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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7
Lakers Urged to Keep First-Round Pick Instead of Trading It
Even without LeBron James available at all, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a stellar season start. More news: Is Austin Reaves Pricing Himself Out of a Return to the Lakers?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
JJ Redick Believes Rui Hachimura Made ‘Two Biggest Plays’ Against Spurs
With LeBron James still sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Rui Hachimura has been afforded more opportunities to shine offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers, Hachimura is one of several returners for the 2025-26 season and so far has performed admirably in James’ absence.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Marcus Smart is exactly the player the Lakers need 
There are just under five minutes left in the first half and the Lakers are trailing the Wolves by five points. Their defense is a bit scrambled and Austin Reaves is isolated against Julius Randle above the break, shaded towards the left side of the floor.
The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Rob Pelinka Has Been Consulting With Dodgers Executive Andrew Friedman
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have long been linked as the two most popular franchises in Southern California. Lakers legend Magic Johnson becoming
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.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Damon Jones pleads not guilty after allegedly providing injury info on LeBron James, Anthony Davis in illegal poker games
Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was implicated in the FBI investigation into illegal gambling involving NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was accused of providing injury information on Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praises Luka Doncic’s Defense
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the 2025-26 season, leading the team to a 7-2 record. Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers’ most recent win, a thrilling comeback against the San Antonio Spurs where he dropped a near triple-double while scoring 35 points.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praise Luka Doncic’s Defense
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the 2025-26 season, leading the team to a 7-2 record. Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers’ most recent win, a thrilling comeback against the San Antonio Spurs where he dropped a near triple-double while scoring 35 points.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 7
Do The Lakers Need LeBron James Back? Former NBA Champions Give Their Two Cents
With every passing win in the Lakers’ record, the newly brewing question in everyone’s mind is whether they still need LeBron James to succeed. The 40-year-old veteran superstar has been sidelined until the middle of November due to right sciatica nerve issues.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 7
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Fun of LeBron James During Latest Interview
Even as LeBron James remains sidelined to start the 2025-26 NBA season, he remains on the mind of many. James, who is getting set to enter his record-breaking twenty-third season in the NBA, still remains a popular topic of discussion all over the world.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Lakers’ LeBron James gets major shoutout from Cristiano Ronaldo with a little dig
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James received unexpected recognition from global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who combined admiration with a playful comment on his hair.
Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / November 7
Deandre Ayton Gets Real On Lakers Culture
Deandre Ayton likes what he’s seeing in Los Angeles. After a strong start to the season, the Lakers’ big man credited the team’s chemistry and mindset for how well things are coming together, even with injuries keeping key players out of the lineup.
Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Jaxson Hayes’ forgotten skill he hopes to bring to Lakers
LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-120 win against the Miami Heat last Sunday, Jaxson Hayes hit his first three-point shot of the season, off his only attempt thus far.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7
Cristiano Ronaldo takes a savage (and funny) shot at LeBron James
LeBron James is catching an unexpected stray this week from CR7.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6
Kendrick Perkins admits he was stunned by what Luka Doncic did against Victor Wembanyama
Luka Doncic dominated in the head-to-head matchup against Victor Wembanyama in their first meeting of the season. The Los Angeles Lakers took on the San Antonio Spurs in an early season showdown.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6
Marcus Smart vows late-game blunder will ‘never happen again’
Marcus Smart giveth and Marcus Smart taketh away. After being a positive on both ends of the court through the first 47:58.8 seconds of the game on Wednesday against the Spurs, Smart had one heck of a faux pas.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6
JJ Redick felt Rui Hachimura made the two biggest plays of the game vs. Spurs
The Spurs put the Lakers to the test on Wednesday night. San Antonio was leading for most of the game and Los Angeles was rallying late in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, JJ Redick get honest on Luka Doncic’s defense
The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand.
Christian Wood News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6
Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion
Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6
Lakers’ Austin Reaves Already Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams Ahead of Potential Free Agency
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has potentially made a lot of money in the absence of LeBron James — and for three games, Luca Doncic. Reaves is averaging 31.1 points per game, the fourth-most in the NBA this season.
The 'NBA's all-time 30-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Lakers slow down, foul out Victor Wembanyama in gritty win
NBA teams have figured out a way to slow down Victor Wembanyama in the past two games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 5
Lakers' LeBron James set to take big step in returning to court
LeBron James has yet to take to the court this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Charles Barkley makes strong case for LeBron James to retire
LeBron James has committed to playing at least one more season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but Charles Barkley thinks he should consider calling it quits.
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