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Ziaire Williams: Luka Doncic Is ‘Unbelievable’ Play And ‘Even Better Person’

After missing the last three games with a left foot injury, Ziaire Williams returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers and picked up where he left off, knocking down three 3-pointers in the team’s 21-point victory over the Miami Heat.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick Believes Offense Is Only Scratching the Surface

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have a complete roster from top to bottom, but they're off to a hot start. The Lakers sit at 6-2 entering Wednesday's contest against the Sacramento Kings, and a major reason for that is their offense.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

Can you name the top 15 scorers in Los Angeles Lakers history?

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the NBA's cornerstone franchises. How many of the top 15 scorers in team history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Trade Talk Sports / November 4

Luka Doncic Is Getting a Kobe Comparison. Here’s Why

Luka Doncic is putting up numbers that are getting difficult to explain. Forty-two points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-117 win over the Miami Heat is another remarkable night’s work.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Erik Spoelstra: Austin Reaves Is Winning Player

Over the years, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has worked to improve his game, going from an undrafted free agent to an All-Star-caliber talent who has garnered respect and admiration from players and coaches across the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Rich Paul fires back at Max Kellerman arguing Lakers is better because LeBron James is gone

In a recent episode of their Game Over podcast, hosts Max Kellerman and Rich Paul went back and forth over the Los Angeles Lakers’ success without LeBron James this season.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 4

Viral video of Barack Obama calling out Bill Simmons’ ‘fantasy’ Luka Doncic take resurfaces

Former U.S. President Barack Obama was quick to call out popular sports analyst Bill Simmons after he picked Luka Doncic for labeling the Slovenian as the best 20-year-old ever.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Luka Doncic Technical Foul Against Heat Rescinded

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic’s technical foul from Monday night’s win over the Miami Heat has been rescinded. Doncic picked up the technical foul late in the second quarter after appearing to clap at the officials.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Silver Screen & Roll / November 4

Is the Lakers’ red-hot offense sustainable?

Back-to-back wins helped get the taste of a really frustrating loss out of the mouths of Lakers fans to start the week. The absurd play of Luka Dončić also helped us forget as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 4

Lakers May Trade Jaden Hardy And Waive Bronny James, Per NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers could explore trading Jaden Hardy or waiving Bronny James as they search for roster upgrades, according to insider Jovan Buha. Despite

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Ziaire Williams News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 4

Ziaire Williams not sure what caused foot soreness, hopeful injury is behind him

After a three-game hiatus because of foot soreness, Ziaire Williams returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation in Monday night’s 138-117 win over the Miami Heat.

Lawson Lovering News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Lawson Lovering Explains What He Will Bring To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a change to their roster, signing center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract while waiving forward AK Okereke. The move wasn’t a major one by any means, but it was necessary given the Lakers’ lack of center depth and struggles of Kevon Looney to begin the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 4

Lakers' Cameron Carr Shares Hilarious Story About His Dad and Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers have retooled like no other this past offseason. The Lakers added nine new players to their roster, some via free agency or trade.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 4

NFL Legend Terrell Owens Calls Out Former Lakers Star LeBron James for Major Flaw

The Los Angeles Lakers have entered a new era this season. After eight seasons with LeBron James as the franchise player, the Lakers have turned over

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has had a phenomenal start to the season, and Kendrick Perkins has drawn comparisons to Kobe Bryant. On the latest edition of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins put Doncic’s play and mentality into perspective.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Austin Reaves Happy To Have Walker Kessler On Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers identified Walker Kessler as the big man they wanted to pair with their dynamic backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason and the front office traded a lot of draft capital to bring him in while signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Quentin Grimes: It’s ‘Surreal’ Watching Luka Doncic Perform At This Level

It is far too early to talk about MVP, but if there was a conversation right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic would be at the forefront. Doncic is averaging 38.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.1 assists while shooting 49.7% from the field and 42.7% from 3-point range.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / November 4

NBA Backtracks on Luka Doncic Ruling as Lakers Star Avoids Fine Amid MVP Controversy

Luka Doncic could hardly believe what had happened. With 1:12 left in the second quarter against the Miami Heat, the Lakers star reacted to referee Jacyn Goble’s no-call by clapping in frustration.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 4

Luka Doncic told he’s the ‘closest thing to Kobe’ after performance vs Miami Heat

Luka Doncic has been compared to Kobe Bryant by Kendrick Perkins after another outstanding performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current win streak hit two games following their 138-117 thrashing of the Miami Heat on Monday, and the team welcomed the return of forward Ziaire Williams.