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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 17
Lakers opponents have fourth-best shot quality in NBA
The Lakers have been very good offensively, which is why they’ve fared well even with LeBron James sidelined. Luka Doncic belongs in the early MVP discussions and Austin Reaves is looking like an All-NBA performer.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 17
LeBron James Announces Steph Curry Move Amid NBA Season
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to debut this season as he was dealing with sciatica in his lower back. James was with the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and has since been reassigned back to the NBA squad ahead of his first game this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 17
Lakers Predicted to Land Big 12 POTY in New Mock Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers are set for another strong season, even without LeBron James, who has missed their first 14 games of the season with injury. The Lakers still possess their first-round pick for the 2026 NBA draft, though, and will likely land somewhere towards the end of the first round if their season continues to go the way it has.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17
Norman Powell breaks LeBron James’ Miami Heat record that former Warriors star failed to surpass last season
The Miami Heat have managed to surpass expectations after a solid start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Miami Heat were touted to struggle without Jimmy Butler during the 2025-26 NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 17
Austin Reaves ‘Very’ Excited To Have LeBron James Back
When LeBron James was expected to miss about a month of the regular season, many did not foresee the Los Angeles Lakers performing well in his absence.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17
Cooper Flagg is putting up numbers even LeBron James couldn’t, Nico Harrison saga hasn’t slowed him down
Cooper Flagg has kept his head down and put in the work through all the turmoil and chaos, and the numbers show he has been excellent. Cooper Flagg has had to endure a set of expectations not faced by a rookie since LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / November 17
Lakers G League Head Coach Opens Up On LeBron James Practicing With The Team
LeBron James practiced with the Los Angeles Lakers‘ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, last week as he worked towards making his long-awaited season debut.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / November 17
Lakers Coach Sends Message About LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers are inching closer to having LeBron James back in action, as the 40-year-old forward is yet to make his season debut due to a sciatica injury in his back.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
How LeBron James brought an ‘unbelievable’ experience to South Bay Lakers
LOS ANGELES – This past week was saw a bit of a role reversal for the Los Angeles Lakers in a bit of a humorous way. Not only did Bronny James get his first career start, but LeBron James was assigned to the South Bay Lakers in the G League for practice reps as he nears a return to the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 16
Lakers Urged to Pursue Six-Time All-Star from Struggling West Squad
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a great start in the 2025-26 season, currently boasting a record of 10-4 and laying claim to fourth place in the Western Conference without LeBron James even seeing the floor.
LeBron James News / Field Level Media / November 16
LeBron James set to practice with Lakers ahead of season debut
LeBron James is set to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, marking the first time he will join the team on the court since being sidelined in the preseason with sciatica, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 16
Lakers receive excellent news on LeBron James amid hot start
This is massive news for the red-hot Lakers.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / November 16
LeBron James Will Be Full Participant In Monday’s Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers have managed to get off to a 10-4 start to the season despite superstar LeBron James not yet suiting up. James has been dealing with sciatica on his right side that caused him to miss Opening Night for the first time in his career.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / November 16
LeBron James could make Lakers season debut this week
The Lakers have been doing just fine without LeBron James. They want him back anyway. And the good news is he appears to be close. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James could make his season debut as soon as Tuesday, when the Lakers host the Jazz.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / November 16
LeBron James’ Close Circle Faces NBA Investigation Update as More Lakers Staff Are Probed
LeBron James is facing newfound scrutiny, but not for reasons you might expect. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who has yet to play this season due to sciatica, and his close circle are being dragged into the latest developments in the NBA’s gambling-related investigations, as new details emerge about James’ former shooting coach Damon Jones.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 15
Lakers among several teams asked to turn over cell phones in NBA gambling investigation
As part of its investigation into illegal gambling, the NBA has asked several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to turn over documents and other items.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 15
Lakers Receive Massive Injury Update on LeBron James as Debut Looms
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is yet to play a game in the 2025-26 season, but could return as soon as next week, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / November 15
LeBron James hints that he’s closing in on Lakers season debut
LeBron James might be just about ready. The Lakers star and league’s oldest active player fired off a subtle hint on Instagram, posting a photo of his sneaker on the hardwood with an hourglass emoji.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 14
Kings' Russell Westbrook joins rare two-player club with major career milestone
Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook made some NBA history on Friday night when he recorded the 10,000th assist of his career, making him just the eighth player to ever reach that milestone.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 14
LeBron James Feeling Good After ‘Intense’ Second Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to see LeBron James in action this season, making their 8-4 start all the more impressive. James was ruled out for the first few weeks of the season during training camp, when it was announced that he was dealing with a sciatica on his right side.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13
Lakers get significant update on LeBron James' looming return from sciatica
All signs point to LeBron James making his season debut sooner rather than later.
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