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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 8
The Lakers are apparently a good third quarter team now 
For much of the LeBron James era, one of the defining characteristics of the team, more often than not, was how much they struggled in third quarters. For some reason, the halftime adjustments discussed in the locker room needed some sort of nesting period before taking effect.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 8
Final Injury Report for Lakers-Pistons: Will Luka Doncic, Jalen Duren Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an interconference showdown. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with an 8-2 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at home Friday night.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Luka Doncic Out Vs. Pistons
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with low back tightness. Doncic originally popped up on the injury report as questionable before being ruled out hours before tipoff.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 8
Joe Johnson Explains Why LeBron James Leaving Lakers Was The Best Thing For Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic is making scoring 40 points look like any ordinary night, and former NBA player Joe Johnson believes LeBron James‘ departure helped create the conditions for this extraordinary offensive explosion.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Walker Kessler: Luka Doncic Is ‘Pretty Clear’ MVP
As the first half wound down between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers, Walker Kessler set a brush screen for Luka Doncic, who launched a three-quarter court shot at the buzzer and drilled it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 8
Derek Fisher gives verdict on whether LA Lakers made mistake keeping Bronny James and waiving Dalton Knecht
Former Los Angeles Lakers player Derek Fisher has given his verdict on the team’s decision to keep Bronny James. Amid a roster crunch at the start of the season, the LA Lakers chose to waive former first round pick Dalton Knecht.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 8
Los Angeles Takes on Detroit Sunday at Little Caesars Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Little Caesars Arena, with tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 8-2 and have won 4 straight.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Mike Krzyzewski Not Surprised To See JJ Redick Thriving As Lakers Head Coach
Now in his third season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has proven to be one of the best young coaches in the NBA today. While there were a lot of questions at the time of his hire since he had never been a head coach at any level, he has shown that he was the right person for the job.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Luka Doncic Honored To Be Compared To Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was recently compared to late legend Kobe Bryant by ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins for his mentality. The tie between the two was made after Doncic’s scorching start to the 2026-27 season in which he is leading the NBA in scoring by over eight points per game.
Kobe Bryant News / Athlon Sports / November 8
In 2000, Kobe Bryant won the Lakers' first title since 1988; the signed game ball later sold for $508,000 at Sotheby's, a record for any championship-clinching basketball
The Los Angeles Lakers needed six games to finish the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals. When the final buzzer sounded at Staples Center, the victory delivered the franchise’s first championship since 1988 and began a three-year run at the top.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 8
Wife of fan ejected from Lakers-Kings game breaks silence on Luka Doncic confrontation
One Sacramento Kings fan was ejected from the game against the LA Lakers after throwing a ball at a referee, after which he was confronted by Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 8
Austin Reaves predicted Luka Doncic’s 40-point scoring tear over a year before Lakers star delivered
Austin Reaves appears to have known exactly what Luka Doncic was capable of, with a prediction he made more than a year ago resurfacing as the Lakers star enjoys a remarkable start to the 2026-27 NBA season.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 8
Luka Doncic is now on track to break Michael Jordan’s record that’s been untouched for 40 years
Luka Doncic is the early favourite to win the MVP award this season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has had a phenomenal start to the campaign and is believed to be leading Victor Wembanyama in the race for that accolade.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / November 7
'I Don’t Know if We’ve Seen Nothing Like This' - Three-time NBA Champ Labels Luka Doncic a 'Savage'
Heading into the 2026-27 season, Luka Doncic had enormous pressure on his shoulders to lead the Los Angeles Lakers into a new era following LeBron James’ departure.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 7
Eyewitness Reveals Lakers Staffer Confronting Onrushing Blazers Star Over Game Ball
A gesture of respect between teammates turned into an unexpected standoff over a basketball on a night when Luka Doncic dominated with his 53 points on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Austin Reaves’ incredibly accurate Luka Doncic prediction from over 1 year ago resurfaced by reporter
To say Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a hot start to the 2026-27 NBA season would be an incredible understatement. The six-time All-Star’s offensive outburst has led the Lakers to an 8-2 record and atop the Western Conference Standings.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / November 8
Lakers vs. Pistons Injury Report: Luka Doncic Is Questionable For Premium NBA Matchup
Following a resounding win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers are first in the standings at 8-2, but they don’t have much time to think about their current position.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 7
Lakers’ JJ Redick Reveals What Impressed Him About Adou Thiero
The Los Angeles Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference. The Lakers have started the season winning eight of their first 10 games. They are one of the league's hottest teams and are off to their best start since the 2019-20 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits
Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important.
Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Bronny James’ future with Lakers is in doubt
The Los Angeles Lakers made a move Thursday that will raise speculation about Bronny James’ future with the organization. James was one of two players assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
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