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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 9

The Lakers are a better story than the national media would have you believe

On Wednesday night, the Lakers’ three-game winning streak was snapped when a severely shorthanded version of the team went into San Antonio and fell to a nearly full-strength Spurs side.

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.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / January 9

Marcus Smart ‘Comfortable’ With Direction Lakers Are Heading In

The Los Angeles Lakers remain in the thick of the Western Conference standings race, with players like Marcus Smart helping out in bigger roles. Smart has started in place of Austin Reaves and he’s helped reinvigorate a defense that had slipped to one of the worst in the league.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 9

JJ Redick Praises Jake LaRavia & Jaxson Hayes For Recent Play

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have the biggest offseason compared to some of the other teams around the league, but it looks like their free agent signings are really panning out.

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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.

J.J. Redick News / Hardwood Heroics / January 9

'There’s a Lot of Noise Around This Team Right Now' – Los Angeles Lakers’ JJ Redick Draws Criticism From Former Coach for Calling Out His Team in Public

Michael Malone is not a fan of JJ Redick’s habit of airing his frustrations with the Los Angeles Lakers to the public this season, as the former Denver Nuggets head coach believes that doing so creates unnecessary distractions in the locker room.

Rui Hachimura News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 9

Rui Hachimura upgraded to questionable vs. Bucks

After missing the last five games due to a calf strain, Rui Hachimura is nearing a return from his calf strain. Rui was upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday’s game against the Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 9

Rich Paul Claims 41-Year-Old LeBron James’ Floor Is Karl Malone; Speaks On Lakers Star’s Last NBA Season

The 41-year-old Lakers star LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, recently recorded an episode of his podcast ‘Game Over’ with Max Kellerman and spoke about whether this is James’ last NBA season, and made an eye-opening claim about it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Rich Paul Sends LeBron James Retirement Message

As LeBron James enters his 23rd season in the NBA, rumors about his potential retirement have begun to circulate. Amid the rumors, however, the Los Angeles Lakers star has not announced whether the 2025-26 season would be his final year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 8

Michael Jordan’s Ex-Teammate Slams Isiah Thomas For Bringing Up His GOAT Debate With LeBron James Again

The two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas recently appeared on FanDuel’s Run It Back show and made his opinions clear on how today’s generation does not give LeBron James the same flowers as his generation gave Michael Jordan.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 8

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight Lakers-Bucks showdown

While the Los Angeles Lakers continue to work their way through player availability issues, the Milwaukee Bucks will be on the hunt for sustained success when the teams meet in Los Angeles on Friday.

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.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 8

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Questionable Vs. Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) and Rui Hachimura (right calif strain) are questionable while Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) remain out.

Gabe Vincent News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 8

Gabe Vincent ‘grateful’ to return from back injury, felt good vs. Spurs

Gabe Vincent’s injury history with the Lakers is longer than anyone would like. He missed the majority of the 2023-24 season recovering from knee surgery.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 8

'If LeBron James Sets the Screen, You Pretty Much Have to Switch It': Rich Paul Spills the Beans on Why Aging Lakers Star Remains Unstoppable

LeBron James turned 41 last month. Reports confirm he has appeared in only 14 of the Lakers’ first 30 games this season, sitting out every back-to-back for the rest of the season.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 8

JJ Redick Admits He Wasn’t At His Best During Lakers’ Recent Rough Stretch

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start this season that some didn’t see coming. Head coach JJ Redick had this team clicking and, despite some injury issues, the Lakers found themselves near the top of the Western Conference through the first quarter of the season.

Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / January 8

'Just a Kid From Slovenia': Luka Doncic Emotional After Fans Make Him All-Star Vote Leader

There’s a lot happening right now in the NBA calendar. The regular season is nearly halfway done, the trade deadline is less than a month away and shortly after that, All-Star Weekend will take place in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 8