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Austin Reaves' career-best 51 points boost Lakers past Kings

Austin Reaves exploded for a career-high 51 points, Deandre Ayton complemented 22 points with a game-high 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers, playing without injured stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James, downed the host Sacramento Kings 127-120 on Sunday night.

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Austin Reaves Names One Teammate Stopping His Triple-Double in Career-High 51-Point Game vs Kings

The Lakers eked out a 127-120 win over the Kings, but it was far from easy. With key players sidelined, every minute on the court felt like a battle. Fans were already reeling from LeBron James’ absence due to a sciatic injury, and things got worse when Luka Dončić went down with a sprained finger and lower leg contusion.

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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?

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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.

Lakers Around the Web

How did Luka Doncic's replacement fare in first game as starter with Lakers? · Sporting News

Reaves nets career-high 51 for Luka-less Lakers · ESPN

Lakers trade idea sends Austin Reaves to Western Conference foe · Sporting News

Lakers linked to blockbuster trade for $195 million former All-Star · Sporting News

How many points did Bronny James score today? Stats, highlights for LeBron's son in Lakers vs. Kings · Sporting News

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Lakers Lose Another Starter Amid Luka Doncic Injury News

The Los Angeles Lakers were already significantly undermanned heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings with both Luka Doncic and LeBron James out with injuries.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 26

Austin Reaves Has Career Night To Lead Shorthanded Lakers To Win Over Kings

After picking up their first win of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for the first time this season to take on the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / October 26

Gabe Vincent Ruled Out Vs. Kings With Left Ankle Sprain

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that point guard Gabe Vincent has been ruled out on Sunday night’s game with a left ankle sprain after rolling it early in the third quarter.

Jerry West News / The SportsRush / October 27

Michael Cooper Explains How He 'Reluctantly' Took Jerry West’s Call After Being Drafted Mid-Pickup Game

Today, it’s hard to believe that Michael Cooper was drafted 60th overall, considering everything he went on to accomplish with the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time, though, his name wasn’t on any scout’s radar, which is why he didn’t even attend the draft.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

How Rui Hachimura hyped up Deandre Ayton during Timberwolves win

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get into the win column on Friday night after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-110. While much of the postgame focus was on Luka Doncic’s franchise record-setting night, a huge part of the win was the increased aggressiveness of Deandre Ayton, especially in the second half of the game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 26

Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Ahead of Kings Battle

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has determined how he's going to kick off his first 2025-26 game without All-Stars LeBron James or Luka Doncic, both of whom will miss at least the next week with injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially down to bare bones. The Lakers announced on Sunday that star Luka Doncic is set to miss at least one week due to a left finger sprain as well as a left lower leg contusion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26

Dirk Nowitzki Predicts Luka Doncic Will Lead League In Scoring This Season

Expectations were high for Luka Doncic coming into his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. A core component behind this was him getting into the best shape of his career and the solid performances for Slovenia in EuroBasket that followed.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 26

LeBron James' Former Teammate Predicts When He'll Announce Retirement

Anthony Davis wasn't the only new addition to help the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers claim the NBA championship that fateful, pandemic-disrupted season. Beyond general manager Rob Pelinka's blockbuster trade for the eventual 10-time All-Star big man, he also signed 3-and-D wing Danny Green, rim-rolling centers JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard.