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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 3
Skip Bayless Suggests Luka Doncic Doesn’t Deserve MVP After LeBron James’ Dominant Performance
While nobody had dared say it out loud, LeBron James had pretty much been counted out by many fans and analysts this season. For the first time in his career, his contract situation was shrouded in mystery.
Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / January 3
Gabe Vincent To Practice On Saturday & Potentially Return On Upcoming Road Trip
The Los Angeles Lakers have been banged up the past few weeks as several rotation players like Gabe Vincent have been sidelined due to injuries. Vincent has missed time recently due to a lower back injury, though he also suffered an ankle injury earlier in the 2025-26 season that also forced him out of the lineup as well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 3
LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Jake LaRavia Lead Way Against Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers have started to fall back down to Earth in recent weeks as matchups against playoff-bound teams have given them trouble. Fortunately, the Lakers had a great opportunity to bounce back as they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies to kick off 2026.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 3
Lakers Broadcasters Make Jaw-Dropping Comment on Grizzlies Big Man’s Missed Shot
The LA Lakers play-by-play voice, Bill Macdonald, and analyst Stu Lantz are usually calm and fair, quick to praise opponents and criticize the Lakers when needed.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 3
JJ Redick facing LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves ‘challenge’ for one reason
JJ Redick finally addressed the challenge of coaching LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves on the LA Lakers. JJ Redick has openly acknowledged what many have wondered: managing a team built around LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves is not difficult because of the immense talent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 3
LeBron James’ 3-Word Message to Injured Luka Doncic Shuts Down Major Lakers Narrative
The Los Angeles Lakers caught a break tonight, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, and it was a feel-good victory all around for a team that has struggled recently.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 3
LeBron James Makes His Needs Clear To Jarred Vanderbilt Amid Injury Woes
Praise for Jarred Vanderbilt in LakeShow is usually in short supply. In his seventh season, fans are yet to see definitive improvement from him. Some even question why JJ Redick puts him in the rotation.
LeBron James News / The SportsRush / January 3
'Get Downhill': Luka Dončić Explains How He and LeBron James Seized Control in Crucial Win vs. Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers steadied themselves on Friday night, responding to a humbling blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons by taking control against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough. Los Angeles opened the new year with a 128-121 home win over the short-handed Grizzlies, improving to 21-11 in a game that felt far more unstable than the final score suggests.
Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 3
Jake LaRavia was a star in his role in Lakers win over Grizzlies 
LOS ANGELES — There are a handful of players who are more important to LA’s success this season than Jake LaRavia, but on Friday night, he took center stage for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 3
LeBron James Makes NBA History During Lakers-Grizzlies
Every time LeBron James steps foot on a basketball court, he creates history. As the oldest current NBA player, James continues to add to his already illustrious playing career on a nightly basis.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / January 3
Luka Doncic, LeBron James carry Lakers in win vs. Grizzlies
Luka Doncic scored 34 points with eight assists and LeBron James added 31 points with nine rebounds as the host Los Angeles Lakers finished off a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 3
Lakers pull away late to beat Grizzlies
The Lakers take the first of two straight matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 128-121 victory on Friday night. LA jumped to an early eight-point lead.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 3
Lakers Close Out Grizzlies To Begin 2026 On High Note
After a rough month of December, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track to start the new year when they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Decision After Playing 12 Minutes in Last 3 Games
After a considerably noteworthy rookie campaign, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Dalton Knecht saw his role in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation decrease this season.
Adou Thiero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
How Adou Thiero is adjusting to Lakers rookie season
The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 NBA Draft without a first-round pick, but by the end of the night, they felt like they had a first-round talent on their hands.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 2
LeBron James Reveals Advice He Would Give To 18-Year Old Self
The life and career of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is truly something that no one will ever witness or experience ever again. From being
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
Zach Lowe predicts Austin Reaves resigns with Lakers but still may be traded
While Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves future with the team remains uncertain, NBA analyst Zach Lowe predicts he will re-sign, but isn’t ruling out a trade in the near future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 2
Luka Doncic Has ‘Learned A Lot’ Playing Alongside LeBron James
The moment the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, they were pairing two of the greatest playmakers the NBA has ever seen. LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the greatest passers in the history of the league while Doncic is one of the true premier playmakers of this generation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Lakers' Adou Thiero to be reevaluated in four weeks for MCL sprain
The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Thiero, who may have been able to increase his role with the short-handed Lakers.
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