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DeAndre Ayton’s Defensive Night Raises Eyebrows, and a Whole Lot of Questions

Defense often decides close games, especially late in the fourth quarter. On January 9, 2026, one short moment stood out during a tight night for the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving fans focused less on the score and more on the effort inside the paint.

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LeBron James Brushes Aside Strong Play Due To Final Turnover Vs. Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first clutch game of the season on Friday night, losing in the final seconds to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks at home.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Dirk Nowitzki News / HITC / January 10

Former LA Lakers star once revealed nasty truth about Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki’s journey from an unknown European prospect to an NBA icon has been told many times, but few stories capture the real transformation like the one shared by his former teammate Nick Van Exel.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 10

LeBron James Gifted His Jersey To Giannis Antetokounmpo

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo engaged in a superstar battle on Friday night, with the Milwaukee Bucks coming out on top of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 10

'I Just Don’t Trust Him at All': Ex-Lakers Scout Urges to Axe Rob Pelinka to Fix 'Poorly Constructed' Roster Around LeBron James and Luka Doncic

The Lakers sit fifth in the West at 23-13, but an anonymous ex-scout who worked under Rob Pelinka isn’t buying the decent record. He called for the team to replace its GM before the Luka Doncic-LeBron James window slams shut.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 10

Lakers Trade Rumors: Pelicans Informing Teams Herb Jones & Others Not Available

The trade deadline is now officially less than a month away and the Los Angeles Lakers once again are in need of moves to upgrade their roster. One name in particular they have been linked to is New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones, who is a tremendous perimeter defender.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 10

JJ Redick Discusses Poor Late-Game Execution Against Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is his biggest critic as he’s shown time and time again that he’ll take accountability when it’s warranted. Redick recently admitted he wasn’t at his best during the Lakers’ rough stretch in December, attributing it to a rough patch mixed in with the holidays.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 10

Luka Doncic Laments ‘Terrible’ Play In Loss To Bucks

Luka Doncic has been the engine driving the Los Angeles Lakers’ success during the 2025-26 season. Doncic is proving to the rest of the league that he’s still one of the best players on the planet as he’s been explosive scoring the basketball.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

LeBron, Bronny James’ Gesture Convinces Lakers Nation About Giannis, Thanasis Antetokounmpo Trade

The noise in the NBA has been quite loud this time. In the middle of the storm sit LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, to some extent. With an expiring contract of $52.6 million, no one knows what the future holds for the King.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 10

‘Optimism’ Rui Hachimura Will Be Available Monday Against Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers have been banged up for most of the 2025-26 season, with players like Rui Hachimura being forced out of the lineup. Hachimura has been dealing with a left calf strain and it seemed like he may have had a chance to make his return against the Milwaukee Bucks as he was deemed questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 10

JJ Redick Inadvertently Gives Away Blueprint to Stop Luka Doncic in Guilt-Ridden Defense of Lakers Star

The Los Angeles Lakers came up just short against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, losing 105-101 in heartbreaking fashion. Unfortunately, walking through what went wrong after the game, however, head coach JJ Redick might have inadvertently given away the idea of how to beat Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move on Kevin Porter Jr. during game

LeBron James was out there clowning on a player over 15 years his junior this week. James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Friday night against Kevin Porter Jr.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

JJ Redick reveals Austin Reaves’ ‘nut-job’ role amid injury recovery

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are currently without Austin Reaves as he continues to rehab from a calf injury, and prior to the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that he does not have a new update on Reaves’ potential return to the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Exclusive: Rashad McCants warns Lakers about LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves ‘butting heads’ in playoffs

Rashad McCants believes the Los Angeles Lakers are facing a possible problem on their hands when the playoffs roll around. Entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers ranked fifth in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 9

Bill Simmons Calls Out JJ Redick And Lakers' Amidst Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers are on pace for a mid-50s win total, but Bill Simmons believes they are winning in spite of themselves, not because the locker room is well put together.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura News After 5 Missed Games

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Rui Hachimura for the last five games. L.A. has missed the services of its starting power forward due to a right calf strain, with head coach JJ Redick having to insert Jake LaRavia into the starting lineup as Hachimura’s replacement.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 8