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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 26
Luka Doncic Catches Heat as Skip Bayless Questions His Trust in 4x Champion: 'You Can’t Relax?'
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Doncic had a monster game with 46 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists on 57.1% shooting from deep.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 26
Lakers Coach JJ Redick Shares Unexpected Stance on NBA GOAT Debate
The GOAT debate in the NBA and in any professional sports is ongoing, as narratives change almost daily, with iconic players rising and falling in fans' and media rankings.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 26
Lakers tame Bulls behind huge Luka Dončić performance 
Luka Dončić poured in 46 points and the Lakers put together one of their better defensive performances of the season as they knocked off the Bulls in Chicago, 129-118.
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 26
Luka Doncic Drops 46 To Lead Lakers Past Bulls
The Los Angeles Lakers had to deal with some tough weather, delaying their flight out of Dallas. They eventually took off on Sunday though and made it to the Windy City for their matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 26
Carmelo Anthony Defends LeBron James From Kevin Garnett’s 'Ruined The All-Star Game' Comment
The NBA All-Star Game was once one of the highlight matches of the year, even though it didn’t count for much other than bragging rights. The best went up against the best to determine which team had the superior group of players.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / January 26
Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Announcement on Monday
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers secured their third win in four games on Saturday, defeating Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 on the road.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 26
JJ Redick Reveals Loss Involving Luka Doncic on Monday
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is in his second season leading the Lakers, guiding a franchise with enormous expectations for a championship, while navigating the long road of an 82-game grind.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 26
Lakers still have plenty to figure out in search of real identity
We can safely say that while the Lakers are winning games, they still look far from true title contenders. Record aside, the profile is shaky, writes Khobi Price of the California Post.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 26
Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 25, the NBA announced.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 26
‘Next Year Is the Farewell Tour’: LeBron James Predicted to Announce Retirement
LeBron James’ final chapter with Los Angeles Lakers may be closer than fans expect, based on assumptions from former Lakers guard Lou Williams. Retirement chatter followed James all offseason after the Lakers ended the 2024-25 season with a 50–32 record, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 26
Insider On Lakers’ Center Pursuits: ‘Big Men Will Do Backflips’
With the Lakers still in need of 3-and-D wings, reports mention the center position as a second priority for the purple and gold. Despite the narrative that “no one wants to play for the Lakers,” one insider has run to the contrary, offering some hope ahead of the deadline.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 26
Rui Hachimura Willing To Come Off Bench
For most of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura has been entrenched as a starter. Hachimura’s game has grown exponentially in this time as well as he has become the team’s most consistent 3-point shooter while greatly improving his rebounding and defensive effort.
Bobby Marks News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26
The Lakers don’t have the assets for Giannis. Bobby Marks already explained why it won’t work
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors keep circulating around the Lakers. Pairing him with Luka Doncic makes for good speculation. The actual trade assets Los Angeles has available make it unrealistic before the February 5 deadline.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / January 26
Lakers among three teams interested in Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga
It sounds as though there are several teams looming as the Kuminga saga continues to play out in northern California.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25
Lakers' LeBron James shares how Luka Doncic's second return to Dallas differed from first
On Saturday, Doncic returned to the American Airlines Center for a second time since the Dallas Mavericks traded him in February 2025. This time, he shed no tears.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 24
JJ Redick Reveals Game Lakers' Austin Reaves May Return
One hot topic of discussion during the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game road trip, aside from all the speculation heading toward the NBA trade deadline and the drama surrounding LeBron James and Jeanie Buss, has been the return of rising star Austin Reaves to the floor.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 24
Former NBA Champion Torches Deandre Ayton Over Lakers Situation
During the NBA offseason, one of the Los Angeles Lakers' top priorities was upgrading the frontcourt with a center who could provide rim protection and be a consistent threat on offense.
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