Rui Hachimura and other role players on the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an intriguing position. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves commanding the offense, the others have to fit in wherever they get in.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spent two-and-a-half years playing alongside former teammate Anthony Davis, but on Friday, they were on opposite teams.
After LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup, it looks like a seamless fit. They are on fire, so adding James to the current roster further boosts their chances of reaching the NBA Finals, but Udonis Haslem disagrees.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play Sunday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team initially listed James as questionable for management of a right-foot injury, then downgraded him to out for the game.
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Austin Reaves has remained an excellent player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 NBA season. Even after LeBron James’ return, Reaves’ production has not dropped, which is a testament to JJ Redick’s system and Reaves’ hard work behind the scenes.
Sporting a 14-4 record and occupying the Western Conference's No. 2 seed, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to probably the best 2025-26 season start by record they could reasonably expect.
Bronny James is in his second NBA season, seeing an increase in opportunity — and confidence — after being taken by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management) has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Former Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Larry Nance Jr. is one of the few people that gets to say he played alongside both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in his NBA career.
Friday night was an emotional one as Anthony Davis returned to Crypto.com Arena as a member of the Dallas Mavericks to face his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
There were a lot of question marks surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers going into this season with one of the being the center position after adding Deandre Ayton.
Anthony Davis faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night for the first time since being traded in February, making his on-court return after missing 14 games with a left calf strain.
After an undefeated run in NBA Cup group play, the Los Angeles Lakers are out to continue their success with a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
LeBron James is now in his 23rd NBA season, a milestone no other player in league history has reached, and another reminder of his unparalleled longevity.
Lakers Luka Doncic saw the Mavericks again Friday night, and this time it felt more like a business trip than a reunion. As Dan Woike of The Athletic wrote, the shock of last season’s blockbuster has faded.
Being a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for over 30 years, Gary Vitti has some amazing stories to share, and recently, he spoke about Pau Gasol, a perhaps underrated Purple and Gold icon, who was Kobe Bryant’s trusted deputy in the Mamba’s later years.
The Lakers released their latest injury report for Sunday’s matchup with the Pelicans, and once again their availability hinges on two key names. LeBron James (left foot injury management) is listed as questionable, while Marcus Smart (back spasms) is doubtful.
The 14-4 Los Angeles Lakers will face the 13-5 San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Dec. 10, during the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The game will start at 7:00 p.m.
As the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, 129-119, it was led by a great performance from guard Austin Reaves, who scored a game-high 38 points.
There was a different energy inside Crypto.com Arena last night. It was the first “Davis Reunion Game,” with Anthony Davis facing his former team, the LA Lakers.
The Lakers star says his teammate’s breakout performances have simply become the norm. Austin Reaves has evolved into a true No. 2 option for the Los Angeles Lakers, a development few predicted at the start of the 2025–26 season.
The NBA has heeded the complaints of Luka Doncic and others. Technicians from the NBA’s court vendor have deemed that the Lakers’ playing court for NBA Cup games is unplayable, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Friday.