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Lakers’ J.J. Redick Throws Subtle Shot at Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers sit atop the NBA at 11-2 after a Wednesday night win over the Milwaukee Bucks, yet the victory exposed lingering concerns about their depth.

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Austin Reaves Day-To-Day With Left Heel Bruise

The main story coming out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Milwaukee Bucks was the injury status of guard Austin Reaves. Late in the third quarter of the contest, Reaves came down a bit awkwardly on his left leg following a dunk attempt and immediately began limping, ultimately asking for sub and going straight to the locker room.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / November 13

'Killing the League': 2x NBA Champion Gives Wild Luka Doncic Take as Lakers Star Leads MVP Race

The clock was winding down in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers when Luka Doncic collected the ball and launched a heave from 62 feet away.

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How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Kendrick Perkins News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Kendrick Perkins isn’t sold on Lakers’ title chances despite 11-2 start

The Lakers have the NBA’s best record. Kendrick Perkins wants to see who they can beat before putting them among the league’s true title contenders. Perkins said on the Road Trippin’ Show that the Lakers still need a victory against one of the teams he considers a championship threat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 13

Darius Acuff Jr. Names Luka Doncic As Toughest Player He’s Guarded

Throughout his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made some of the best defenders the NBA has to offer look absolutely foolish when trying to defend him.

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Jerry West News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Jerry West spent three days in hospital after bringing Shaq, Kobe to Lakers

The Lakers got Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996. Jerry West got three days in the hospital. West later recalled how much that offseason took out of him, as Julian Eschenbach detailed for Basketball Network.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 13

The Lakers’ schedule will give them runway into big early-season tests

The Lakers are riding a seven-game win streak and not only sit atop the league with an 11-2 record, they were the first team in the league to play 13 games in this early season.

Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / November 13

Lakers Know Kevon Looney Is Not Backup Center Solution

The Los Angeles Lakers swapped out their two centers from last season — Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes — for Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney. Kessler was the premier offseason acquisition by L.A., landing him on a four-year, $130 million deal in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz.

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / November 13

The Lakers are starting to find their way

Simply looking at the Lakers 11-2 record tells you they’ve been playing really well to start the season. Irrespective of the competition, you simply don’t win at this rate — including seven games in a row after Wednesday’s victory in Milwaukee — without doing way more things right than wrong.

Kendrick Perkins News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Kendrick Perkins Believes Lakers Aren’t Title Contenders Despite 11-2 Start

It’s early days, but the Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the NBA in the 2026-27 season at 11-2. The Lakers have surpassed expectations so far, but Kendrick Perkins explained on his Road Trippin’ Show why he still doesn’t believe they’re title contenders.

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Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / November 13

Walker Kessler Wants To Improve As Decision-Maker

When Walker Kessler was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the belief was that his offensive role would be strictly as a finisher at the rim off the looks created by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 13

Luka Doncic Stresses Next Man Up Mentality Following Austin Reaves’ Potential Injury

The ankle injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic late in their victory over the Milwaukee Bucks seems to be a minor one that shouldn’t keep him out for much time, if any.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 13

'Should Have Took Him Out': Baron Davis, Nick Young Point Fingers At JJ Redick for Luka Doncic Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers have seven consecutive victories, which have pushed them to an 11-2 record, with Luka Doncic leading the charge. However, their latest 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks came at a cost.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Lakers face uncertainty over Austin Reaves’ return

The Lakers are waiting to learn how much time Austin Reaves might miss. The potential recovery estimates circulating online aren’t yet an answer. Reaves injured his left heel during a fast-break dunk attempt in Wednesday’s win over the Bucks.

Bronny James News / HITC / November 13

NBA insider makes ‘concerning’ Bronny James claim, shares potential replacement for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ bench has been struggling mightily for the past few games, and one Lakers insider thinks it might be time to move on from Bronny James.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 13

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Credits Slovenia Trip for Team’s Strong Chemistry

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the hottest team in the NBA. The Lakers have the best record in the league as of Thursday, sitting at 11-2. They are currently on a seven-game winning streak, and although their schedule is considered "soft," the Lakers are taking full advantage.

NBA News / HITC / November 13

‘The one guy’: Tim Hardaway Sr. says Luka Doncic could now do something that hasn’t happened in 64 years

Luka Doncic has had an incredible start to the new season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has averaged 38.6 points per game so far and is leading the race to win the MVP award at the end of the campaign.