The story for the Los Angeles Lakers early on this season has undoubtedly been the play of Austin Reaves. With both Luka Doncic and LeBron James dealing with injuries, Reaves has stepped up as the number one option for head coach JJ Redick and has kept the team afloat without their two superstars.
The 2025-26 NBA season has brought a lot of ‘firsts’ for LeBron James. For the first time in 23 seasons, the King has missed the opening night. As you know, James is recovering from right sciatica.
It came as a pretty big shock when it was announced that the Jeanie Buss and the Buss family were selling their majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to L.A.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded both Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart to probable ahead of Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies. More news: Former NBA Veteran Makes Shocking Season Comparison for Austin Reaves and LeBron James Doncic has been out since last Friday nursing both finger and lower body injuries.
When it comes to the endgame, Carmelo Anthony is letting LeBron James face that moment alone. They’ve shared the court, spotlight, and twenty years of NBA history, entering the league together.
LeBron James has a treat for his younger fans this Halloween. The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Thursday that the latest in his series of children's books, "Happy Spooky Halloween," will be released on July 21, 2026.
Luka Doncic entered the 2025-26 season with massive expectations following his blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers back in February. He wasted no
Austin Reaves is getting all of the attention after yet another ridiculous performance in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Lakers are holding the line without LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and the reason is simple. As you likely know, Austin Reaves is on fire. The 27-year-old guard has exploded to start the season, averaging 34.2 points, 10 assists, and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 52.5% from the field and leading the NBA in free throws made per game.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been on a tear to start the season, making up for the losses of Luka Doncic and LeBron James by averaging 34.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 10.0 assists through five times.
Jake LaRavia has responded to comments from Anthony Edwards, following the Lakers’ win over the Timberwolves. Austin Reaves may have sealed the victory with a buzzer-beater, but LaRavia also put on a strong performance with 27 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves undermanned yet determined to extend their early-season momentum.
LeBron James is in a record-breaking 23rd NBA season, and while he has yet to take the floor as he continues to recover from sciatica, he’s remained vocal and supportive of his teammates, who have helped the Los Angeles Lakers improve to 3-2 through their first five games of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with injuries to key players to start the season. LeBron James started the year on the injured list, then Luka Doncic picked up an injury after just two games.
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traveled up north to face off against the Sacramento Kings last Sunday, they lost both Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent due to injury during the game.
LeBron James may be out due to sciatica, but Charles Barkley is not buying it. He thinks he knows what is really going on with the Los Angeles Lakers star.
The Los Angeles Lakers injury report lists Luka Doncic (left finger sprain, left leg contusion) and Marcus Smart (right quad contusion) as questionable for Friday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-2 to start 2025-26. That’s hardly the record they want to have, as they’d be 4-0 if it were up to them. Even so, they’re playing at or above expectations considering the circumstances.
While the NBA is just a week into its 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are facing significant adversity, sitting at .500 and having yet to field a full squad.