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On YouTubeMarcus 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.
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 / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
JJ Redick challenged Austin Reaves to be more of a vocal leader this season 
After being a fun underdog story early in his career, Austin Reaves has established himself as a bona fide star in the league. What was once a joke about the Lakers having a Big 3 with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Reaves has become a fact as the franchise transitions into the Luka Dončić era.
Lakers Around the Web
Lakers urged to trade injured superstar before deadline
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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.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28
Are the Lakers better than expected?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
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 / Athlon Sports / October 28
Comparing/Contrasting the Retirement Arcs of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant
LeBron James is spending his career twilight evaluating complex factors as he wrestles with how to finalize his storied NBA career, just like the late Kobe Bryant did a decade earlier.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Austin Reaves: Lakers Played Hard But Didn’t Execute Enough To Beat Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 122-108 loss at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night to fall to 2-2 early in the season. That score alone shows a game in which the Trail Blazers were largely in control, but leaves out significant context for the loss.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28
Lakers Make G League Trade, Send Former Top Pick to Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers' G League affiliate South Bay Lakers have traded 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones to the Rip City Remix, the G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, according to DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 28
JJ Redick Acknowledges Lakers’ Lack Of Ball-Handled Led To Loss Against Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the second night of a back-to-back — a matchup with the young and scrappy Portland Trail Blazers — significantly shorthanded.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 28
JJ Redick ‘Hopeful’ To Get Jaxson Hayes & Marcus Smart Back Vs. Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers have been severely shorthanded to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. Head coach JJ Redick went into the season knowing that LeBron James,
Luka Doncic News / The Lead / October 28
Luka Doncic Will Finally Win NBA MVP In 2026
In his now-eighth season in the NBA, Luka Doncic is averaging a whopping 28.6 points per game for his career; the Slovenian is ranked third all-time in that category.
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.
Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / October 28
Lakers Injury News: Gabe Vincent To Miss 2-4 Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent drew rave reviews from people like head coach JJ Redick during training camp for his leadership on and off the floor, earning him a role in the rotation.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 28
Lakers Threatened To Sue NBA Journalist For Allegedly Defaming Jeanie Buss, LeBron James And The Franchise
Amid all the uncertainty that Russell Westbrook faced this summer, some shocking information came out around the time he was finalizing his veteran deal with the Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers 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 / EssentiallySports / October 28
Why Is Marcus Smart Not Playing Today? Lakers vs Blazers Starting Line-Up With Injury News
The Lakers have officially entered a state of survival mode. For tonight’s game against Portland, Los Angeles will be without seven players, including Marcus Smart.
Luka Doncic 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.
Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / October 27
Deandre Ayton needed Lakers teammates to troll him to fire him up
Deandre Ayton was widely criticized for his underwhelming performances in the first two games of the new Los Angeles Lakers season. All that changed Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26
Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially down to bare bones. The Lakers announced on Sunday that star Luka Doncic is set to miss at least one week due to a left finger sprain as well as a left lower leg contusion.
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