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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 5
Can the Lakers afford to wait to make a trade? 
In the days leading up to training camp, the general feeling among Lakers fans was that this season would be a transition year. At the same time as they said goodbye to the LeBron James era, the franchise would be walking into the Luka Dončić era.
Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / January 5
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 5
Lakers searching trade market for two-way wings, waiting for ‘real needle-mover’
The Lakers’ last month of games has revealed the clear gap between them and the top teams in the NBA. While they continue to beat the teams they should, as evidenced by their back-to-back wins over the Grizzlies over the weekend.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5
Lakers’ LeBron James matches Magic Johnson in NBA history — here’s how he did it
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in two days, following a 120-114 win, where he matched Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson’s impressive assists-to-turnover ratio.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / January 5
Jake LaRavia Gaining Confidence Through Trust From Team
Jake LaRavia did not have a good month of December when it came to shooting the ball. The Los Angeles Lakers forward shot 41.0% from the field and 25.7% from 3-point range over 12 games, to go along with a minus-57 and 14 turnovers compared with 21 assists.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 5
LeBron James Believes Being ‘Complete’ Player Has Helped Him Stay Effective
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is rounding into form as he gets his legs under him. He missed all of training camp, the preseason and the first month of the regular season, and it showed when he returned to the lineup.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / January 5
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton On Lack Of Touches: ‘Bigs Can’t Feed Themselves’
One of the news stories surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this week has been head coach JJ Redick saying that Deandre Ayton has expressed some frustration with a lack of touches.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 5
Rui Hachimura Won’t Play On Upcoming Road Trip
Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers lineup since Dec. 28, missing the team’s last three games due to a calf injury. The team is 2-1 in his absence, losing to the Detroit Pistons in blowout fashion before taking two in a row against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA News / The SportsRush / January 5
Paul Pierce Says Lakers’ New Ownership Should ‘Reevaluate the Front Office’ Amid Dillon Brooks Trade Buzz
The Lakers are 22-11 so far this year. That’s a very respectable record, and right now it’s good for third in the West, but anyone that’s watched at least a few Lakers games could probably tell you, as currently constructed, this doesn’t seem like a championship-caliber team.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / January 5
DeMarcus Cousins Calls for Lakers to Trade Austin Reaves to Suns for 'Culture Changer'
It has been an interesting season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers despite them sitting third in the Western Conference standings with a 22-11 record.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5
The ‘180 change’ LeBron James, LA made vs. Grizzlies after another JJ Redick callout
On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, but it wasn’t easy. Head coach JJ Reddick is noticing struggles with the Lakers’ offense.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 5
Only Willing To Sacrifice Financial Flexibility At Trade Deadine For ‘Needle-Mover’
The NBA trade deadline is around a month away and the Los Angeles Lakers have some clear needs to address if they want to compete for a championship. Even though they sit at 22-11, their record has been a bit of fool’s gold as they have struggled against good teams, particularly on the defensive end of the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 5
Lakers Want To Acquire Two-Way Wing, But Two Factors Work Against Potential Trade
The NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline is a month away now, and the Los Angeles Lakers certainly need to make a move or two if they are to become serious title contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 5
'Can’t Afford To': LeBron James Explains How Low Usage Next to Luka Doncic Has Reduced His Turnovers
There aren’t many things in basketball more frustrating for a team than turning the ball over. For teams that have made a habit of giving the ball away too often, it’s important to re-tune their game in a way that reduces those mistakes.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / January 5
Deandre Ayton Addresses Lakers’ Decision After Frustration Talks
The Los Angeles Lakers made the most of their center, Deandre Ayton, on Sunday's 120-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He had a strong outing and finished with 15 points on 75% shooting.
Jake Laravia News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5
Lakers’ Jake LaRavia gets away with the worst missed double-dribble ever
Jake LaRavia briefly became impervious to the rules of professional basketball on Sunday. LaRavia and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Sunday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / January 5
Luka Doncic helps Lakers sweep two-game set from Grizzlies
Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers swept a two-game set against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies by rallying for a 120-114 victory on Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 5
'Star in Your Role': JJ Redick’s Simple Blueprint for Jake LaRavia and DeAndre Ayton Amid Lakers’ Injury Crunch
The Lakers, despite being down two key players, were still able to beat the Memphis Grizzlies last weekend. Head coach JJ Redick had to make do with what he had, and he put together a perfect plan to make sure they got over the line.
J.J. Redick News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
JJ Redick Promises To Give Lakers Trade Candidate 'Consistent Minutes' Over The Next Few Weeks
After getting off to the best start since 2020-21, the Los Angeles Lakers have sputtered over the last month. While the Lakers got the New Year off to the right foot, they still have a lot to figure out if they want to make LeBron James‘ likely last season with the franchise memorable.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 4
Should Lakers make run at Blazers’ Robert Williams III?
The Lakers don’t have a patience problem. They have a timing problem. They started the season looking like a team that could hang in the West. Lately, they’ve looked like one trying to figure out how much urgency is too much urgency.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 5
NBA exec outlines one scenario in which LeBron James returns to Lakers
LeBron James' future in the NBA has been one of the main talking points in sports.
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