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On YouTubeAustin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 23
Austin Reaves deserves to be held to a higher standard 
With 40 seconds left in the first quarter of his team’s season opener, Austin Reaves saw a glimpse into his future. After receiving a screen from Marcus Smart, Reaves was suddenly blitzed near halfcourt by two Warriors’ defenders.
Anthony Davis News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23
LA Lakers told they failed to replace Anthony Davis ‘mindset‘ with one player already disappointing
Although the new NBA season has already started, the conversation about the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade is still ongoing. Both players have moved on and started their first full season with their new teams: Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis with the Dallas Mavericks.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Lakers Around the Web
NBA prop-bet scandal includes inside information about LeBron James
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Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Shaq slaps DeAndre Ayton with ‘step it up’ warning after shaky Lakers debut
Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton’s debut fell short of expectations, with the center managing just 10 points and six rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 23
Paul Pierce Claims People Believed 17-Year-Old LeBron James Was Already All-Star Level
With his NBA debut last night, 18-year-old Cooper Flagg became the youngest player to play in the league since LeBron James’ rookie season in 2003. Flagg
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 23
LeBron James Unaware Damon Jones Shared Info On His Playing Status
The entire NBA world was rocked on Thursday morning by news of arrests by the FBI involving current and former players and coaches linked to gambling scandals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Lakers’ ‘Skinny Luka’ draws truth bomb from Rachel Nichols
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their 2025-26 NBA season with a relatively uncompetitive loss to the Golden State Warriors at home. It
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23
Lakers' JJ Redick Doesn't Hold Back on 'Terrible' Aspect of LA's Game
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their season opener to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, falling 119-109 at home. After a slow start in the first
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Luka Doncic Scored Most Points In Lakers Season Opener Since Kobe Bryant In 2007
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic kicked off the 2025-26 with a stellar performance. Even though it was in a losing effort to the Golden State Warriors, Doncic finished with a game-high 43 points on 17-of-27 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23
Lakers Notes: Latest on Luka Doncic Injury, LeBron James Return Timeline, Austin Reaves Future
The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of several major storylines to open the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made headlines after unloading
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Draymond Green Wishes LeBron James Speedy Recovery From Sciatica
There is a long history between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors dating back a decade now. As a member of the Cleveland
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
JJ Redick Feels For Maxi Kleber But Hopeful It Won’t Be Long Absence
The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded in their regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors as LeBron James, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber did not play due to injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / October 23
Projecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ Five Best Defenders
A few days before the season opener, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about how the team has to instill habits for a championship defense. For years, the mantra has been “defense wins championships.” Well, last year, the Lakers had the 17th-best defense in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Craig Carton Accuses LeBron James Of Faking Sciatica To Take Steroids And Force The Lakers To Trade Him
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been sidelined for the better part of the last month due to ongoing issues with sciatica. Although several
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23
Kendrick Perkins breaks down why JJ Redick is to blame for LA Lakers defeat to the Warriors
Kendrick Perkins was not happy with the coaching he saw from JJ Redick in the LA Lakers’ season opener against the Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers were disappointing in their opening night fixture, losing to the Golden State Warriors in embarrassing fashion.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23
Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut
Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23
'Vibes' around LeBron James concerning for Lakers
James is supposed to be in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, but his body language and behavior hint at a semi-retired athlete.
Deandre Ayton News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton had a bizarre explanation for his poor debut with his new team. Ayton failed to seriously impact the game in Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Ca.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers’ Luka Doncic addresses possible injury after season-opening loss
Do the Lakers have another injury concern?
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