Luka Doncic yet again led the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominant stat line. Against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Lakers managed a 111-103 win, with key contributions from Doncic, who logged 30 points and 10 assists.
LeBron James is more ground-bound than ever, which is not a surprise whatsoever considering that he recently turned 41 years of age on the 30th of December this past calendar year.
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers added Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia in the offseason, the prevailing thought was the former Memphis Grizzlies’ duo would bolster the team’s defense.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Los Angeles Lakers were in a dogfight tonight with the New Orleans Pelicans, eventually coming out on top with a 111-103 final score. However, a key point for the Lakers was the lackadaisical energy from starting center Deandre Ayton.
JJ Redick acknowledged the delicate balance he has to maintain as LeBron James’ head coach on the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick spoke candidly on Tuesday about his approach to handling an aging superstar like James after the Lakers’ gritty 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.
The Lakers didn’t play well, had multiple scoring droughts and trailed in the fourth on Tuesday. But in the end, Luka Dončić and LeBron James were too good for New Orleans to overcome.
What can’t Islam Makhachev do? The UFC welterweight champion has already cemented his dominance inside the Octagon across two weight classes. Now, however, he appears to have turned his attention to a completely different sport—one that has surprisingly drawn comparisons to basketball icon LeBron James.
It is often said in the NBA that great players don’t just score points; they break the spirit of the opposition. On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers provided a masterclass in that very concept.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103, on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center to notch their third straight win. But it was far from easy, as the Lakers had to rally in the fourth quarter to eke out the come-from-behind victory.
Luka Doncic and LeBron James both scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the host New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday. Deandre Ayton paired 18 points with 11 rebounds as Los Angeles finished strongly with a 32-17 fourth quarter.
The Los Angeles Lakers went on the road for a quick two-game trip, starting with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. The Lakers remained shorthanded without key pieces, but were looking for their third straight win to begin 2026.
Many fans who rely solely on media commentary or social discussions might assume the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling mightily this year. Yet the reality paints a different picture, with the team performing strongly overall.
For a long time through the 1990s and 2000s, the NBA was dominated by iso-ball players. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden and many more, most teams around the league just gave their top player the ball and let them go to work.
The first fan voting returns for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game saw all three of the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstars in the top 10. Luka Doncic led all players in votes while LeBron James and Austin Reaves were ninth and tenth, respectively.
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently third in the Western Conference with a 22-11 record, but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing so far. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has gone at his players on a fair few occasions, most recently calling them out for not following his instructions.
The Los Angeles Lakers are winning. That part is undeniable. At 22–11, they sit third in the Western Conference and own the fourth-best record in the entire NBA.
Jake LaRavia has proven to be the perfect tonic for the resurgent Los Angeles Lakers ahead of Tuesday's road clash with the New Orleans Pelicans. The versatile wing, who signed as a free agent last summer, is in season-best form -- his surge arriving just when his team needed his two-way punch most.
Jake LaRavia briefly became impervious to the rules of professional basketball on Sunday. LaRavia and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Sunday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Lakers don’t have a patience problem. They have a timing problem. They started the season looking like a team that could hang in the West. Lately, they’ve looked like one trying to figure out how much urgency is too much urgency.