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Marcus Smart gearing up for ‘great’ battle with Anthony Edwards

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers welcome a familiar face on Friday in the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Lakers Drop Major Bronny James Update Before Facing Timberwolves

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to their Pacific Division foes, the Golden State Warriors, in their regular-season debut, losing 119-109.

Steph Curry News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Wolves' Anthony Edwards aching but ready

A pair of teams intent on finding more from their early-season game plans meet Friday when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game for both.

Lakers Around the Web

Star PF from rebuilding West team gets pegged as LA Lakers' trade target · Sporting News

Lakers star gets $240 million contract update amid LeBron James’ injury absence · Sporting News

Lakers’ 7-foot center instantly floated as trade candidate after franchise debut vs. Warriors · Sporting News

Lakers' Luka Doncic gets good news on groin injury · Sporting News

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23

JJ Redick felt self-inflicted mistakes led to Lakers loss to Warriors

Did the Lakers lose or did the Warriors win on opening night? Golden State took over in the second half and cruised to victory, but how much of that was the Warriors’ dominance versus the Lakers’ follies?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23

Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Not On Lakers’ Injury Report Vs. Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are both not on it despite getting banged up in the season opener.

Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Marcus Smart gives Lakers ‘toughest’ advice amid 0-1 start to season

Marcus Smart is helping the Los Angeles Lakers not lose confidence following their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Smart began his 12th year in the NBA, his first with the Lakers.

J.J. Redick News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Lakers Involved in FBI’s NBA Gambling Probe; JJ Redick Responds

News of the FBI’s investigation into illegal sports gambling and poker rings rocked the NBA world Thursday. The probe has led to 34 arrests—including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

$Is LeBron James, Lakers relationship already fractured beyond repair?$

Is LeBron James, Lakers relationship already fractured beyond repair?

LeBron James may just be the biggest elephant in the room this NBA season. Although Luka Doncic has brought new championship expectations with him to the Los Angeles Lakers since last season’s blockbuster trade, LeBron’s immediate future continues to be the No.

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23

Luka Dončić practices, Austin Reaves limited ahead of Wolves game

The Lakers appeared to have dodged an injury bullet regarding Luka Dončić. In the closing minutes against the Warriors, Luka seemed to have potentially suffered an injury, though he said it was “probably nothing” postgame.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23

Lakers’ JJ Redick Reveals Latest on Luka Doncic Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are eager to get up for their second game of the season on Friday, after dropping the season opener on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Old LeBron James ‘bet’ tweet goes viral amid NBA gambling scandal

With several individuals in the NBA being investigated for a gambling scandal, it appears sports fans are digging up old tweets that may or may not seem a bit suspicious.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

LeBron James Involved In Bombshell Gambling Investigation Because Of Damon Jones

When the FBI comes knocking on your door at dawn because you’ve been selling injury information about LeBron James to gamblers, you’ve officially crossed a line that shouldn’t even be visible from where you’re standing.

Rui Hachimura News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Rui Hachimura makes eye-opening admission about Lakers’ chemistry

LOS ANGELES – During the preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had their full lineup, minus LeBron James, for all of one games, and that was the final preseason game of their schedule.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / October 23

Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Controllable Things Lakers Can Fix Going Forward

One of the standout players for the Los Angeles Lakers during the preseason was Jarred Vanderbilt. Finally healthy during the offseason, Vanderbilt put in a lot of work on his game and there were even thoughts that he could start in place of LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23

Lakers Notes: Latest on Luka Doncic Injury, LeBron James Return Timeline, Austin Reaves Future

The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of several major storylines to open the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made headlines after unloading

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Projecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ Five Best Defenders

A few days before the season opener, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about how the team has to instill habits for a championship defense. For years, the mantra has been “defense wins championships.” Well, last year, the Lakers had the 17th-best defense in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut

Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.

Deandre Ayton is already a problem for Lakers

Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut

Luka Doncic makes unwanted history in Lakers season opener

25 NBA players who you forgot once made an All-Star Game

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23

'Vibes' around LeBron James concerning for Lakers

James is supposed to be in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, but his body language and behavior hint at a semi-retired athlete.

JJ Redick admits Lakers are in trouble without LeBron James

How Will Smith played a key role in Russell Westbrook's Lakers downfall

Lakers could be in big trouble until LeBron James returns

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Deandre Ayton News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton had a bizarre explanation for his poor debut with his new team. Ayton failed to seriously impact the game in Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Ca.