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LeBron James: Defense Will Decide How Great Lakers Can Be

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched their spot in the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup with their 135-118 victory over the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night.

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Marcus Smart Breaks Silence on Lakers Demotion

The return of Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James seems to have breathed new life into a team that is finally at full health for the first time all season — or at least was before center Deandre Ayton suffered a knee contusion Sunday night against the Utah Jazz.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 26

Luka Doncic Hopes NBA Addresses Slippery NBA Cup Courts

The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup after beating the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night to improve to 3-0 and win their group.

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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 / The SportsRush / November 26

'Nice Little Six-Figure Bet': Kevin Hart Reveals the High-Stakes Golf Challenge He Has With LeBron James

Men of a certain age sure love to golf. It’s almost like a rite of passage if they missed out on learning the game in their youth. Once they hit 40, the clubs come out, often at the expense of everything else in their life.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 26

LeBron James’ Scoring Will Be Tough to Navigate For JJ Redick, Says Reggie Miller

LeBron James finally made his season debut last week, scoring 11 points and dishing out 12 assists in a win over the Jazz. It was a nondescript stat line

Rob Pelinka News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Rob Pelinka Reveals Hidden Key to Lakers' Early Success

The Lakers are 13-4 after Tuesday's win Rob Pelinka is the team's GM He outlined the big offseason changed that fixed everything The Los Angeles Lakers are 13-4 after Tuesday night win over their crosstown rivals the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night that included a 37-25 fourth quarter for coach J.J.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 26

Rotation Trust Level: Maxi Kleber emerges, Jarred Vanderbilt disappears

The Lakers finally got their full team healthy for the first time this season, but that lasted all of one-and-a-half games. Deandre Ayton’s injury halted the team’s chance to finally see their starting five together, but it appears to only be a short-term absence as head coach JJ Redick said he expects the big man back by the end of the week.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 26

Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Jaxson Hayes’ Fine For Having His Back Against Clippers

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to another impressive win, this time against the L.A. Clippers. The Lakers beat the Clippers 135-118 to win West Group B and advance to the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals, with Doncic recording a near-triple-double of 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 26

Luka Doncic Will To Pay Jaxson Hayes’ Fine For Having His Back Against Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 26

Dwyane Wade weighs in on Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate with clever answer

Dwyane Wade chose between LeBron James and Michael Jordan… except he didn’t actually choose. The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James has been the most hot-button topic among NBA circles for a long time.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Lakers’ dominant win over Clippers reveals blueprint for NBA championship dreams

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to look like a team capable of doing serious damage in the Western Conference, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 rout of the LA Clippers offered a glimpse of their championship potential.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / November 26

Deandre Ayton’s MRI Came Back Clean, Hopeful To Return By End Of Week

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten everything they hoped for and more from Deandre Ayton through the early going of the 2025-26 season. Ayton signed with the Lakers in free agency after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers, but he has taken the starting center job in stride.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Bill Simmons is in shambles over dominant Luka Dončić-led Lakers squad

Bill Simmons may need a moment. The longtime NBA analyst and podcaster took to social media Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their red-hot start to the season, and Luka Dončić delivered yet another superstar performance.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Lakers’ Luka Dončić makes urgent demand about ‘dangerous’ NBA Cup problem

The Los Angeles Lakers may be rolling with confidence after another commanding win. Still, Luka Dončić made it clear that something far more important than stats or standings needs immediate attention: player safety.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Lakers become second team to secure spot in NBA Cup quarterfinals

With their 135-118 win over the rival Clippers on Tuesday, the Lakers moved to 3-0 in NBA Cup group play and clinched their spot atop Western Conference Group B.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 26

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & LeBron James Dominate Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers have fought for territory in the city for well over a decade now, and while the rivalry has died down a bit it’s still theater whenever the two teams meet.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 26

NBA roundup: Lakers win 5th straight, clinch West Group B

Luka Doncic scored 24 of his 43 points in the first quarter and finished with 13 assists and nine rebounds as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 135-118 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to clinch West Group B of the NBA Cup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 25

Lakers Update: JJ Redick Reveals Deandre Ayton’s Expected Timeline For Return From Injury

Before the Lakers faced the Clippers tonight, their head coach, JJ Redick, spoke to the media about the injury situation with Deandre Ayton. The Lakers’ big man injured his knee after playing only 13 minutes during their last game in the 108-106 win over the Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 25

Lakers' LeBron James remains undecided on key career move

Chris Paul confirmed over the weekend that the 2025-26 season will be his final year in the NBA, but his longtime friend LeBron James hasn’t made that same determination.

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