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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18
LeBron James & Luka Doncic Available Vs. Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers released an update to their injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors, with LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) and Luka Doncic (left groin soreness) upgraded from questionable to available.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18
Lakers rumors: The sneaky trade LA is trying to pull off with 1st-round pick
The Los Angeles Lakers are at the point in the season where they’re looking to find a trade that will improve their team. It almost feels like clockwork at this point, and last season, they shocked the entire NBA world when they were able to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18
JJ Redick: Injuries Have Been Norm For Lakers All Season
The Los Angeles Lakers played on Saturday night without Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes or Deandre Ayton in the lineup. The result was head coach JJ Redick starting Maxi Kleber at center, Gabe Vincent at guard and using two-way players Drew Timme and Kobe Bufkin for a combined 51 minutes of action.
The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / January 18
Maxi Kleber Believes NBA Playing In Germany Is Big For Basketball
On Thursday, the NBA played its first-ever regular season game in Berlin, Germany. The Orlando Magic faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling game that the Magic ultimately won.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 18
LeBron James: Lakers Must ‘Right The Ship’ While Waiting To Get Healthy
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a huge January slump. Since Jan. 7, they are 1-5 with an average point differential of minus-6.8. Austin Reaves has been out for all six games, while all of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura missed at least one game in that stretch.
Drew Timme News / Lakers Nation / January 18
Drew Timme Happy To See Work Pay Off With NBA Career-High
The Los Angeles Lakers were without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The result was a 16-point loss in which the Lakers lost the rebounding battle by 15, but it also provided an opportunity for players like Drew Timme in regular season action.
He won two NBA championships with LeBron James, then joined college to pursue Golf dream
J.R. Smith, who won two NBA championships alongside LeBron James, took an unexpected turn in his career by enrolling in college to pursue his dream of playing golf.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 18
Which teams could the Lakers make a trade with for first round picks? 
The Lakers find themselves in a precarious situation. This year’s roster needs upgrades. However, Indiana doesn’t have much in the way of sweeteners to make those improvements.
Luka Doncic News / Ball Exclusives / January 18
Luka Doncic-less Lakers fall 132-116 to Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers were without their star player Luka Doncic on Saturday night against the Trail Blazers. Doncic missed due to left groin soreness.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18
JJ Redick & LeBron James Discuss Inconsistency With NBA Officiating
The Los Angeles Lakers have been reeling and things didn’t get much better when they went up north to play the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been without Austin Reaves, but they also ruled out Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes for the contest.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18
JJ Redick Calls For Lakers To Remain ‘Level-Headed’ Following Another Blowout Loss
The 2025-26 season has felt like a rollercoaster for Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick as the team started the campaign strong before hitting a rough patch in December.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 18
Visibly Upset LeBron James Blames NBA Refs After Creating 'Uphill Battle' for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers went down to the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, 132-116, in a rout at the Moda Center in a matchup where both teams were shorthanded.
Gabe Vincent News / Fadeaway World / January 18
Lakers Fan Brutally Heckled Gabe Vincent During Hornets Game
Gabe Vincent certainly isn’t getting much love from Los Angeles Lakers fans lately. Vincent had arguably his worst game of the season against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, and a Lakers fan brutally heckled him in the fourth quarter.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 18
Western Conference Rival May Target Lakers' Austin Reaves in NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers found a gem in 2021 when they signed undrafted free agent Austin Reaves. The University of Oklahoma product proved to be much better than expected, as he earned a roster spot and eventually became a starter and now holds his own playing alongside superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17
Marcus Smart admits Lakers are ‘hunted’ by rival teams
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have lost eight of their last 13 games, with their most recent loss coming at home against the Charlotte Hornets, a game in which the Hornets shot 54 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 17
Lakers’ Austin Reaves didn’t pay much attention to Rich Paul comments
The Lakers had a little outside noise this week, and Austin Reaves mostly ignored it. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Reaves did not pay much attention to comments made by Rich Paul, who suggested on his podcast with Max Kellerman that the Lakers should trade Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17
Austin Reaves expected to draw ‘big interest’ from 1 rival team
Austin Reaves will have some options if he wants to explore a move out of the City of Angels this summer. The Utah Jazz are expected to have “big interest” in the Los Angeles Lakers swingman Reaves, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo!
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / January 17
Lakers limping into game vs. Blazers with no Luka Doncic
The Lakers are limping into Portland, and this time it is not just about the previous loss. After falling at home to Charlotte, the Lakers will be without the league’s leading scorer on Saturday night.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / January 16
Lakers Announce Deandre Ayton Development on Friday
Deandre Ayton played his part for the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game. The 7-foot center logged 12 points on 6-of-10 shooting, six rebounds, an assist, one steal and one block in 32 minutes of action against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 16
Lakers' Austin Reaves' Thoughts on Rich Paul's Trade Comments Surface
Before suffering a calf strain that has kept him sidelined since Christmas Day, Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves was having the best season of his NBA career while getting a lot of buzz as a potential candidate to be an All-Star for the first time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 15
Lakers Trade Rumors Heating Up With the Team's Intentions Starting to Leak
The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with teams having until Feb. 5 to make deals to improve their rosters for the final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 15
LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul's incendiary comments
James addressed a series of recent controversial comments from his agent.
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