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Ayton’s Perfection and LeBron’s Endurance Spark Lakers’ Resurgence Against Raptors 110-93

It has been a season defined by “what ifs” and waiting games for the Los Angeles Lakers. Waiting for health, waiting for rhythm, and waiting to see what this roster actually looks like when the stars align.

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Deandre Ayton Perfect In Win Over Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy lately, playing five games in seven nights with a pair of flights mixed into that. They have mostly struggled during this stretch with numerous key players in and out of the lineup, but they finished it strong with a dominant 110-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors at home on Sunday night.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Luka Doncic Announces Update After Raptors Game

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic returned to the lineup Sunday against the Toronto Raptors after missing Saturday’s 132-116 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers due to left groin soreness, a nagging injury that had limited him throughout the week.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Ex-NBA Star Exposes LeBron James on Social Media Days After Ruthless Criticism on Leadership

The Lakers have a 14-10 record with LeBron James and 11-6 without him. This doesn’t paint the picture of the 41-year-old leading his team to championship dreams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Lakers slapped with a rule violation after Luka Doncic’s shenanigans on Austin Reaves

Luka Doncic’s bromance with Austin Reaves had a hilarious highlight (or lowlight) on Sunday. Although Reaves has yet to see action on the court since the calendar flipped to 2026, he made a bit of an impact late in the contest against the visiting Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Luka Doncic Shares Injury Update After Lakers-Raptors

Injury, what? Luka Doncic made a ‘questionable’ status look like a myth tonight when he showed up against the Toronto Raptors. The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed home win by beating them 110-93.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Brandon Miller, Blazers

The Lakers finally looked like themselves again. Luka Doncic dropped 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 and seven, and the Lakers handled the visiting Raptors 110-93 on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 19

Lakers’ Drew Timme Is Motivated To Prove Haters Wrong; Impresses JJ Redick, Earns More Minutes

The Raptors visited Los Angeles tonight and went away with a 93-110 loss to the Lakers. On the second night of back-to-back games, Drew Timme played 16 minutes for the Lakers after a solid outing against the Trail Blazers last night.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 19

Deandre Ayton Makes Lakers History Against Raptors; JJ Redick Hails Dominant Performance

Deandre Ayton made history for the Lakers tonight as he became the only player to ever record 25 points while shooting 100% from the field with zero turnovers.

Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton grabs attention with perfect night vs. Raptors

Deandre Ayton delivered an excellent performance with his efficiency in the Los Angeles Lakers’ blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Ayton is going through the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 19

Lakers clamp down on defense in win over Raptors

Deandre Ayton scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and Luka Doncic also had 25 points as the Los Angeles Lakers turned improved defense into a much-needed 110-93 victory Sunday over the visiting Toronto Raptors.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 19

JJ Redick Reflects on Best Duke Performance One Day Before Kobe Bryant Dropped 81 Points

JJ Redick was one of the best pure scorers in college basketball history. During his time at Duke, he shattered school scoring records and won National Player of the Year honors in the 2005–06 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18

Lakers rumors: The sneaky trade LA is trying to pull off with 1st-round pick

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the point in the season where they’re looking to find a trade that will improve their team. It almost feels like clockwork at this point, and last season, they shocked the entire NBA world when they were able to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18

JJ Redick: Injuries Have Been Norm For Lakers All Season

The Los Angeles Lakers played on Saturday night without Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes or Deandre Ayton in the lineup. The result was head coach JJ Redick starting Maxi Kleber at center, Gabe Vincent at guard and using two-way players Drew Timme and Kobe Bufkin for a combined 51 minutes of action.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 18

LeBron James: Lakers Must ‘Right The Ship’ While Waiting To Get Healthy

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a huge January slump. Since Jan. 7, they are 1-5 with an average point differential of minus-6.8. Austin Reaves has been out for all six games, while all of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura missed at least one game in that stretch.

Drew Timme News / Lakers Nation / January 18

Drew Timme Happy To See Work Pay Off With NBA Career-High

The Los Angeles Lakers were without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The result was a 16-point loss in which the Lakers lost the rebounding battle by 15, but it also provided an opportunity for players like Drew Timme in regular season action.

Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 18

Western Conference Rival May Target Lakers' Austin Reaves in NBA Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers found a gem in 2021 when they signed undrafted free agent Austin Reaves. The University of Oklahoma product proved to be much better than expected, as he earned a roster spot and eventually became a starter and now holds his own playing alongside superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 17

Lakers’ Austin Reaves didn’t pay much attention to Rich Paul comments

The Lakers had a little outside noise this week, and Austin Reaves mostly ignored it. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Reaves did not pay much attention to comments made by Rich Paul, who suggested on his podcast with Max Kellerman that the Lakers should trade Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson Jr.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Austin Reaves expected to draw ‘big interest’ from 1 rival team

Austin Reaves will have some options if he wants to explore a move out of the City of Angels this summer. The Utah Jazz are expected to have “big interest” in the Los Angeles Lakers swingman Reaves, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo!