LOS ANGELES – Since Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have been sidelined due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have taken their place in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, for the time being.
In November 2025, former Los Angeles Lakers player Christian Wood fired shots at three men who allegedly tried to break into his Sherman Oaks home in what police described as an attempted home invasion; no injuries or arrests were reported.
There are several NBA legends in the league’s history who have had a huge impact on how the sport is viewed. Some revolutionized the game with their playing style, while others carried an off court swagger that made it hard not to envy them.
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to winning ways on Friday, getting the better of the Grizzlies thanks to 30+ pieces from both LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
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.
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.
After Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out an anonymous player for one not knowing the defense, he’s seeing a lack of focus amidst a struggling offense.
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The Los Angeles Lakers signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract meant a return to the bench for big man Jaxson Hayes. The seven-footer excelled next to Luka Doncic immediately following the blockbuster trade last season, but proved that he cannot be a starting center in a championship-caliber rotation.
LeBron James may be the oldest player in the NBA, but he remains a student of the game. Regardless of how much the league changes, he has always found a way to adapt to its ever-evolving landscape.
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The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column on Friday night with a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. L.A. got the win despite missing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent, with head coach JJ Redick turning to Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes for more expanded roles.
Jake LaRavia got off to a start start in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, establishing himself as a solid two-way wing off the bench. It didn’t take long for head coach JJ Redick to trust LaRavia on both ends of the floor as he was often a staple of lineups alongside the stars and held up well guarding scoring wings.
Deandre Ayton looked like a perfect fit early in his LA Lakers stint, flashing the form that once made him a number one pick. Since December, that impact has faded.
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.
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.
The Lakers didn’t glide to this one, but they survived it. Against a Grizzlies team playing like a group with nothing to lose, Los Angeles had to lean hard on its stars and withstand multiple momentum swings before finally escaping with a 128-121 win.
After a considerably noteworthy rookie campaign, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Dalton Knecht saw his role in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation decrease this season.
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