The Los Angeles Lakers square off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 14-4 entering the game, looking to extend their winning streak to seven amid the return of forward LeBron James and outstanding play from their star backcourt.
Did that alley-oop dunk with Luka Doncic against Dallas end up aggravating LeBron James’ injury? Fans lit up social media insisting retirement is nowhere near for a 41-year-old who’s still throwing down lobs like it’s nothing.
NBA games on Christmas Day are a tradition for basketball fans. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was known for memorable performances on the big day, and his signature sneaker line continues to dominate the holidays.
The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling through the early season with the confidence of a group that has finally figured out its identity. Sitting at 14–4 and
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The Los Angeles Lakers are on a six-game winning streak and in second place in the Western Conference standings after 18 games. Lakers fans are delighted with the performances of their big three (Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James) and even their role players.
Even the most optimistic people wouldn’t have predicted how well Deandre Ayton would fit with the Lakers. He mentioned joining the Lakers as an attempt to “prove the world wrong” and he’s more than delivered.
In the bright lights of Los Angeles, Lakers guard Austin Reaves has stepped up to take center stage since he signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
Rui Hachimura and other role players on the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an intriguing position. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves commanding the offense, the others have to fit in wherever they get in.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spent two-and-a-half years playing alongside former teammate Anthony Davis, but on Friday, they were on opposite teams.
After LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup, it looks like a seamless fit. They are on fire, so adding James to the current roster further boosts their chances of reaching the NBA Finals, but Udonis Haslem disagrees.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play Sunday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team initially listed James as questionable for management of a right-foot injury, then downgraded him to out for the game.
Sporting a 14-4 record and occupying the Western Conference's No. 2 seed, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to probably the best 2025-26 season start by record they could reasonably expect.
Bronny James is in his second NBA season, seeing an increase in opportunity — and confidence — after being taken by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management) has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
There were a lot of question marks surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers going into this season with one of the being the center position after adding Deandre Ayton.
Being a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for over 30 years, Gary Vitti has some amazing stories to share, and recently, he spoke about Pau Gasol, a perhaps underrated Purple and Gold icon, who was Kobe Bryant’s trusted deputy in the Mamba’s later years.
Bronny James entered the NBA under high expectations despite being selected 55th overall in the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, joining his father in the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in the league.
The Lakers star says his teammate’s breakout performances have simply become the norm. Austin Reaves has evolved into a true No. 2 option for the Los Angeles Lakers, a development few predicted at the start of the 2025–26 season.
The NBA has heeded the complaints of Luka Doncic and others. Technicians from the NBA’s court vendor have deemed that the Lakers’ playing court for NBA Cup games is unplayable, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Friday.