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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / January 16
Lakers fall to Hornets as defensive struggles continue
The Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to beat the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Charlotte entered the game with just 14 wins on the season, yet, they looked like the superior team, defeating Los Angeles 135-117.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 16
JJ Redick Discusses Lakers’ Defensive Struggles In Loss To Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers have been wildly inconsistent the past few weeks, stumbling through the end of the 2025 calendar year before seemingly picking back up to begin 2026.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
How the highest-paid golfer in 2025 compares to Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James
The rise of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league has allowed golfers to make hundreds of millions of dollars per year. Tiger Woods was reportedly offered $800 million in LIV’s quest to acquire all of the biggest names in the sport, luring them away from the PGA Tour.
The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 16
Lakers Star Throws Shade at Luka Doncic for Violating JJ Redick’s Orders vs Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another difficult night on Thursday, falling 135-117 to the Charlotte Hornets. Even a combined 68 points from Luka Doncic and LeBron James could not mask the defensive lapses that defined the loss.
Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / January 16
Jaxson Hayes Diagnosed With Hamstring Tendinopathy, Hopeful For Return This Weekend
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to stay healthy as a group with multiple starters and role players shuffling in and out of the lineup due to injuries.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16
Rich Paul doesn’t want LeBron James to get Michael Jordan ‘charity’ treatment
Rich Paul has made it clear he doesn’t want LeBron James to receive a ‘charity’ All-Star spot, even as speculation grows that this could be the LA Lakers star’s final NBA season.
LeBron James News / HITC / January 16
Ranking the top 5 NBA player feuds: LeBron James’ greatest rival isn’t Dillon Brooks
LeBron James has been at the centre of some of the NBA’s biggest rivalries over the past 20 years, but his most famous feud isn’t the defining one of his era.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16
NBA scout blames Kobe Bryant fans for LeBron James’ lack of popularity on LA Lakers
An NBA scout has suggested that Kobe Bryant’s enduring popularity is why LeBron James still isn’t fully embraced by Los Angeles Lakers fans — even as he continues to defy expectations at 41.
J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / January 16
'Lakers Are Like Celtics': JJ Redick Pins Hornets Loss on Popular Narrative
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their most demoralizing losses of the season today, going down 117-135 against the Charlotte Hornets. LA looked old, tired, and completely out-hustled by a younger, faster, and more energetic Hornets squad, and, according to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, there’s a clear reason for this.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 16
Lakers have defensive problems they can’t seem to fix 
LOS ANGELES – It’s no secret that the Lakers are a bad defensive team. Los Angeles has a defensive rating of 117.1, sixth-worst in the NBA, and with all three of their stars being offensive juggernauts but with their defensive struggles, it’s difficult for the Lakers to ever lock down any team.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16
Marcus Smart affirms unwavering belief in Lakers amid grueling schedule
LOS ANGELES – The struggles continued for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 135-117 on Thursday. With the loss, the Lakers have now dropped eight of their last 13 games.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 16
Luka Doncic’s Reaction To LaMelo Ball Torching Lakers Shows Teams Shouldn’t Underestimate Hornets
LaMelo Ball and the Hornets visited Los Angeles tonight and came away with a 135-117 blowout win over the Lakers. Subsequently, Luka Doncic of the Lakers spoke to the media and gave the Hornets their flowers for getting going tonight.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 16
Lakers Let Another One Slip As Familiar Cracks Widen In Loss To Hornets; 4 Things To Highlight
By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the shape of the night had already hardened into something the Lakers have seen too often lately. A strong individual effort or two.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 16
Lakers Defense Struggles In Blowout Loss To Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up one of their best wins of the season against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday and were looking to build off that when they hosted the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 16
JJ Redick to Release Unused Weapon for Lakers After Concerning Jaxon Hayes Update Against Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Charlotte Hornets tonight, significantly shorthanded. Apart from starting shooting guard Austin Reaves and rookie forward Adou Thiero, now, yet another key piece in Jaxson Hayes has gone down.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Report: Lakers have mutual interest with a top defender
The Los Angeles Lakers’ long defensive nightmare may soon be over. The Lakers share mutual interest with New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones on the trade market, Yahoo!
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 15
Lakers Trade Rumors Heating Up With the Team's Intentions Starting to Leak
The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with teams having until Feb. 5 to make deals to improve their rosters for the final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 15
Insider Reveals Lakers’ Latest Trade Chips Ahead of 2026 Deadline
As the Lakers look to add a 3-and-D wing before the trade deadline, new reporting has outlined exactly how they could get there. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo!
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 15
Lakers' Potential Jonathan Kuminga Offer Makes Warriors Trade a No-Brainer
Whenever an NBA franchise loses leverage in trade negotiations, the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of landing that player immediately increase. Rob Pelinka and Co.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 15
LeBron James Quotes Jay-Z When Explaining Why He Still Cares So Much Late In Career
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now 41 years old and in his 23rd NBA season, the first person in league history to ever suit up this many years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 15
LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul's incendiary comments
James addressed a series of recent controversial comments from his agent.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 14
Rich Paul is right about Lakers' Austin Reaves
LeBron James had to walk back comments that his agent made about the Los Angeles Lakers trading his longest-tenured teammate. Still, Rich Paul may be right about the future of Austin Reaves in Los Angeles.
Rui Hachimura News / Hoops Wire / January 14
Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13
Why this former first-round pick could help the Lakers on both ends
If the Lakers want to build toward a deep playoff run, they'll need to find reliable shooters. While they're expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it seems that the Purple and Gold will look in their backyard first for a potential solution.
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