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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / October 23
Lakers Drop Major Bronny James Update Before Facing Timberwolves
On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to their Pacific Division foes, the Golden State Warriors, in their regular-season debut, losing 119-109.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23
JJ Redick felt self-inflicted mistakes led to Lakers loss to Warriors 
Did the Lakers lose or did the Warriors win on opening night? Golden State took over in the second half and cruised to victory, but how much of that was the Warriors’ dominance versus the Lakers’ follies?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Not On Lakers’ Injury Report Vs. Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are both not on it despite getting banged up in the season opener.
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Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Marcus Smart gives Lakers ‘toughest’ advice amid 0-1 start to season
Marcus Smart is helping the Los Angeles Lakers not lose confidence following their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Smart began his 12th year in the NBA, his first with the Lakers.
J.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.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Is LeBron James, Lakers relationship already fractured beyond repair?
LeBron James may just be the biggest elephant in the room this NBA season. Although Luka Doncic has brought new championship expectations with him to the Los Angeles Lakers since last season’s blockbuster trade, LeBron’s immediate future continues to be the No.
Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23
Luka Dončić practices, Austin Reaves limited ahead of Wolves game
The Lakers appeared to have dodged an injury bullet regarding Luka Dončić. In the closing minutes against the Warriors, Luka seemed to have potentially suffered an injury, though he said it was “probably nothing” postgame.
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.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 23
LeBron James Involved In Bombshell Gambling Investigation Because Of Damon Jones
When the FBI comes knocking on your door at dawn because you’ve been selling injury information about LeBron James to gamblers, you’ve officially crossed a line that shouldn’t even be visible from where you’re standing.
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23
Deandre Ayton is excited to keep building with Lakers despite Warriors loss
The Lakers didn’t have a great defensive start to their season on opening night against the Warriors. Los Angeles couldn’t defend the perimeter as Golden State shot 42.5% from 3-point range.
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
Los Angeles Lakers 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.
Los Angeles Lakers 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.
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 / 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.
Deandre Ayton 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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