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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / October 29
The Los Angeles Lakers Are Kings of the Sports Card Market
In Calabasas, CA, Lakers fandom has found a new home at a coffee shop. However, this epicenter of purple and gold has nothing at all to do with espresso, but rather everything to do with cardboard.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 29
Lakers Players Taking Wild Approach to Motivate Deandre Ayton
After his 22-point, 15-rebound performance against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Lakers center Deandre Ayton earned the praise of his head coach JJ Redick, who called it the best performance of the center's short career in L.A.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 29
LeBron James’ Rehab ‘Moving In Right Direction’
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to play this season. In the weeks prior to the regular season beginning, James was ruled out with a sciatica on his right side and was expected to miss the first few weeks.
Lakers Around the Web
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 / Lakers Nation / October 29
Jaxson Hayes Available, Marcus Smart Ruled Out Vs. Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers will be getting one important player back for their early-season rematch with the Minnesota Timberwolves as Jaxson Hayes will be returning to the court after dealing with left patellar tendinopathy.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 29
JJ Redick Maintains ‘Very High Belief’ In Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers were severely shorthanded on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing five players from their regular rotation. That meant more minutes for players like Bronny James, Nick Smith Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 29
Luka Doncic Discusses What Inspired Offseason Health Journey
One of the biggest offseason stories throughout the entire NBA involved Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic getting into the best shape of his career.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 29
Austin Reaves’ Stellar Play Could Create Dilemma for Lakers, Says Insider
The injuries have been rough for the Los Angeles Lakers to start the season. The Lakers have been banged up by injuries, particularly among their two best players, Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 29
Rotation Trust Level: Injuries immediately testing Lakers depth 
After wondering if the Lakers had fixed some of their issues with bench production coming into the season, the team’s depth immediately underwent a stress test in the opening week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 29
Richard Jefferson Spells Out the Only Way Austin Reaves Can Become an All-Star This Season
The Los Angeles Lakers could be having another star in the making, gradually coming out of the shadows of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves’ recent performances certainly suggest so.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 29
JJ Redick Seeing Growth In Austin Reaves As Communicator & Leader
With both Luka Doncic and LeBron James injured, Austin Reaves has become the focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense. Head coach JJ Redick has put the ball in Reaves’ hands and the guard has responded averaging 46.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists while shooting 56.8% from the field and 50% from deep in the last two games.
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton laughs off wild Blazers tactic after second loss in 2025-26
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second game of the 2025-26 season to the Portland Trail Blazers, but big man Deandre Ayton isn’t letting the chatter from his former team get under his skin.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 29
Bald don't lie: Jaylen Brown addresses hairline issues
Jaylen Brown's season began ignominiously when his Celtics lost their first three games — and his hair dye rubbed off on OG Anunoby. On Tuesday, he decided to do something about his hairline.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29
The Lakers player that JJ Redick still believes in
LOS ANGELES – With seven players out on the injury report, Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers presented an opportunity for some of the seldom-used players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster to step up.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
Notorious former Laker rips 'soft' Bronny James in epic rant
Bronny James officially has a detractor in one of the most notorious Los Angeles Lakers of all-time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28
Lakers Hall of Famer Has $180,000 Custom Riverside Land Rover Stolen
There is currently a $10,000 reward to recover Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal's missing Land Rover. The original price of the car was a reported $180,000, but according to the Los Angeles Times' Chuck Schilken, he paid even more to have it customized to fit his more than 7-foot self.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28
Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Wild Luka Doncic Prediction
Fifth-year Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has emerged as one of the exciting stories in an injury-maligned first week of the team's new 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / October 28
Lakers' Dalton Knecht takes advantage of golden opportunity with LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the shelf
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay above water at the start of the 2025-26 season with their two superstars out of action. In their absence, a handful of players are getting opportunities to show what they can do in an expanded role, and one of them is former Tennessee Vols start Dalton Knecht.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Lakers’ JJ Redick states the obvious amid LeBron James, Luka Doncic absences
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat the challenge his team faces without its two stars. Following Monday night’s 122-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Redick acknowledged the offensive struggles that have emerged with both LeBron James and Luka Doncic sidelined.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Lakers optimistic Luka Doncic will return next week
The Lakers don’t expect to be without Luka Doncic for long. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported Monday that the team believes “giving him some time right now should be enough” for Doncic’s recovery, adding that the All-Star guard is expected back in the lineup next week.
Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / October 27
Austin Reaves’ strong play a double-edged sword for Lakers
Reaves strong play is a boost for the Lakers, but could cause problems down the road.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Deandre Ayton claims Lakers are trying unorthodox method to get him to play better
The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently employing some mind games to try to get Deandre Ayton to stay motivated on the court. Ayton spoke to reporters on Sunday following the Lakers’ 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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