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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Austin Reaves taunts Kyle Kuzma after dunk

Austin Reaves came in a little spicy during Wednesday’s game. Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. In the second quarter at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., Reaves got an open lane to the rim off a fastbreak opportunity.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 11

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Prompts Strong Statement From Dyson Daniels

Over the first 12 games of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have put the league on notice, exceeding expectations for a team that went through a roster overhaul to build around stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Lakers’ Luka Doncic sees room for defensive growth: ‘We can be way better’

Luka Doncic has the Lakers scoring enough to win most nights. He’d also like them to make life a little harder on the other team. Despite a 10-2 start and six straight victories, Doncic sees plenty of room for improvement defensively.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves chemistry has rival executive rethinking expectations

The Lakers changed nearly everything around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Keeping those two together appears to have given them a pretty good starting point.

NBA News / Yardbarker

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 11

Lakers’ JJ Redick Makes Feelings Clear About Sandro Mamukelashvili

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2026-27 NBA season with a ton of question marks. The Lakers brought in nine new players to the roster. It's the biggest turnaround from any team to make the playoffs the previous season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Final Injury Report for Lakers-Bucks: Will Austin Reaves, Tyler Herro Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s game with a 10-2 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on the road Monday night.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Quentin Grimes News / Lakers Nation / November 11

Quentin Grimes To Miss Second Straight Game

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Quentin Grimes has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a right finger sprain.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 11

JJ Redick: Collin Sexton ‘Checked A Lot Of Boxes’ For Lakers In Free Agency

Collin Sexton was brought in by the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $18 million contract as part of their offseason overhaul. Some were confused by the move, as Sexton is a score-first small guard with poor defensive metrics.

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Stephen A Smith News / GiveMeSport / November 11

Stephen A. Smith Says Lakers ‘Cant Win NBA Championship’ as Their ‘Top 3 Players Are White’

Stephen A. Smithis one of the more polarizing sports media personalities in the industry. The ESPN analyst is one who does not mince his words and is never afraid to voice his opinion, no matter the topic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 11

Magic Johnson: JJ Redick Has Become Great NBA Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a blazing start. They hold the best record in basketball as of Nov. 10, going 10-2 in their first 12 games. Luka Doncic has rightfully received much of the attention due to his MVP-caliber start, but head coach JJ Redick also deserves immense credit.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

Are Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes playing tonight? Lakers vs. Bucks injury report

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are set to play on Wednesday night. Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes are both listed on the injury report, however.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 11

Los Angeles Takes on Milwaukee Wednesday at Fiserv Forum

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Fiserv Forum, with tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 10-2 and have won 6 straight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 11

What centers could the Lakers target on the trade market?

The Lakers are riding a high right now, winners of six in a row and sitting atop the league looking down. But there’s always the question of how it can get even better.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 11

Luka Doncic Praises Lakers Teammates For Stepping Up In Shorthanded Back-To-Back

The Los Angeles Lakers began their road trip with back-to-back impressive wins given the circumstances. On Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, they were able to score with ease against the best defense in the league with the NBA’s leading scorer Luka Doncic out on the lineup.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 11

Kenyon Martin Defends LeBron James For Helping Bronny Reach The NBA Despite Not Being Ready

Kenyon Martin believes Bronny James entered the NBA a year too soon. He still understands why LeBron James would use his influence to help his son get there.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 11

Who Is Carson Cooper? Examining The Lakers’ Latest Two-Way Signing

Carson Cooper has played barely three minutes in the NBA, but his four years at Michigan State give the Los Angeles Lakers a much better idea of what he can offer.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

Stephen A. Smith isn’t buying all these white dudes leading LA to NBA title

ESPN First Take and SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on his belief that the Lakers won’t win the NBA championship. Over the summer, Smith said he believes the Lakers won’t win the NBA championship, arguing that a team led by “three white dudes” wouldn’t win an NBA title.

Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / November 11

Robert Horry Rips Walker Kessler’s Offensive Game: 'Guys In Elementary Got Better Post Moves Than Him'

The Los Angeles Lakers have the NBA’s best record at 10-2, and new arrival Walker Kessler has played his part in their early success. Kessler has impressed on defense, and former Laker Robert Horry likes what he has seen from the big man on that end of the floor.