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Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 28

Austin Reaves: Lakers’ Game Plan Discipline Wasn’t Great In Loss To Trail Blazers

Defense was the question coming into the season for the Los Angeles Lakers and their first real test did not go well as they gave up 136 points in their first loss of the season to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / October 28

Ziaire Williams Doesn’t Believe He Deserved Flopping Technical

One of the points of emphasis for NBA officials this season is punishing players flopping on the court by assessing technical fouls to the offenders. And that showed itself in the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest against the Portland Trail Blazers with three flopping technicals being assessed, including one to Lakers forward Ziaire Williams.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

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Cameron Carr News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28

Cameron Carr completes ‘very important step’ as he nears return from injury

After making two preseason appearances earlier this month, rookie Cameron Carr hasn’t suited up since Oct. 6 as he navigates a right oblique strain. But according to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Carr is making clear progress and practiced with the Coachella Valley Lakers on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / October 28

Rui Hachimura Opens Up About ‘Tough’ Lakers Exit

The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Rui Hachimura this offseason as one of many roster reshaping moves. He stayed in Los Angeles, though, signing a two-year deal with the L.A.

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 28

Walker Kessler Takes Responsibility For Lakers’ Defensive Struggles Vs. Trail Blazers

Coming into the season, the big question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was whether this team could defend well enough to compete with the top teams in the league.

WNBA News

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Damian Lillard Delivers Crushing Blow to Lakers Despite Luka Doncic's 41-Point Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Tuesday night looking like one of the NBA’s most dangerous offensive teams. Luka Doncic was producing remarkable scoring numbers, Austin Reaves was providing another reliable offensive option and Los Angeles had opened the season with three consecutive victories.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 28

JJ Redick Faces Backlash Over Luka Doncic Decision as Lakers Star’s Historic Night Ends in Home Defeat to Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ unblemished start to the season came to a screeching halt at Crypto.com Arena, as a high-scoring shootout against the Portland Trail Blazers turned into a defensive collapse down the stretch.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Kevon Looney News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28

‘Unplayable’… LA Lakers fans worried about Kevon Looney after struggle in Portland defeat

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the season, defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers fully deserved their 136-129 win at the LA Lakers, keeping up their own unbeaten record at 3-0.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'We’re Not Telling You to Be Jrue Holiday': Reggie Miller Calls Out Luka Doncic’s Defense During NBC Broadcast

Luka Doncic remains a usual suspect, as Reggie Miller called out his defense on live TV. The Slovenian superstar has given the Lakers plenty of reasons to believe they can compete at the highest level.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 28

Lakers’ JJ Redick, Walker Kessler Share Blunt Assessment Of LA’s Defense After First Loss In 2026-27

The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered their first defeat of the 2026-27 regular season after starting the campaign with three consecutive wins. They lost 129-136 to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Crypto.com Arena tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28

Lakers loss to Blazers unearths inevitable defensive problems

LOS ANGELES — The highs of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 3-0 start — Luka Dončić‘s high-scoring nights, Walker Kessler’s historic statistics, Austin Reaves’ incredible selflessness — mostly delayed what became their inevitable undoing in Tuesday’s 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28

3 Biggest Takeaways From Lakers' First Loss of Season Against Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Tuesday’s game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers riding high, as Luka Doncic and company had racked up three straight wins to start the 2026-27 NBA season, with the Slovenian superstar putting on a show in the scoring department.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 28

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers

And just like that, the Lakers’ attempt to go 82-0 flies out the window. It was always going to be tough for LA to go undefeated this season, particularly with a defense as porous as the one they showed on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody

Luka Doncic followed a 52-point game with 41 more Tuesday. Austin Reaves added 26. The Lakers still lost. That should tell you where this conversation is headed.

J.J. Redick News / HITC / October 28

‘We have to be able to…’ – JJ Redick’s blunt statement on the one thing the Lakers need after loss

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had a blunt assessment of what the team needs to deliver every night to keep winning after their first loss of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 28

Luka Doncic surpasses LeBron James’ Lakers scoring record in under 100 games played for the team

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has surpassed LeBron James in a key Los Angeles Lakers scoring statistic in under 100 games for the franchise. LeBron averaged 25.9 points, 7.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds in 479 games over eight seasons for the Lakers.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 28

4 Things We Learned As Lakers Suffer Clutch Loss Against Talented Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a frustrating 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, wasting a spectacular 41-point performance from Luka Doncic in a high-scoring shootout.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28

Lakers' Kessler shoulders blame after giving up 136 points to Blazers

Lakers' Walker Kessler shoulders blame after giving up 136 points to Blazers

This marked the second straight game where L.A. allowed 120 or more points, although the 136 is a season-high through the first four contests of the season.

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J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

JJ Redick reveals what Lakers rookie guard needs to do amid injury recovery

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers assigned rookie guard Cameron Carr to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, on Monday, Oct. 26, and then recalled him quickly ahead of the team’s next game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Ziaire Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Why Lakers’ Ziaire Williams isn’t going to give up on flopping despite fine

Ziaire Williams is not thrilled about being fined for flopping, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward is not about to change the way he plays. The NBA fined Williams $2,000 for a flop during the Lakers’ 132-123 comeback win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday in Salt Lake City.