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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 16
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hornets 
The Lakers have suffered this specific type of loss a half-dozen times at this point in the season. A team with athletic wings and some outside shooting torches them defensively and the team can’t keep up on the other end, resulting in a blowout loss.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 16
Lakers routed by Hornets in another embarrassing loss
For the second time this week, the Lakers put up an embarrassing performance as they were run off the floor by the Hornets on Thursday, 135-117. The Lakers led by as many as 13 points in the first quarter and held a nine-point advantage heading into the second period.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 16
JJ Redick to Release Unused Weapon for Lakers After Concerning Jaxon Hayes Update Against Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Charlotte Hornets tonight, significantly shorthanded. Apart from starting shooting guard Austin Reaves and rookie forward Adou Thiero, now, yet another key piece in Jaxson Hayes has gone down.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Report: Lakers have mutual interest with a top defender
The Los Angeles Lakers’ long defensive nightmare may soon be over. The Lakers share mutual interest with New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones on the trade market, Yahoo!
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 15
Lakers Trade Rumors Heating Up With the Team's Intentions Starting to Leak
The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with teams having until Feb. 5 to make deals to improve their rosters for the final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 15
Insider Reveals Lakers’ Latest Trade Chips Ahead of 2026 Deadline
As the Lakers look to add a 3-and-D wing before the trade deadline, new reporting has outlined exactly how they could get there. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo!
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 15
Edwin’s Journal: Turning small improvements into big wins
This week has been a busy one for the Lakers. They played three games in five days, including a back-to-back, and had to manage injuries, travel and old age, yet still came out with a 2-1 record.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 15
Lakers' Potential Jonathan Kuminga Offer Makes Warriors Trade a No-Brainer
Whenever an NBA franchise loses leverage in trade negotiations, the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of landing that player immediately increase. Rob Pelinka and Co.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 15
LeBron James Quotes Jay-Z When Explaining Why He Still Cares So Much Late In Career
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now 41 years old and in his 23rd NBA season, the first person in league history to ever suit up this many years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 15
Rich Paul’s Austin Reaves trade idea isn’t as crazy as it might seem
Rich Paul’s ongoing vendetta against Austin Reaves took yet another recent turn. In the latest episode of the “Game Over” podcast, the Klutch Sports CEO suggested that the Lakers should be open to trading Reaves for Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 15
Looking To Trade 2032 First-Round Pick For Package Of Multiple Firsts
The 2026 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner and it has become clear that the Los Angeles Lakers need to make moves to upgrade their roster if they want to compete for a championship.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 15
Shaquille O’Neal Admits Suffering $13 Million Loss With Lakers in Latest Confession
Being a player in the NBA is a gateway to fame. For a lot of stars, the league is also a passage to end financial struggles. However, everything comes with a cost.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 15
Lakers have found their fifth starter
Down two at home with just over seven minutes remaining against Memphis — a game the Lakers can’t afford to lose — LeBron James comes off a high ball screen and whips his patented skip pass to the weak side corner. The player usually in that position is reliable shooter Rui Hachimura.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 15
LeBron James Outlines Preparation For His First Back-To-Back Of Season
Coming into the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks, both LeBron James and Luka Doncic were being listed as questionable. It would have been fair for anyone to assume that James would be sitting out as he had yet to play both legs of a back-to-back this season.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Reggie Miller names LeBron James’ potential next team after the Lakers
LeBron James is in his 23rd season in the NBA, and with the way he’s playing, a 24th year in the league still seems very likely for the future Basketball Hall of Famer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 15
LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul's incendiary comments
James addressed a series of recent controversial comments from his agent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 15
Lakers Should Seriously Consider Trading Luka Doncic, Says Max Kellerman
It’s almost been a year since Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade that shook the NBA to its very core. Has he been putting up the numbers since then?
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 14
Rich Paul is right about Lakers' Austin Reaves
LeBron James had to walk back comments that his agent made about the Los Angeles Lakers trading his longest-tenured teammate. Still, Rich Paul may be right about the future of Austin Reaves in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 14
Carmelo Anthony Shares Sharp Call-Out of JJ Redick for Handling of Luka Doncic
Carmelo Anthony doesn't see this current Los Angeles Lakers roster setup as being conducive to success. Melo believes JJ Redick can't risk the team's chemistry and get on Luka Doncic for not doing the little things on defense because of his scoring.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / January 14
Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Speaks On Playing Through Groin Soreness Against Hawks
The Lakers bulldozed the Hawks tonight in a 141-116 blowout win in Los Angeles. Luka Doncic, who was initially listed as questionable for this game, ended up playing tonight as well.
Rui Hachimura News / Hoops Wire / January 14
Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13
Why this former first-round pick could help the Lakers on both ends
If the Lakers want to build toward a deep playoff run, they'll need to find reliable shooters. While they're expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it seems that the Purple and Gold will look in their backyard first for a potential solution.
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