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Jerry West News / The SportsRush / October 27
Awestruck by His Skyhook, Michael Cooper Recalls His First Encounter With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
From Jerry West and Elgin Baylor in the 1960s all the way to LeBron James and Luka Doncic today, every era of NBA history has had an exciting chapter of LA Lakers history.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 27
Luka Doncic Not Expected To Miss More Than 1 Week
Luka Doncic started the 2025-26 season on a tear, scoring over 40 points in the first two games and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their first win when they blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 27
Four Takeaways As Lakers Endure Rollercoaster Opening Week
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ opening week of their 79th season has been nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. A humbling defeat to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on opening night set an uneasy tone.
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.
Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / October 27
Austin Reaves’ strong play a double-edged sword for Lakers
Reaves strong play is a boost for the Lakers, but could cause problems down the road.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 27
James Worthy names key player in LA Lakers’ win and hails Marcus Smart’s performance
Former Lakers forward James Worthy breaks down the LA Lakers’ first win of the new season. After a disappointing start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally secured their first win.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 27
Austin Reaves Sets New Career High In Points Against Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers looked dominant in their first win of the 2025-26 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they faced an uphill battle as they traveled north for a back-to-back set.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Deandre Ayton Admits Lakers Teammates Get Him 'Ticked Off'
Deandre Ayton helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings with a 22-point, 15-rebound double-double. Ayton spoke honestly about how his teammates treat him before games.
Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / October 27
Kings HC Calls-Out NBA Officiating After 51-Point Austin Reaves Performance in Lakers Win
Another Lakers game, another round of raised fingers and pointed frustrations aimed at the officials—just a familiar story playing out with new characters.
Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / October 27
Austin Reaves red-hot for Lakers with Blazers up next
Austin Reaves is typically a complementary player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he's fresh off one of the top performances in franchise history. Reaves looks to follow-up an outing in which he nearly nailed a 50-point triple-double when the Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 27
Deandre Ayton needed Lakers teammates to troll him to fire him up
Deandre Ayton was widely criticized for his underwhelming performances in the first two games of the new Los Angeles Lakers season. All that changed Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 27
Austin Reaves joins Lakers royalty with career-high performance
Whenever the Los Angeles Lakers are without Luka Doncic and LeBron James, Austin Reaves rises to the occasion. That trend continued Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 27
Injured Lakers Starter Seen In Walking Boot Near Locker Room; JJ Redick Highlights Key Concern
After Gabe Vincent went on a preseason heater run against the Mavericks, the Lakers fans thought they found the short-term replacement for LeBron James in the starting lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers 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 26
Michael Cooper Breaks Down How Jerry West Scouted Him for the Lakers
Michael Cooper was a key piece of the “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers that won five NBA championships. But he was an unknown player upon arriving with the team and only played three games in his rookie season under head coach Jerry West.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26
JJ Redick Applauds Deandre Ayton For Patience Offensively
An X-factor for the Los Angeles Lakers this season is their starting center Deandre Ayton. The frontcourt was a huge priority for the Lakers this offseason, and they were able to add Ayton after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 25
Luka Doncic draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons for start to NBA season
You know a player is operating at an elevated level when they put up numbers like Chamberlain, the greatest statistical monster in NBA history. Doncic is doing just that through the first two games of the new season.
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