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Lakers Coach JJ Redick Addresses Jaxson Hayes Punishment

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers’ frontcourt will be shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. This is after the NBA issued a one-game suspension on center Jaxson Hayes for an incident against the Washington Wizards.

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The conflicted feelings of another quiet Lakers trade deadline

The trade deadline came and went for the Lakers with just a single trade executed: Gabe Vincent and a second round pick in exchange for Hawks sharpshooting veteran Luke Kennard.

Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Lakers Coach Shares Austin Reaves Update After Return From Injury

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves made his long-awaited return to action on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Reaves missed 19 straight games due to an aggravated calf injury, which he sustained on Christmas Day.

Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / February 5

Lakers Acquire Luke Kennard From Hawks For Gabe Vincent, 2032 Second-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Drew Timme News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 5

Drew Timme Talks Lakers Role, Viral Moment, LeBron & Luka and Adjusting to the NBA

Los Angeles Lakers big man Drew Timme recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about what his experience has been like with the storied franchise during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Luke Kennard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 5

Lakers Trade Deadline Grade: Ranking Luke Kennard Deal by Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Thursday's NBA trade deadline with hopes of improving their roster in one way or another. Even though the team didn't have the trade assets to land Giannis Antetokounmpo in a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles had some options, but ended up making only one move before the buzzer sounded at 12 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 5

5 players the Lakers should target in the buyout market

The Lakers made only one trade on Thursday, sending Gabe Vincent to the Hawks for Luke Kennard. With the deadline now in the past, the only way to add players is through the buyout market.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5

Focus Shifts To Buyout Market After Only Making One Deadline Trade

This has been a busy NBA trade deadline across the league, and the Los Angeles Lakers finally got in the mix early Thursday morning by reportedly trading Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for sharpshooter Luke Kennard.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Lakers hit Dalton Knecht with a double whammy at the NBA trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and for Tennessee Vol fans hoping that former star Dalton Knecht finally would get sprung from the jail that the Los Angeles Lakers have basically put him in, well, that didn't happen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Could Lakers’ G League Pair Earn Opportunities Post-Deadline?

With the trade deadline having come and gone, the Lakers’ focus now shifts to filling their vacant roster spot. While there are several ways to approach that dilemma, there’s a case for some South Bay talent to prove their worth in the big leagues.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 5

Here’s the new-look Lakers roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline

It took a while, but the Lakers finally got involved at the trade deadline on Thursday, swapping Gabe Vincent out for Luke Kennard at the cost of a second round pick.

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Luke Kennard News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Trade Grades: Lakers Solve Glaring Issue With Luke Kennard Trade

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a trade, albeit a smaller one than many hoped. Atlanta Hawks reportedly agreed to trade Luke Kennard to the Lakers in exchange for Gabe Vincent, according to multiple reports.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5

Looking To Make ‘Big Splash’ This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to swing a deal prior to the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Luke Kennard, one of the best 3-point shooters in league history, from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Video Evidence Shows LeBron James’ Influence on Lakers After Gabe Vincent Trade

There is a belief in the sports world that once you become a seasoned veteran, you get to have a say in the team’s decision. It’s not new in the NBA as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Lakers Make Gabe Vincent Move to Help Luka Doncic on NBA Trade Deadline

The NBA trade deadline does not always need fireworks to matter, and the Los Angeles Lakers showed that with a move focused more on fit than flash. According to Shams Charania, the Lakers agreed to trade Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luke Kennard.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5

LeBron James' next team is 'obvious' if he decides to extend his career

Is James bound for one "obvious" team if he elects to play another season?

Lakers' Luka Doncic opens up about playing with LeBron James

LeBron James, Lakers ready for split?

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

Cavaliers' high-risk trade for James Harden might not help them in the playoffs

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 5

Lakers return home from grueling road trip with surging Sixers waiting

With their grueling annual winter trip behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers will not get a chance to ease into familiar surroundings as the surging Philadelphia 76ers come to town Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 4

Lakers' Luka Doncic opens up about playing with LeBron James

Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been running the floor together for a full season now, and the pairing is starting to click in Los Angeles. The move created plenty of buzz when it happened, but Doncic has found his groove while sharing the load with James.

LeBron, Durant, Curry team up as three NBA All-Star rosters revealed

LeBron James, Lakers ready for split?

Anthony Davis trade closes books on disastrous Luka Doncic deal

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

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