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On YouTubeAustin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 1
Austin Reaves looks set for a massive payday in free agency 
Estimates for Austin Reaves’ next contract continue to rise amidst his scorching-hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season. On Friday, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported that “the belief around the league is that $30 million per year is the absolute baseline” for Reaves when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 1
Luka Doncic running the show for Lakers, as Heat arrive in Los Angeles
With Luka Doncic back in the fold, the Los Angeles Lakers will be out to solve what ails them at home when they host the Miami Heat on Sunday. The Lakers are just 1-2 in home games (4-2 overall) and have yet to see LeBron James (sciatica) play this season.
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.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 1
Lakers HC JJ Redick Reveals Why Deandre Ayton Sat Out Second Half of Win vs Grizzlies
The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers managed to outlast the similarly shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies in FedEx Forum on Friday, despite losing their new starting center for the entire second half of the game.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / November 1
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Clear Verdict on LeBron James’ Lakers Future Amid Injury Uncertainty
After an offseason filled with speculation about LeBron James’ future, the Los Angeles Lakers began without their biggest star. James remains sidelined with a lingering sciatica injury, raising concerns about his recovery and the team’s title hopes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 1
Charles Barkley says LeBron James must face reality over injury, ‘you know what that means’
LeBron James has not played a single minute in the 2025-26 NBA season. Before the campaign even began, he was ruled out with sciatica in his lower back.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 1
Marcus Smart Believes Luka Doncic Can Average 40 Points This Season
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the season, scoring at least 40 points in each of his first three games, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to do so.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 1
Emirates NBA Cup Western Conference Group B Update: Lakers Start 1-0 After Win Over Grizzlies
The third year of the Emirates NBA Cup kicked off on Halloween and there was a fair share of close games. For the Los Angeles Lakers, they hit the road for their first group play game against the Memphis Grizzlies and came away with an impressive 117-112 victory.
Gabe Vincent News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 1
Lakers' Gabe Vincent Sends Warning to Opponents Trying to Score on Him
Los Angeles Lakers reserve point guard Gabe Vincent may have missed much of the 4-2 squad's early slate of regular season games, but when he has played he's shown why Lakers team president and general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to splurge on him with a three-year, $33 million free agent contract in the summer of 2023.
Luka Doncic News / Fastbreak on SI / November 1
Luka Doncic Has Doubts About Reaching Historic NBA Milestone
The Los Angeles Lakers have seen some amazing streaks during their time in the NBA, but Luka Doncic is currently doing something that just one other player in the history of the game has done.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 1
Austin Reaves Happy To Get Luka Doncic Back In Lakers Lineup
Luka Doncic returned to action on Friday night and immediately picked up where he left off before getting injured, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a road win over the Memphis Grizzlies to kick off Emirates NBA Cup group play action.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 1
South Bay Lakers 2025-26 Training Camp Roster
The NBA G League is an important tool for teams to use to develop talent in-house and potentially find role players for a low cost. For the Los Angeles Lakers, the South Bay Lakers have unearthed quality talent in recent years, most notably two-time champion Alex Caruso.
LeBron James News / HITC / November 1
Shaquille O’Neal backs LeBron James to make a big impact when he returns for the Lakers
LeBron James has been dealing with sciatica, which has kept him out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first five games. James isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Lakers lineup until mid-November at the earliest.
Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
How Jaxson Hayes and the Lakers bench energy change the game
LOS ANGELES – Back during the preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench unit, mostly composed of Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Marcus Smart all played key roles during the team’s final preseason game, a win against the Golden State Warriors.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 31
NBA insider names three superstars who may switch teams
The 2025-26 NBA season is just over a week old, yet things are already starting to get spicy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 31
Pride may keep Mavericks from making the right move with Anthony Davis
The Dallas Mavericks' future looks bright with 18-year-old Cooper Flagg in the fold. It would look a lot brighter if they'd trade their expensive All-Star big man.
LeBron James News / Field Level Media / October 31
LeBron James celebrates favorite season with Halloween kids' book
LeBron James has a treat for his younger fans this Halloween. The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Thursday that the latest in his series of children's books, "Happy Spooky Halloween," will be released on July 21, 2026.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / October 31
Austin Reaves boosting value in contract year
The Lakers have held their own in recent days despite missing both LeBron James and Luka Doncic due to injuries. The play of guard Austin Reaves has been a major reason why Los Angeles has put up a 2-1 record without its two superstars — after scoring 51 points in Sacramento on Sunday and pouring in 41 more vs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 30
Red-hot Austin Reaves solidifies his place in Lakers lore
Reaves has a achieved a feat no Laker has accomplished in 55 years.
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