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Derek Fisher breaks down why Deandre Ayton can succeed with LA Lakers where other centers may fail

Deandre Ayton enjoyed his best game yet for the LA Lakers in a win over the Sacramento Kings. With a reunion looming against his former team the Portland Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton showed he is beginning to settle in with the LA Lakers.

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Deandre Ayton Believes Austin Reaves Is Starting Figure Out His Game

Austin Reaves is, rightfully, getting all of the attention following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings. But lost in Reaves’ career-high 51 points and a near triple-double was center Deandre Ayton’s best performance with the Lakers so far.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Austin Reaves Was Happy To Get Win On Career Night

With both Luka Doncic and LeBron James out due to injury, the focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers offense becomes Austin Reaves. And on Sunday night, he delivered the best game of his NBA career and led the Lakers to a road win over the Sacramento Kings.

Lakers Around the Web

Lakers' Luka Doncic receives positive update after injury diagnosis · Sporting News

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton outduels Kings’ 3-time All-Star to support Austin Reaves · Sporting News

Lakers trade idea sends LeBron James to surging Western Conference contender · Sporting News

Lakers find solution to team while LeBron, Dončić rehab from injuries · Sporting News

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 27

Lakers Get G League Rights to Former First-Round Pick, Thunder Champ

The Los Angeles Lakers has acquired the NBAGL rights to second-year small forward Dillon Jones, selecting him as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 G League Draft.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 27

How Former Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Taught Daughter Jeanie to be a 'Pitbull in a Skirt'

The NBA has always been a man’s world, but that doesn’t mean that a woman can’t make her mark. There was a time the team owners were all men, and then Jeanie Buss busted through the glass ceiling to become one of the most influential women in NBA history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Lakers Players Have Been ‘Trolling’ Deandre Ayton Before Games To Get Him Fired Up

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Deandre Ayton this past summer, they were hoping to add a two-way presence who could give them a much-needed boost at the center position.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Dennis Schroder reacts to Austin Reaves scoring 51 points vs Kings, highlights Lakers free throws

Austin Reaves scored 51 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-120 win against the Sacramento Kings. The shooting guard is currently the Lakers’ first option because LeBron James and Luka Doncic are injured.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 27

LeBron James & Luka Doncic Celebrate Austin Reaves’ Career Night Against Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly hoped they wouldn’t need to rely on Austin Reaves so much so soon during the 2025-26 season, but the guard found himself in the leading role after the team ruled out Luka Doncic against the Sacramento Kings.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Luka Doncic Not Expected To Miss More Than 1 Week

Luka Doncic started the 2025-26 season on a tear, scoring over 40 points in the first two games and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their first win when they blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

Four Takeaways As Lakers Endure Rollercoaster Opening Week

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ opening week of their 79th season has been nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. A humbling defeat to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on opening night set an uneasy tone.

Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / October 27

Austin Reaves’ strong play a double-edged sword for Lakers

Reaves strong play is a boost for the Lakers, but could cause problems down the road.

Austin Reaves joins Lakers royalty with career-high performance

Deandre Ayton needed Lakers teammates to troll him to fire him up

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 27

James Worthy names key player in LA Lakers’ win and hails Marcus Smart’s performance

Former Lakers forward James Worthy breaks down the LA Lakers’ first win of the new season. After a disappointing start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally secured their first win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 27

Deandre Ayton needed Lakers teammates to troll him to fire him up

Deandre Ayton was widely criticized for his underwhelming performances in the first two games of the new Los Angeles Lakers season. All that changed Sunday.

Luka Doncic draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons for start to NBA season

The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 27