LeBron James has normalized playing this great at an advanced age, so the story in the aftermath of the win wasn’t his stat line or his continued excellence.
LeBron James has long been revered as the symbol of longevity in the NBA. Playing the most seasons of all time at 23 years, James is still going strong even at 41 years old.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been one of the more consistent rotation players for the team during the 2025-26 season. Hayes re-signed with the Lakers in free agency after his strong close to the 2024-25 campaign.
It takes a certain level of boldness for a rookie head coach to call out a living legend on national television. But if we learned anything this past Christmas, it’s that JJ Redick isn’t interested in playing politics—even when the player in question is James.
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.
Shaquille O’Neal leaves LeBron James outside of the top two in his all-time NBA players list in favor of his former teammate, Kobe Bryant. Shaquille O’Neal has unveiled his top 10 NBA players of all time in a Netflix feature — and his choices have already stirred up debate.
Austin Reaves has emerged as one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important pieces during the 2025-26 season, continuing his upward trajectory as a scorer, secondary playmaker, and stabilizing presence in the backcourt.
LOS ANGELES – It’s no secret that the Lakers are a team that struggles with shooting. They shoot a league-worst 33.7% from beyond the arc and that poor shooting is one of the reasons they entered Tuesday’s game on a three-game losing streak.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 playoffs due largely to their glaring lack of depth, especially in the frontcourt.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that both Luka Doncic (left groin soreness) and LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) are available on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks after originally being listed as questionable while center Jaxson Hayes (left hamstring soreness) is out.
After a hot start to the 2025–26 season, the Lakers appear to be skidding, having lost three straight games. Defensive lapses, uneven scoring, and poor late game execution have all contributed to the slump, and if the Lakers truly want to compete for a championship, difficult decisions will have to be made.
Powerful NBA agent Rich Paul has ignited a firestorm of controversy after publicly suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers should trade guard Austin Reaves. The comments, made on Paul’s podcast, have reportedly “ruffled some feathers” within the league and created an uncomfortable situation for a Lakers team currently navigating a losing streak.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled over the past week, dropping three consecutive games as they continue to slide in the Western Conference standings.
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again circling the trade market, but this time the conversations feel more calculated than chaotic. With the deadline approaching and wing help still a priority, a familiar power broker has entered the picture.
JJ Redick’s squad could use some improvements at the point of attack, with the team’s defensive miscues as the most significant talking point of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three straight games and their latest one might be their worst all season as they were blown out by the Sacramento Kings on the road.
The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.