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On YouTubeJ.J. Redick News / Last Word On Sports / October 23
Lakers Involved in FBI’s NBA Gambling Probe; JJ Redick Responds
News of the FBI’s investigation into illegal sports gambling and poker rings rocked the NBA world Thursday. The probe has led to 34 arrests—including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Old LeBron James ‘bet’ tweet goes viral amid NBA gambling scandal
With several individuals in the NBA being investigated for a gambling scandal, it appears sports fans are digging up old tweets that may or may not seem a bit suspicious.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Lakers Around the Web
Lakers' Luka Doncic gets good news on groin injury
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Rui Hachimura News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Rui Hachimura makes eye-opening admission about Lakers’ chemistry
LOS ANGELES – During the preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had their full lineup, minus LeBron James, for all of one games, and that was the final preseason game of their schedule.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Luka Doncic Remains Confident But Knows Lakers Must Figure Out Third-Quarter Issues
The Los Angeles Lakers might have come up short in their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors, but one thing that is for sure is that Luka Doncic is already is set for perhaps his best season yet.
NBA News / Bleacher Report / October 23
Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23
Austin Reaves deserves to be held to a higher standard 
With 40 seconds left in the first quarter of his team’s season opener, Austin Reaves saw a glimpse into his future. After receiving a screen from Marcus Smart, Reaves was suddenly blitzed near halfcourt by two Warriors’ defenders.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Controllable Things Lakers Can Fix Going Forward
One of the standout players for the Los Angeles Lakers during the preseason was Jarred Vanderbilt. Finally healthy during the offseason, Vanderbilt put in a lot of work on his game and there were even thoughts that he could start in place of LeBron James.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23
LA Lakers told they failed to replace Anthony Davis ‘mindset‘ with one player already disappointing
Although the new NBA season has already started, the conversation about the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade is still ongoing. Both players have moved on and started their first full season with their new teams: Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis with the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23
NBA gambling probe reportedly involved inside info on LeBron James
LeBron James may provided inside information about himself that was used as part of a wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme, though there is no reason to believe the Los Angeles Lakers star was aware.
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Shaq slaps DeAndre Ayton with ‘step it up’ warning after shaky Lakers debut
Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton’s debut fell short of expectations, with the center managing just 10 points and six rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 23
Paul Pierce Claims People Believed 17-Year-Old LeBron James Was Already All-Star Level
With his NBA debut last night, 18-year-old Cooper Flagg became the youngest player to play in the league since LeBron James’ rookie season in 2003. Flagg
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 23
LeBron James Unaware Damon Jones Shared Info On His Playing Status
The entire NBA world was rocked on Thursday morning by news of arrests by the FBI involving current and former players and coaches linked to gambling scandals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Lakers’ ‘Skinny Luka’ draws truth bomb from Rachel Nichols
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their 2025-26 NBA season with a relatively uncompetitive loss to the Golden State Warriors at home. It
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23
Lakers Notes: Latest on Luka Doncic Injury, LeBron James Return Timeline, Austin Reaves Future
The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of several major storylines to open the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made headlines after unloading
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 23
Projecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ Five Best Defenders
A few days before the season opener, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about how the team has to instill habits for a championship defense. For years, the mantra has been “defense wins championships.” Well, last year, the Lakers had the 17th-best defense in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Craig Carton Accuses LeBron James Of Faking Sciatica To Take Steroids And Force The Lakers To Trade Him
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been sidelined for the better part of the last month due to ongoing issues with sciatica. Although several
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23
Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut
Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23
'Vibes' around LeBron James concerning for Lakers
James is supposed to be in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, but his body language and behavior hint at a semi-retired athlete.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton had a bizarre explanation for his poor debut with his new team. Ayton failed to seriously impact the game in Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Ca.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers’ Luka Doncic addresses possible injury after season-opening loss
Do the Lakers have another injury concern?
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