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Dwyane Wade News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Dwyane Wade gives Lakers harsh reality check while getting smoked by Clippers
There’s some drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers franchise at the moment, and their play on the court has not helped matters whatsoever. They continue
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?
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 / Silver Screen & Roll / January 23
Fourth-quarter rally falls short as Lakers lose to Clippers 
The Lakers nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against the Clippers on Thursday before coming up just short, falling 112-104. After trailing by as many as 26 in the second half, the Lakers cut the deficit to two points, setting up a frantic finish.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 23
Lakers Comeback Attempt Comes Up Short Against Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers were looking for their third straight win on Thursday night when they took on the L.A. Clippers at Intuit Dome. The Clippers have been playing better basketball lately while the Lakers have struggled a bit, and that’s how this one played out as a late comeback attempt by the latter came up short in a 112-104 loss.
Kobe Bufkin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Exclusive: Lakers’ Kobe Bufkin shares confident approach amid 10-day contract
The 2025-26 season has already been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin. He started out with the Brooklyn Nets, was cut in training camp, joined South Bay in the G League, was called-up briefly by the Memphis Grizzlies amid injury woes and is now on a 10-day contract with the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 23
JJ Redick Fires Back at Jeanie Buss Report While Defending LeBron James’ Legacy
A bombshell ESPN report stirred up LakeShow this week. It didn’t take long for it to get to every rung of the Lakers organization. Jeanie Buss has slammed it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
LeBron James’ ‘superstar burden’ gets appreciative take from JJ Redick
LOS ANGELES – In a recent expose by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes chronicling the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, it was suggested that Jeanie Buss did not have complete appreciation for LeBron James amid his Lakers tenure.
Los 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
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 22
5 Perimeter Players Linked To Lakers: Several Good Options On The Wing
The Lakers are expected to be heavily active at this season’s NBA trade deadline. Despite limited flexibility, experts predict that Rob Pelinka will be busy in negotiations for upgrades in several key positions.
Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / January 22
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.
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 / 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 / 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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