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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 9

Paul Pierce Offers Bold Bench Solution to Lakers’ LeBron James Dilemma

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season looking as good as ever, and without LeBron James in their squad, which has raised eyebrows. Do the purple and gold really need their King back?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8

JJ Redick storms out of his news conference after Lakers' awful loss

JJ Redick was more than a little bit crabby after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their worst loss of the season.

Mouhamed Gueye's career day sends short-handed Hawks past Lakers

Lakers guard Austin Reaves' injury is more serious than previously thought

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a savage (and funny) shot at LeBron James

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Lakers Around the Web

Meet the NBA Draft prospect drawing Luka Doncic comparisons · Sporting News

Why LeBron James isn't playing for Lakers tonight vs. Hawks with injury news · Sporting News

Why LeBron James isn't playing tonight for Lakers vs. Hawks with injury news, return timeline · Sporting News

Why Austin Reaves isn't playing tonight for Lakers vs. Hawks with injury news · Sporting News

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9

Mouhamed Gueye's career day helps short-handed Hawks stun Lakers

Mouhamed Gueye and Zaccharie Risacher combined for 40 points to help the short-handed Atlanta Hawks take a 122-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 8

JJ Redick’s Direct Message to Bronny James Emerges on Saturday

Second-year Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James revealed head coach JJ Redick’s personal message to him ahead of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8

Lethargic Lakers blown out by Hawks as win streak snapped

The Lakers’ five-game win streak was halted in a blowout 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Luka Dončić ended with 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists but shot 7-17 from the field.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Lakers Begin Road Trip With Poor Effort Against Shorthanded Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling as they began a five-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Lakers were going for their sixth straight win but again had to do so shorthanded with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and others out of the lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8

The Lakers are noticing Luka Dončić stepping up on defense this season

While there were a lot of unfair criticisms lobbied his way, one of the more fair — and persistent — critiques of Luka Dončić has been his defense. Throughout his career, Luka’s defense has come under fire time and time again.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8

Lakers, Hawks Reveal Starting Lineups for Saturday Game

The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks announced their starting lineups ahead of their matchup on Saturday. Los Angeles have won their last five games despite missing key players throughout, and look to earn another win to close in on the Oklahoma City Thunder's top spot in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Lakers' JJ Redick Announces Austin Reaves News After Three Missed Games

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll, entering Saturday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks riding a five-game winning streak. Their depth around the star trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves has stepped up, which has been necessary with all three missing time with injury early in the season.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 8

Exciting news emerges on Lakers center Maxi Kleber

Kleber was acquired from Dallas in February as part of the Luka Doncic trade, but he has yet to appear in a regular-season game with the Lakers.

Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion

Unheralded Lakers pickup could have big impact this season

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a savage (and funny) shot at LeBron James

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NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8

Lakers vs Hawks Expert Predictions Ahead of First Meeting This Season

Whether or not any of LeBron James, Luka Doncic or sometimes even Austin Reaves are healthy, the Los Angeles Lakers have proven that they can piece together wins this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Lakers’ Bronny James reveals 1 facet of game where he’s ‘way better’ compared to rookie season

In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has set out to prove himself, demonstrating the strides he’s made from year one to year two.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8

JJ Redick: Marcus Smart Has Been Quarterback Of Lakers’ Defense

Marcus Smart was a thorn in the Los Angeles Lakers’ side for nearly a decade as a member of the Boston Celtics. However, L.A. jumped on the opportunity of bringing in Smart when the Washington Wizards bought him out during this past offseason.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / November 8

Is Austin Reaves Playing Tonight? Lakers vs Hawks Injury Report, Where To Watch & More (Nov. 8)

The Los Angeles Lakers open a tough five-game road trip in Atlanta, riding a five-game winning streak despite missing key players. Yet, roster uncertainty continues with LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves each sitting out recent games.

Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Maxi Kleber Ready For Return To Action

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug early this season as LeBron James has yet to play while Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have also missed time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8

Former Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Gets Honest About Why Russell Westbrook Era Failed

Russell Westbrook is an undisputed future Hall of Famer. So why has he become such a passed-over journeyman in his NBA dotage? The 6-foot-4 UCLA product, 36, spent a year-and-a-half with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, from 2021-22 through a portion of 2022-23, while on a maximum contract.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8

Luka Doncic Believes Rui Hachimura Is Having Underrated Season For Lakers

Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 7

Unheralded Lakers pickup could have big impact this season

Nick Smith, Jr. was dumped by the Charlotte Hornets this summer. Now on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 21-year-old could have a big impact this season.

Lakers’ LeBron James inching closer to season debut

LeBron James cleared to resume basketball activities

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