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On YouTubeMarcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Marcus Smart is exactly the player the Lakers need 
There are just under five minutes left in the first half and the Lakers are trailing the Wolves by five points. Their defense is a bit scrambled and Austin Reaves is isolated against Julius Randle above the break, shaded towards the left side of the floor.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Rob Pelinka Has Been Consulting With Dodgers Executive Andrew Friedman
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have long been linked as the two most popular franchises in Southern California. Lakers legend Magic Johnson becoming
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Damon Jones pleads not guilty after allegedly providing injury info on LeBron James, Anthony Davis in illegal poker games
Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was implicated in the FBI investigation into illegal gambling involving NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was accused of providing injury information on Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers.
The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praises Luka Doncic’s Defense
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the 2025-26 season, leading the team to a 7-2 record. Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers’ most recent win, a thrilling comeback against the San Antonio Spurs where he dropped a near triple-double while scoring 35 points.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 7
What LeBron James really thinks of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Lakers’ title chances
LeBron James is still waiting to get the green light to return for the LA Lakers, but what kind of mindset will he bring into the new NBA season? Sciatica has forced LeBron to miss the start of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season, keeping him out of action as his teammates take on a tough early schedule.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / November 7
Do The Lakers Need LeBron James Back? Former NBA Champions Give Their Two Cents
With every passing win in the Lakers’ record, the newly brewing question in everyone’s mind is whether they still need LeBron James to succeed. The 40-year-old veteran superstar has been sidelined until the middle of November due to right sciatica nerve issues.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 7
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Fun of LeBron James During Latest Interview
Even as LeBron James remains sidelined to start the 2025-26 NBA season, he remains on the mind of many. James, who is getting set to enter his record-breaking twenty-third season in the NBA, still remains a popular topic of discussion all over the world.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Lakers’ LeBron James gets major shoutout from Cristiano Ronaldo with a little dig
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James received unexpected recognition from global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who combined admiration with a playful comment on his hair.
Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / November 7
Deandre Ayton Gets Real On Lakers Culture
Deandre Ayton likes what he’s seeing in Los Angeles. After a strong start to the season, the Lakers’ big man credited the team’s chemistry and mindset for how well things are coming together, even with injuries keeping key players out of the lineup.
Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Jaxson Hayes’ forgotten skill he hopes to bring to Lakers
LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-120 win against the Miami Heat last Sunday, Jaxson Hayes hit his first three-point shot of the season, off his only attempt thus far.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7
Cristiano Ronaldo takes a savage (and funny) shot at LeBron James
LeBron James is catching an unexpected stray this week from CR7.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6
Kendrick Perkins admits he was stunned by what Luka Doncic did against Victor Wembanyama
Luka Doncic dominated in the head-to-head matchup against Victor Wembanyama in their first meeting of the season. The Los Angeles Lakers took on the San Antonio Spurs in an early season showdown.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6
Marcus Smart vows late-game blunder will ‘never happen again’
Marcus Smart giveth and Marcus Smart taketh away. After being a positive on both ends of the court through the first 47:58.8 seconds of the game on Wednesday against the Spurs, Smart had one heck of a faux pas.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 6
JJ Redick felt Rui Hachimura made the two biggest plays of the game vs. Spurs
The Spurs put the Lakers to the test on Wednesday night. San Antonio was leading for most of the game and Los Angeles was rallying late in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, JJ Redick get honest on Luka Doncic’s defense
The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand.
Christian Wood News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6
Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion
Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 6
Stephen A. Smith Insists LeBron James’ Return Will Make the Lakers Championship Contenders
The Lakers are one of the most surprising stories at the early part of the NBA season. At 7-2, the Purple and Gold are No. 2 in the West and only trail the reigning champion OKC Thunder by a single game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
JJ Redick: Lakers Have Bought Into Being ‘Connected’ On & Off Court
One thing that has been apparent in watching the Los Angeles Lakers has been the fight they have shown on a nightly basis and the excellent chemistry they have.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Luka Doncic Enjoying Playing With Lakers Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to an incredible and surprising start to the 2025-26 season. They are 7-2 and have won five consecutive games, something that’s already impressive when looking at the quality of teams they’ve played.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Lakers slow down, foul out Victor Wembanyama in gritty win
NBA teams have figured out a way to slow down Victor Wembanyama in the past two games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 5
Lakers' LeBron James set to take big step in returning to court
LeBron James has yet to take to the court this season.
Jake Laravia News / Yardbarker / November 3
Lakers' Jake LaRavia has thrived since Grizzlies gave up on him
One year, the Memphis Grizzlies declined the fourth-year option on former No. 19 pick Jake LaRavia's rookie deal. Maybe the disrespect lit a fire under LaRavia, who has scored 25 points in two of his last three games for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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