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On YouTubeDeandre Ayton News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 5
How Deandre Ayton bounced back against Grizzlies 
LOS ANGELES — While fans desire players to be as reliable as a calculator, the truth is they are human. And the consistency and dependability to reach a certain level of play are always a balancing act.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 5
Game Grades: Lakers vs. Grizzlies
The Lakers badly needed a reset after a pretty rough stretch of games over the holidays. Fortunately, the Grizzlies offered themselves up as a middling team ready to take a couple of losses.
Jake Laravia News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5
Lakers’ Jake LaRavia gets away with the worst missed double-dribble ever
Jake LaRavia briefly became impervious to the rules of professional basketball on Sunday. LaRavia and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Sunday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / January 5
Luka Doncic helps Lakers sweep two-game set from Grizzlies
Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers swept a two-game set against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies by rallying for a 120-114 victory on Sunday.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 5
Lakers complete fourth-quarter comeback to sweep Grizzlies
The Lakers remain undefeated in clutch games with a comeback win against the Grizzlies on Sunday with a 120-114 win. With the win, LA completes the season sweep of Memphis.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 5
Lakers Come Back To Beat Grizzlies For Second Straight Win
The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off 2026 on a high note by beating the Memphis Grizzlies at home. They looked to carry that momentum into Sunday night’s rematch as the Grizzlies returned to Crypto.com Arena for the second straight game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 5
'Star in Your Role': JJ Redick’s Simple Blueprint for Jake LaRavia and DeAndre Ayton Amid Lakers’ Injury Crunch
The Lakers, despite being down two key players, were still able to beat the Memphis Grizzlies last weekend. Head coach JJ Redick had to make do with what he had, and he put together a perfect plan to make sure they got over the line.
Austin Reaves News / Hardwood Heroics / January 4
Austin Reaves Sidelined for 2-Game Road Swing as Lakers Prioritize Recovery
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Regretfully, Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ third-best star, will still be absent.
J.J. Redick News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
JJ Redick Promises To Give Lakers Trade Candidate 'Consistent Minutes' Over The Next Few Weeks
After getting off to the best start since 2020-21, the Los Angeles Lakers have sputtered over the last month. While the Lakers got the New Year off to the right foot, they still have a lot to figure out if they want to make LeBron James‘ likely last season with the franchise memorable.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4
Lakers rumors: Marc Stein says quiet part out loud about trade struggles
The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit at 21-11 and in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Although the Lakers reportedly would like try and upgrade the roster by the NBA trade deadline and acquire a true 3&D wing player, there are obstacles working against that, as per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 4
Should Lakers make run at Blazers’ Robert Williams III?
The Lakers don’t have a patience problem. They have a timing problem. They started the season looking like a team that could hang in the West. Lately, they’ve looked like one trying to figure out how much urgency is too much urgency.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 4
JJ Redick Calls Out Lakers For Lack Of Execution On ATOs
One could argue JJ Redick is in for his first major challenge as an NBA head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. His team has not been great defensively, inconsistent offensively and is currently last in bench scoring.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 4
LeBron James feels Lakers ‘need’ Jarred Vanderbilt in rotation
Early this season, Jarred Vanderbilt was on the outside looking in at playing time. Given his offensive limitations, head coach JJ Redick decided it was best to play others ahead of him.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 4
JJ Redick Insinuates Deandre Ayton Frustrated With Lack Of Touches
Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies marked the first time Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was benched in the fourth quarter in favor of Jaxson Hayes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 4
Lakers Starting Five Ranks Among the NBA’s Worst Lineups This Season
The Los Angeles Lakers’ struggles this season are no longer just about effort, injuries, or chemistry. The numbers openly indicate the lineup choices. According to lineup data with a minimum threshold of 150 possessions, the Lakers’ most-used starting five ranks as the fifth-worst five-man unit in the entire NBA.
Dalton Knecht News / Fadeaway World / January 4
Lakers Fans Mad At Dalton Knecht For Not Knowing Offensive Playbook
Los Angeles Lakers fans found a new source of frustration this week, and it centered on Dalton Knecht and one painfully revealing possession. It was not a missed shot or a blown defensive rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 4
LeBron James Sends 5-Word Message After Bronny James’ G League Season-High Score
Bronny James has spent most of his NBA journey warming the bench. The wrinkles of disappointment of not being on the floor are easier to detect on his face than they ever were.
Jake Laravia News / Field Level Media / January 3
Jake LaRavia could help Lakers down former Grizzlies teammates again
Two nights after the Los Angeles Lakers used a late surge to get past the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, the teams will run it back again Sunday at Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 5
NBA exec outlines one scenario in which LeBron James returns to Lakers
LeBron James' future in the NBA has been one of the main talking points in sports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 3
JJ Redick facing LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves ‘challenge’ for one reason
JJ Redick finally addressed the challenge of coaching LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves on the LA Lakers. JJ Redick has openly acknowledged what many have wondered: managing a team built around LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves is not difficult because of the immense talent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough. Los Angeles opened the new year with a 128-121 home win over the short-handed Grizzlies, improving to 21-11 in a game that felt far more unstable than the final score suggests.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Lakers' Adou Thiero to be reevaluated in four weeks for MCL sprain
The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Thiero, who may have been able to increase his role with the short-handed Lakers.
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