issues through the first couple of months of the regular season, resulting in fluctuating roles for some of the players on the roster.
Adou Thiero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
How Adou Thiero is adjusting to Lakers rookie season
The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 NBA Draft without a first-round pick, but by the end of the night, they felt like they had a first-round talent on their hands.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Lakers' Adou Thiero to be reevaluated in four weeks for MCL sprain
The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Thiero, who may have been able to increase his role with the short-handed Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1
NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller calls out Lakers star Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic can do a lot of things on the basketball court at a high level, but defense remains a vulnerable aspect of his game.
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