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Forgotten Laker Making a Name for Himself Amid LA’s Hot Stretch

As the Lakers survived a thriller against the Jazz Sunday night, an otherwise overlooked veteran made his presence felt in the second half. With Deandre Ayton exiting due to a knee contusion, head coach JJ Redick turned to an unlikely backup who made the most of his opportunity: Maxi Kleber.

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What Did Lakers’ Bronny James Score in Second G League Game of 2025-26?

Less than a week ago, the Los Angeles Lakers assigned second-year guard Bronny James to the G League with the South Bay Lakers. Los Angeles has recently gotten healthier as guard Gabe Vincent and 21-time All-Star forward LeBron James, Bronny's dad, have recovered from long-term injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 24

For Lakers, lots of offense the plan until further notice

The Lakers knew exactly who they were last season by midwinter. They went 19-7 in January and February, climbed into the top five defensively and leaned hard into the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis identity shift.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 24

The Lakers need an alley-oop intervention

One of the most exciting plays in basketball is an alley-oop. When executed correctly, it blends excellent timing with athleticism to create a highlight play that almost always gets fans on their feet.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 24

Lakers Still Targeting Trade for All-Star Forward: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore a long-rumored trade target ahead of this season's Feb. 5 deadline. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, LA is keeping tabs on one-time All-Star small forward Andrew Wiggins, acquired by the Miami Heat last season as part of the blockbuster Jimmy Butler-to-the-Golden State Warriors deal.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 24

LeBron James Not Concerned With Lakers’ 3-Point Shooting Struggles

Coming into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t expected to be an elite 3-point shooting team, but they likely didn’t expect to be one of the worst either.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 24

Luka Doncic Excited To Return Home To L.A.

When the Los Angeles Lakers made the shocking blockbuster trade to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February, many wondered if the Slovenian superstar was going to be happy moving from Dallas to L.A.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 24

JJ Redick Credits Lakers’ Defense For Win Over Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers snuck out of Salt Lake City on Sunday night with a win over the Utah Jazz, their second in a row over Utah and their fourth win in a row overall.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 24

Lakers' Marcus Smart Gets Honest About LeBron James After Longtime Celtics-Era Rivalry

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has a rich history with LeBron James, going back to his days on the Boston Celtics. Smart had multiple intense playoff battles with James when the now-40-year-old played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / November 24

LeBron James: First Week Back With Lakers Was ‘Like My Training Camp’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is back in the lineup after missing the first 14 games of the regular season due to a sciatica on his right side. He returned last Tuesday in a home game against the Utah Jazz, in part because of the built-in four days off between that game and Sunday night’s affair against the Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Snoop Dogg’s Luka Doncic ‘Batman’ mic drop after seeing Lakers star’s $5 million Bugatti

The latest addition to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic‘s car collection is a black Bugatti W16 Mistral Roadster, which is worth $5 million, and rapper Snoop Dogg was impressed.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 5: LeBron James’ return sends Lakers into top 3

Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were rolling, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves putting up historic numbers. Now that James is back, the Lakers are in an even better position to contend in the Western Conference, and they have moved into a season-high position in the NBA power rankings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 24

JJ Redick Drops LeBron James Health Update After Sub-Out Request in Lakers vs Jazz

It was another success for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Jazz did make them sweat with a 17-5 run in the fourth. But the Lakers closed it out on the back of their defense.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 24

Lakers' LeBron James Reacts to Chris Paul Retirement News

Future Hall of Fame guard Chris Paul made waves Saturday after appearing to announce on his Instagram account (although, not explicitly state) that he would be retiring after the 2025-26 season, signaling the end of a 21-season career.

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Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Lakers’ Austin Reaves apologizes for his potty mouth in hilarious postgame moment

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 12-4 start this season, and their star-studded lineup continues to deliver, led by LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and DeAndre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in key stat that breaks popular narrative

Fans have often slammed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playing style, but Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are relying on the same tactics. One of the most popular criticisms faced by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is his over-reliance on free throws.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 24

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dumped Gary Vitti’s First Lakers Trophy in the Laundry Hamper

It’s often said that underdogs have nothing to lose, and that all the pressure is on the favorites to win. That might be vary from game to game, but it’s definitely true when it comes to winning championships.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 24

Luka Doncic Praises Maxi Kleber For Performance Against Jazz

Luka Doncic needed to play heavy minutes to help the Los Angeles Lakers eek out a win over the Utah Jazz, but he had some of his unheralded teammates step up in the clutch.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

Austin Reaves makes ‘one of the best’ claim about Maxi Kleber despite him scoring just two points in Lakers win

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly avoided an embarrassing collapse against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The Lakers were 11 points up with only three minutes remaining and should have seen the game out comfortably.

J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / November 24

JJ Redick: Lakers’ volume will increase but only if threes make sense

The Luka Doncic trade gave the Lakers an instant identity last season. More threes. More space. More shots created off Luka’s gravity. They jumped from 33.8 attempts per game before his debut to 40.4 after it, a top 10 mark in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 23

Lakers Frontcourt Rotation Suffers A Blow As Starting Big Man Sustains A Knee Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be in a commanding position heading into the second half of Sunday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, a recent update provided by Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell has raised concerns for the Purple and Gold.

Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / November 24