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On YouTubeDeandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / November 9
Deandre Ayton Admits What Went Wrong During Practice That Led to Lakers Loss
“I’ll be honest with you, I did have one moment in that first half when we had a few possessions we couldn’t score against the zone, it’d be great to have LeBron just to throw it to in the high post,” JJ Redick had said after the Lakers’ opening loss to the Warriors, and he might be feeling the same again tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 9
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hawks 
Turns out the Lakers won’t be going 80-2 this season. Even if their win streak wasn’t going to last forever, there were more ceremonious ways for it to end.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 9
Paul Pierce Offers Bold Bench Solution to Lakers’ LeBron James Dilemma
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season looking as good as ever, and without LeBron James in their squad, which has raised eyebrows. Do the purple and gold really need their King back?
Lakers Around the Web
Meet the NBA Draft prospect drawing Luka Doncic comparisons
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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Lakers’ JJ Redick keeps it real about LA’s defense minus LeBron James
Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ road tilt in Atlanta, JJ Redick told reporters he likes where the defense sits through nine games, even with LeBron James sidelined, and circled two fixes for this trip.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / November 8
JJ Redick storms out of his news conference after Lakers' awful loss
JJ Redick was more than a little bit crabby after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their worst loss of the season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
Mouhamed Gueye's career day helps short-handed Hawks stun Lakers
Mouhamed Gueye and Zaccharie Risacher combined for 40 points to help the short-handed Atlanta Hawks take a 122-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 8
JJ Redick’s Direct Message to Bronny James Emerges on Saturday
Second-year Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James revealed head coach JJ Redick’s personal message to him ahead of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8
Lethargic Lakers blown out by Hawks as win streak snapped
The Lakers’ five-game win streak was halted in a blowout 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Luka Dončić ended with 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists but shot 7-17 from the field.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Lakers Begin Road Trip With Poor Effort Against Shorthanded Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling as they began a five-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Lakers were going for their sixth straight win but again had to do so shorthanded with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and others out of the lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8
The Lakers are noticing Luka Dončić stepping up on defense this season
While there were a lot of unfair criticisms lobbied his way, one of the more fair — and persistent — critiques of Luka Dončić has been his defense. Throughout his career, Luka’s defense has come under fire time and time again.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8
Lakers, Hawks Reveal Starting Lineups for Saturday Game
The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks announced their starting lineups ahead of their matchup on Saturday. Los Angeles have won their last five games despite missing key players throughout, and look to earn another win to close in on the Oklahoma City Thunder's top spot in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 8
Lakers' JJ Redick Announces Austin Reaves News After Three Missed Games
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll, entering Saturday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks riding a five-game winning streak. Their depth around the star trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves has stepped up, which has been necessary with all three missing time with injury early in the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 8
Exciting news emerges on Lakers center Maxi Kleber
Kleber was acquired from Dallas in February as part of the Luka Doncic trade, but he has yet to appear in a regular-season game with the Lakers.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8
Lakers vs Hawks Expert Predictions Ahead of First Meeting This Season
Whether or not any of LeBron James, Luka Doncic or sometimes even Austin Reaves are healthy, the Los Angeles Lakers have proven that they can piece together wins this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8
JJ Redick: Marcus Smart Has Been Quarterback Of Lakers’ Defense
Marcus Smart was a thorn in the Los Angeles Lakers’ side for nearly a decade as a member of the Boston Celtics. However, L.A. jumped on the opportunity of bringing in Smart when the Washington Wizards bought him out during this past offseason.
Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Maxi Kleber Ready For Return To Action
The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug early this season as LeBron James has yet to play while Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have also missed time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 8
Former Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Gets Honest About Why Russell Westbrook Era Failed
Russell Westbrook is an undisputed future Hall of Famer. So why has he become such a passed-over journeyman in his NBA dotage? The 6-foot-4 UCLA product, 36, spent a year-and-a-half with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, from 2021-22 through a portion of 2022-23, while on a maximum contract.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Luka Doncic Believes Rui Hachimura Is Having Underrated Season For Lakers
An unsung hero for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season has been Rui Hachimura, who has been a steady source of offense while holding his own defensively.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 8
Luka Doncic, Lakers embrace challenge vs. short-handed Hawks
Some of the luster will be missing Saturday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Atlanta Hawks in a game that will be contested without two marquee stars.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / November 8
Austin Reaves Development Emerges Amid Third Missed Game for Lakers
Austin Reaves has missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last two games due to injury, including Wednesday’s hard-fought 118-116 victory against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7
Lakers guard Austin Reaves' injury is more serious than previously thought
Austin Reaves’ injury may not be all that minor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 7
Unheralded Lakers pickup could have big impact this season
Nick Smith, Jr. was dumped by the Charlotte Hornets this summer. Now on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 21-year-old could have a big impact this season.
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 / 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.
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