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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / Hoops Wire / November 7
Lakers list Luka Doncic as questionable for Pistons matchup
Luka Doncic just scored 53 points. Whether he gets a chance to follow that up Sunday is now in question. The Lakers listed Doncic as questionable with back tightness for their road game against the Pistons, as Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI reported.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
The ‘super fun’ new role Chris Mañon is eager to play for Lakers
LOS ANGELES – Since JJ Redick took the helm as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has used their two-way contract players quite often. In year one, Christian Koloko and Trey Jemison received plenty of minutes amid the Anthony Davis trade, while Jordan Goodwin had his deal converted to standard contract.
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.
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