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Kendrick Perkins News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Kendrick Perkins isn’t sold on Lakers’ title chances despite 11-2 start
The Lakers have the NBA’s best record. Kendrick Perkins wants to see who they can beat before putting them among the league’s true title contenders. Perkins said on the Road Trippin’ Show that the Lakers still need a victory against one of the teams he considers a championship threat.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 13
Darius Acuff Jr. Names Luka Doncic As Toughest Player He’s Guarded
Throughout his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made some of the best defenders the NBA has to offer look absolutely foolish when trying to defend him.
Jerry West News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Jerry West spent three days in hospital after bringing Shaq, Kobe to Lakers
The Lakers got Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996. Jerry West got three days in the hospital. West later recalled how much that offseason took out of him, as Julian Eschenbach detailed for Basketball Network.
The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 13
The Lakers’ schedule will give them runway into big early-season tests 
The Lakers are riding a seven-game win streak and not only sit atop the league with an 11-2 record, they were the first team in the league to play 13 games in this early season.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / November 13
Lakers Know Kevon Looney Is Not Backup Center Solution
The Los Angeles Lakers swapped out their two centers from last season — Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes — for Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney. Kessler was the premier offseason acquisition by L.A., landing him on a four-year, $130 million deal in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 13
The Lakers are starting to find their way
Simply looking at the Lakers 11-2 record tells you they’ve been playing really well to start the season. Irrespective of the competition, you simply don’t win at this rate — including seven games in a row after Wednesday’s victory in Milwaukee — without doing way more things right than wrong.
Kendrick Perkins News / Fadeaway World / November 13
Kendrick Perkins Believes Lakers Aren’t Title Contenders Despite 11-2 Start
It’s early days, but the Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the NBA in the 2026-27 season at 11-2. The Lakers have surpassed expectations so far, but Kendrick Perkins explained on his Road Trippin’ Show why he still doesn’t believe they’re title contenders.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / November 13
Walker Kessler Wants To Improve As Decision-Maker
When Walker Kessler was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the belief was that his offensive role would be strictly as a finisher at the rim off the looks created by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 13
Luka Doncic Stresses Next Man Up Mentality Following Austin Reaves’ Potential Injury
The ankle injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic late in their victory over the Milwaukee Bucks seems to be a minor one that shouldn’t keep him out for much time, if any.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 13
'Should Have Took Him Out': Baron Davis, Nick Young Point Fingers At JJ Redick for Luka Doncic Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers have seven consecutive victories, which have pushed them to an 11-2 record, with Luka Doncic leading the charge. However, their latest 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks came at a cost.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Lakers face uncertainty over Austin Reaves’ return
The Lakers are waiting to learn how much time Austin Reaves might miss. The potential recovery estimates circulating online aren’t yet an answer. Reaves injured his left heel during a fast-break dunk attempt in Wednesday’s win over the Bucks.
Bronny James News / HITC / November 13
NBA insider makes ‘concerning’ Bronny James claim, shares potential replacement for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ bench has been struggling mightily for the past few games, and one Lakers insider thinks it might be time to move on from Bronny James.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 13
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Credits Slovenia Trip for Team’s Strong Chemistry
The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the hottest team in the NBA. The Lakers have the best record in the league as of Thursday, sitting at 11-2. They are currently on a seven-game winning streak, and although their schedule is considered "soft," the Lakers are taking full advantage.
‘The one guy’: Tim Hardaway Sr. says Luka Doncic could now do something that hasn’t happened in 64 years
Luka Doncic has had an incredible start to the new season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has averaged 38.6 points per game so far and is leading the race to win the MVP award at the end of the campaign.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13
Darius Acuff Jr. reveals the harsh reality of guarding Lakers star Luka Doncic
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has quickly established himself as a scoring threat.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 13
‘Feeling good’ – Shams Charania provides Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates
After Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both seemingly picked up injuries against the Milwaukee Bucks, Shams Charania provided an update. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have been the NBA’s highest-scoring duo so far this season.
Bronny James News / The Spun / November 12
Bronny James' Stats Through First 6 Games Of The Season Are Miserable
Bronny James is three years into his NBA career. It’s not going very well. The third-year NBA guard, playing without his dad for the first time, has played in six games so far this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12
Lakers get sigh of relief after Luka Doncic injury scare
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 at the Fiserv Forum in Wisconsin on Wednesday night. However, Doncic looked to injure his ankle during the game, raising questions about the superstar’s status.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / November 12
In 2021, Austin Reaves signed a $462,629 two-way contract after going undrafted; this year, the Lakers are paying him $41.3 million in Year 1 of his new deal
The Detroit Pistons were ready to take Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves at No. 42 in the 2021 NBA Draft. The catch: Detroit only wanted him on a two-way contract, so his camp asked the team to pass.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / November 12
Lakers get encouraging Luka Doncic update after ankle scare
The Lakers received some encouraging news about Luka Doncic a day after their seventh straight victory. Doncic woke up without pain Thursday after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday’s 123-112 win over the Bucks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Bronny James News / Fadeaway World / November 12
Shocking Bronny James Stat Explains Lakers’ Decision To Assign Him To G League
The Los Angeles Lakers have won seven straight games and are 11-2, but they have been outscored by 40 points in 16 minutes and 35 seconds when Bronny James has played this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12
JJ Redick rules out a devastating Austin Reaves scenario
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to determine the exact nature of the injury Austin Reaves suffered in Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but head coach JJ Redick has already ruled out one devastating scenario.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 12
Lakers Face Triple Injury Blow as JJ Redick Addresses Austin Reaves’ Achilles Injury Scare and Defends Playing Luka Doncic in Blowout Win
The Lakers’ worst nightmare nearly manifested just as the team was on a blistering 3–0 start to their road trip. The Los Angeles Lakers extended their red-hot winning streak to seven games on Wednesday night with a 123–112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, improving their league-best record to 11–2.
Lawson Lovering News / Hoops Rumors / November 10
Lakers Waive Two-Way Player Lawson Lovering
Two-way center Lawson Lovering has been waived by the Lakers, Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto tweets. The move was confirmed on the NBA transactions log. Lovering lasted with the club for only a couple of weeks.
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