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Luka Doncic Pleased With How Lakers Shared Ball Vs. Heat

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have carried the Los Angeles Lakers offensively to start this season, primarily with their scoring. But in Sunday’s win over the Miami Heat, it was their passing that lifted the team to their third straight victory.

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Derek Fisher says he’s now thinking about LeBron James’ return a certain way for the very first time

Former LA Lakers star Derek Fisher says he is excited about the current team’s potential. The LA Lakers have been shorthanded to start the season, with LeBron James out with a sciatica problem.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Austin Reaves: ‘Pretty Special’ Getting To Throw Lobs To Both LeBron & Bronny James

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are getting all of the headlines so far in the early season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team has needed contributions from many on the roster, especially with so many injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Jake LaRavia Showing Everyone Who He Is After Viral Anthony Edwards Moment

While it is still very early in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of wing Jake LaRavia is already looking like a major steal. He has been outstanding during the Lakers’ three-game win streak, which started in Minnesota against the Timberwolves and also featured a moment with Anthony Edwards that went viral.

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The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

How many of the 12 players in NBA history to see game action in at least 20 seasons can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to epic Bronny James-Austin Reaves alley-oop connection

LeBron James has not played a single minute for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 campaign thus far. However, as he nears his season debut while recovering from sciatica, he has had plenty of highlights to enjoy from the rest of the team.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 3

JJ Redick Discusses Dodgers Winning World Series & Love For Baseball

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick understands the pressure that’s on him to deliver a championship in his second year on the job. Los Angeles is

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Luka Doncic Praises Bronny James And Marcus Smart For Their Defensive Impact In Lakers Win Over Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the 2025-26 season with a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Lakers Highlight: Luka Doncic Logs Triple-Double, Jake LaRavia Steps Up Against Heat

After a brief road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home and did so sporting a modest two-game winning streak. The Lakers have looked more and more comfortable on the floor together, though they played host to the Miami Heat who have surprisingly turned into one of the most explosive offenses in the NBA.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Luka Doncic Makes 'Terrible' Admission After Lakers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 130-120 win over the Miami Heat last night, improving their record to 5-2 on the season. This has been a great start for the Lakers, who have been without LeBron James and have had Luka Doncic for only four of their seven games so far this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 3

Lakers have chance to avenge early loss to Blazers

One week after defeating the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to do it again when they host Los Angeles on Monday night. The Trail Blazers recorded a 122-108 road win over the Lakers on Oct.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Lakers HC JJ Redick Explains Increased Minutes For Bronny James In Crunch Time Against Heat

The Lakers beat the Heat 130-120 in Miami’s only visit to the Crypto.com Arena for this season. LeBron James was sidelined due to sciatica issues in a matchup against his former team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 3

Pat Riley’s Bold Words Sparked Lakers to Deliver Two-Peat in 1988, Says Michael Cooper

Pat Riley was one of the most instrumental figures behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ success in the 1980s, and according to Michael Cooper, a member of the Showtime Purple and Gold squad, very few matched his attention to detail.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 2

Charles Barkley Trolls LeBron James For Allegedly Lying About His Injury; Thinks Age Is Catching Up With The Lakers Star

There have been multiple claims against LeBron James, which state that he is not being honest about his injury situation presently. While some are hostile, like allegations of steroid use or protesting the absence of a contract extension, NBA legend Charles Barkley has a little more light-hearted prediction.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Lakers Reporter Reveals Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick’s Impact on Jake LaRavia’s Sudden Change

Jake LaRavia is finally starting to play like he belongs in Hollywood. The Lakers forward has hit 59.2% from the field and 50% from three this season, and lately, he’s been scorching.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 2

Lakers, Heat Announce Starting Lineups for Sunday Game

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have announced their first fives for their Sunday clash. LA is red-hot and getting healthier, having gone a surprising 4-2 over to start its 2025-26 season even without LeBron James for any games and sans Luka Doncic for three.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 2

JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Have Been Cautious With Adou Thiero’s Rehab

The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft in order to take Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. The hyper-athletic forward was viewed as a potential two-way wing who thrives on the defensive end and has enough tools to work with and develop offensively that could make him a real important piece for this team in the future.

Gabe Vincent News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 1

Lakers' Gabe Vincent Sends Warning to Opponents Trying to Score on Him

Los Angeles Lakers reserve point guard Gabe Vincent may have missed much of the 4-2 squad's early slate of regular season games, but when he has played he's shown why Lakers team president and general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to splurge on him with a three-year, $33 million free agent contract in the summer of 2023.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 1

Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton

Luka is living in Wilt space. Luka Doncic returned from a sprained finger and lower-leg contusion and immediately dropped 44 on Memphis — becoming the only player not named Wilt Chamberlain to open a season with three straight 40-plus games.