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On YouTubeLos 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.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / October 29
LeBron James Announces Personal News on Wednesday
LeBron James entered his 23rd NBA season as one of the league’s most enduring stars, continuing to redefine longevity in professional sports. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, who turns 41 in December, remains a global icon whose influence extends far beyond the basketball court.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / October 29
Deandre Ayton Discusses Difficulties Of Playing With Shorthanded Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers were extremely shorthanded on the second night of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers. While they fought as hard as they could, the Lakers ultimately couldn’t keep up with the Blazers, falling 122-108.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Teague Believes Austin Reaves Will Seek a Larger Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rocky start to the 2025-26 NBA season because of a litany of injuries to the team. Superstar forward LeBron James is sidelined to start the season, while Luka Doncic had to step away after a left finger sprain abruptly ended his strong start to the season.
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.
Dalton Knecht News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
Did Dalton Knecht find his groove again against the Blazers?
Quick, when was the last time Dalton Knecht had a good game? Considering he had a bad Summer League and a lousy preseason, he hasn’t had a decent statistical game since the spring when he scored 27 points against the Blazers in the final regular season game.
Austin Reaves News / Hardwood Heroics / October 28
Ex-NBA Star Predicts Austin Reaves Is in for a Massive Payday – ‘Who Cares About Winning Until You Get the Bag?’
Austin Reaves has performed well for the Los Angeles Lakers in their past two games. Without LeBron James or Luka Doncic, the undrafted guard has stepped up his game.
Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Lakers Announce Marcus Smart Development After One Missed Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have opened the 2025–26 season with a 2–2 record, but the team is already dealing with significant injury setbacks. As Luka Doncic continues to recover from a left finger sprain and left leg contusion, Los Angeles lost another player during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Marcus Smart.
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 / The Spun / October 28
Former NBA Player Accuses Bronny James Of Being 'Soft'
Bronny James was called out by a former No. 1 pick following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Since the Lakers were without Luka Doncic and LeBron James against the Trail Blazers, head coach JJ Redick had to expand his rotation.
Dalton Knecht News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Dalton Knecht Feels Good & Finding Rhythm After Playing Big Minutes
With so many injuries throughout the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers had just 10 players in uniform for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back.
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.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28
Lakers Get Surprise Injury Update on LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to be wihtiou LeBron James, but the sooner they can get their franchise player back into action, the better. Ahead of the season, it was announced that James would miss the first few weeks of the regular season with the expectation that he could be back by mid-November.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 28
JJ Redick Provides 'Hopeful' Update On Lakers’ Injury Status Despite Losing Key Veteran For 2-4 Weeks
Before the Lakers lost 108-122 to the Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back, it was confirmed that they are currently heavily depleted and playing without stars earning over $130 million from their $195 million payroll.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Lakers' Gabe Vincent out weeks with ankle injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to be sidelined for approximately two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his left ankle.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Notable update emerges about LeBron James’ recovery
The Los Angeles Lakers may only need to survive for a few more weeks without the services of LeBron James. James, the Lakers superstar, is on track for a return to the lineup in mid-November, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Monday.
Los Angeles Lakers 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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