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NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 6
JJ Redick Sends Clear Directive to Luke Kennard After Luka Doncic Injury Blow
The Los Angeles Lakers made a decisive move ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring sharpshooter Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in an effort to bolster their perimeter shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 6
Top 3 Players Lakers Can Acquire From NBA Buyout Market
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and while the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t overhaul their roster, their potential to make moves isn’t quite done yet.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 6
Lakers Legend Blasts Luka Doncic, LeBron James For Glaring Mistakes vs 76ers
A series of mistakes by the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest stars prompted a sharp halftime rebuke from a team legend, overshadowing their eventual 119-115 win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 6
NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic's injury exit
Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Doncic to earn a 119-115 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 6
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Sixers 
For the better part of three quarters of this game, it felt like the typical “first home game after a long road trip” performance from the Lakers. They lacked energy, focus and their superstar as Luka Dončić left the game late in the first half due to injury.
LeBron James News / Bleacher Report / February 6
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 6
Lakers finally return home, beat 76ers but lose Luka Doncic
Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Doncic to earn a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Southern California on Thursday.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 6
Austin Reaves Leads Lakers To Comeback Victory Over 76ers
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, which means the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers can get back to basketball. The Lakers are coming off a successful 5-3 road trip and returned home to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Luka Doncic Exits Thursday’s Game With Left Leg Injury
Lakers star Luka Doncic experience left leg soreness in Thursday’s game vs. Philadelphia and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, the team announced (Twitter link via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 5
Luka Dončić leaves Sixers game with left leg soreness injury
Just as the Lakers were getting healthy, they were dealt another huge blow on Thursday. Late in the first half against the Sixers, Luka Dončić came up limp and went to the locker room.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5
Luka Doncic Ruled Out Vs. 76ers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that superstar Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with left leg soreness.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 5
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.
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 / 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.
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?
Jaxson Hayes News / Yardbarker / February 6
Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes
Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 5
Report: Los Angeles Lakers Locker Room Confident Current Roster is Built for the Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers supposedly have big plans ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. However, given their current status, they might not find any takers for Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, Jared Vanderbilt, or Maxi Kleber.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 4
What the Lakers Actually Need at the Trade Deadline — And What They Don't
The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner with the Los Angeles Lakers weighing their options before the buzzer sounds on Thurs. Feb. 5 at 12 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game by the NBA for a very bizarre reason. The NBA said in a statement Wednesday that Hayes will serve a suspension for “pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions” prior to the Lakers’ Jan.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3
Bryce James makes notable decision about his playing future
Bryce James, son of LeBron James, has made a notable decision about his college basketball career. James will redshirt this season, according to Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.
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