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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 5

Lakers dethrone Kings with solid defensive showing

It wasn’t as comfortable a win as some may have wished, but the Lakers took care of business in Sacramento on Wednesday, beating the Kings, 116-103. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves carried LA on the night, combining for 61 points and 11 assists.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4

Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement

Even though Philadelphia doesn't rely on him to carry the scoring load, James continues to make history.

Joel Embiid gets a technical foul for heated altercation with Pistons player

Jaylen Brown reveals who is truly taking charge for the 76ers

Kingston Flemings shines for Hawks in first career start

Jonathan Kuminga gets a flagrant foul for elbowing Alperen Sengun in face

James Harden appears to have an in-game argument with Kenny Atkinson

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Adou Thiero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Lakers’ Adou Thiero roster decision hints at potential injury status

The Los Angeles Lakers took a step closer towards having a fully healthy roster and complete rotation during their 138-117 shellacking of the Miami Heat on Monday when forward Ziaire Williams returned to the lineup after missing three games due to a foot injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Kobe Bryant News / Kicks on SI / November 4

First Look at the Nike Kobe 9 Low Protro 'Philippines'

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a global following, but he had an especially passionate fanbase in Asia. Bryant took countless trips to Asian countries throughout his NBA career, inspiring multiple colorways of his most popular signature Nike sneakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Ziaire Williams: Luka Doncic Is ‘Unbelievable’ Play And ‘Even Better Person’

After missing the last three games with a left foot injury, Ziaire Williams returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers and picked up where he left off, knocking down three 3-pointers in the team’s 21-point victory over the Miami Heat.

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

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 4

Lakers’ JJ Redick Believes Offense Is Only Scratching the Surface

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have a complete roster from top to bottom, but they're off to a hot start. The Lakers sit at 6-2 entering Wednesday's contest against the Sacramento Kings, and a major reason for that is their offense.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

Can you name the top 15 scorers in Los Angeles Lakers history?

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the NBA's cornerstone franchises. How many of the top 15 scorers in team history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Trade Talk Sports / November 4

Luka Doncic Is Getting a Kobe Comparison. Here’s Why

Luka Doncic is putting up numbers that are getting difficult to explain. Forty-two points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-117 win over the Miami Heat is another remarkable night’s work.

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.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Erik Spoelstra: Austin Reaves Is Winning Player

Over the years, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has worked to improve his game, going from an undrafted free agent to an All-Star-caliber talent who has garnered respect and admiration from players and coaches across the league.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Rich Paul fires back at Max Kellerman arguing Lakers is better because LeBron James is gone

In a recent episode of their Game Over podcast, hosts Max Kellerman and Rich Paul went back and forth over the Los Angeles Lakers’ success without LeBron James this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 4

Viral video of Barack Obama calling out Bill Simmons’ ‘fantasy’ Luka Doncic take resurfaces

Former U.S. President Barack Obama was quick to call out popular sports analyst Bill Simmons after he picked Luka Doncic for labeling the Slovenian as the best 20-year-old ever.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Luka Doncic Technical Foul Against Heat Rescinded

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic’s technical foul from Monday night’s win over the Miami Heat has been rescinded. Doncic picked up the technical foul late in the second quarter after appearing to clap at the officials.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 4

Is the Lakers’ red-hot offense sustainable?

Back-to-back wins helped get the taste of a really frustrating loss out of the mouths of Lakers fans to start the week. The absurd play of Luka Dončić also helped us forget as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 4

Lakers May Trade Jaden Hardy And Waive Bronny James, Per NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers could explore trading Jaden Hardy or waiving Bronny James as they search for roster upgrades, according to insider Jovan Buha. Despite

Ziaire Williams News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 4

Ziaire Williams not sure what caused foot soreness, hopeful injury is behind him

After a three-game hiatus because of foot soreness, Ziaire Williams returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation in Monday night’s 138-117 win over the Miami Heat.

Lawson Lovering News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Lawson Lovering Explains What He Will Bring To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a change to their roster, signing center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract while waiving forward AK Okereke. The move wasn’t a major one by any means, but it was necessary given the Lakers’ lack of center depth and struggles of Kevon Looney to begin the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 4

Lakers' Cameron Carr Shares Hilarious Story About His Dad and Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers have retooled like no other this past offseason. The Lakers added nine new players to their roster, some via free agency or trade.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 4

NFL Legend Terrell Owens Calls Out Former Lakers Star LeBron James for Major Flaw

The Los Angeles Lakers have entered a new era this season. After eight seasons with LeBron James as the franchise player, the Lakers have turned over

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Austin Reaves Happy To Have Walker Kessler On Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers identified Walker Kessler as the big man they wanted to pair with their dynamic backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason and the front office traded a lot of draft capital to bring him in while signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current win streak hit two games following their 138-117 thrashing of the Miami Heat on Monday, and the team welcomed the return of forward Ziaire Williams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4