Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lakers Injury Report Vs. Pacers: Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura & Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) as doubtful and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) as questionable for the team’s game on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers.

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Can Luka Dončić win the MVP award?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Lakers Announce Marcus Smart Injury Update After Loss to Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their winning streak come to an end on Monday, falling 113-110 to the Detroit Pistons in a tightly contested game. The loss snapped what had been a strong run and exposed some cracks, particularly on the defensive end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

2026 Mock Draft Links Lakers to Santa Clara Forward

The Los Angeles Lakers remain tied to centers ahead of this year’s draft, but recent mocks have them addressing another critical need: 3-and-D forwards.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 24

Western Conference Standings Watch: Let them fight

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 24

JJ Redick Knows How Important Marcus Smart Is To Lakers’ Success

There are a lot of players who are getting credit for the turnaround of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season, but perhaps the most unsung hero for this team has been veteran guard Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 24

LeBron James Reveals What He First Saw In Austin Reaves

The rise of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves from undrafted rookie on a two-way contract to legitimate All-Star caliber player set to cash in on a maximum deal this summer has been amazing to watch.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Stephen A. Smith’s LeBron James GOAT opinion will surely lead to debate

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is never one to shy away from having an opinion. Smith is sharing that opinion about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / March 24

Austin Reaves Likes Way Lakers Competed Against Pistons

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers showed the NBA what they could do when they play to their potential as a unit. The Lakers reeled off a nine-game winning streak that Reaves admitted was fueled by their growing confidence in each other.

J.J. Redick News / HITC / March 24

What JJ Redick had to say about Pistons snapping LA Lakers’ 9-game winning streak

JJ Redick insisted the Los Angeles Lakers remain a strong team despite their nine-game winning streak coming to an end against the Detroit Pistons. The Lakers fell 113-110 in a close contest, ending their run of victories while still holding a strong position in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / March 24

LeBron James Discusses Lack Of Shots In New Role

LeBron James has settled in as the Los Angeles Lakers’ third option behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, helping fuel the team’s recent nine-game winning streak.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Lakers stay positive after win streak ends: ‘We’re a tough-minded group’

It finally caught up to them. The Lakers saw their nine-game win streak come to an end Monday in a 113-110 road loss to the Pistons, with Luka Doncic unable to get a clean look on a potential game-tying three at the buzzer.