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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 22
Lakers Reportedly Not Interested in Trading for 1-Time NBA Champion
With two weeks left before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5, rumors are swirling about the intentions of teams around the league, with the Los Angeles Lakers being mentioned more often than not as a franchise that could make some moves to shake up its roster.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 22
West Rival to Target LeBron James in NBA Free Agency
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made history heading into this 2025-26 NBA season, as it is his 23rd year in the league, which is something no
Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / January 22
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 22
Marcus Smart Reveals Tough Reality of Dealing With Lakers Trade Rumors
The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, with teams around the league needing to ramp up their efforts to make moves before the buzzer sounds on Feb. 5.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 22
How will Warriors move forward from Jimmy Butler injury?
The Golden State Warriors lost Jimmy Butler for the season this week. What kind of moves do the Dubs have in mind?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 22
Edwin’s Journal: The most Lakers week ever 
This recent week of Lakers basketball was so dramatic that it makes HBO’s show “Winning Time” look like a reality TV show. On the court, we had bad losses like falling to the Hornets in a game they made LaMelo Ball look like prime Steph Curry, allowing him to hit nine 3-pointers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 22
Lakers eye perimeter help as trade clock starts to matter
The Lakers know what the problem is. Fixing it before February 5 is the harder part. They need perimeter help. Real help. Not just another name. Not just a move for the sake of movement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Lakers’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that helps Luka Doncic, LeBron James
The 2026 NBA trade deadline is now a little over two weeks away, and Los Angeles Lakers fans await to see what, if any, moves the team will make. One of the main issues though, that’s been well-documented as of late, is the Lakers’ lack of attractive trade assets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 22
Kim Kardashian Addresses Luka Doncic Dating Rumors in First Public Statement
Kim Kardashian had raised some eyebrows when she apparently showed interest in Luka Doncic. Freshly traded to the Lakers in Feb of 2025, the 26-year-old seemingly received messages from the businesswoman.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 22
'Nobody Wanted to Go to the Lakers': Ex-LeBron James Teammate Gives Jeanie Buss Harsh Reality Check
The Los Angeles Lakers organization crashed in the mid-2010s after Kobe Bryant retired in 2016. They didn’t make it to the Conference Finals until one year after LeBron James arrived in 2018.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 22
Luka Doncic Looking Forward To Return Of Austin Reaves
One of the best and most endearing storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers in the early part of the season was the budding bro-mance between backcourt partners Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 22
Stephen A. Smith’s Unusual Take On LeBron James Will Not Please ‘Friend’ Jeanie Buss
Inner circles described Jeanie Buss’s private frustration over LeBron James‘ influence in the LA Lakers. Klutch Sports, which also managed Anthony Davis, in particular, became a target for the governor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Former Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas calls out Rich Paul for Austin Reaves trade fiasco
The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down in recent weeks, currently sitting 10 games over .500 around the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 22
LeBron James Praises Drew Timme As High IQ Basketball Player
Despite being a three-time All-American and two-time WCC Player of the Year at Gonzaga, many people didn’t see Drew Timme as a legit NBA prospect. But after going undrafted in 2023, Timme shined in the G League and with the Brooklyn Nets in limited appearances last season.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 22
LeBron James Unbothered By NBA All-Star Game Starting Streak Ending
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a number of records that seem very unlikely to ever be broken and one of those was his streak of 21 consecutive seasons being named as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game.
Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Gilbert Arenas Believes Lakers Face a Tough Call on Austin Reaves as Roster Questions Grow
With the Los Angeles Lakers recently struggling, many basketball analysts have started to turn their attention to the team. That’s not entirely surprising because LA is one of the biggest markets in basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 21
Jeanie Buss Reportedly Considered Trading LeBron James
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss harbored resentment toward LeBron James and considered trading him at one point, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes claims in a lengthy examination of the state of the franchise while it was under control of the Buss siblings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 22
Rich Paul offers unexpected response to report about tension between LeBron James, Jeanie Buss
LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, insists another bombshell report about the Los Angeles Lakers forward is no biggie.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 21
Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good enough?
The Lakers are running out of runway to pretend this roster is finished. That’s the sense around the league as the trade deadline approaches, and it’s why rival executives are circling Los Angeles as a team to watch, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / January 21
Lakers desperately need Austin Reaves back during brutal road trip
The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 7-7 since Austin Reaves suffered a calf strain on Christmas Day. They're hoping to get the high-scoring guard back during one of their toughest stretches of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 21
Cam Reddish To Play In G League
Former NBA lottery pick Cam Reddish is headed to the G League, sources tell Marc Stein of the Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Stein, Reddish has signed a G League contract.
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