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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 15
Lakers Notes: Ominous LeBron James Injury Update, LA Turned Down by Free Agent, LeBron Trade Demand?
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is out for weeks with a sciatica nerve injury on his right side, which will cause him to miss the season opener and an unknown amount of time afterward.
Bill Simmons News / The SportsRush / October 15
'Don’t Think They Care About This Year': Bill Simmons’ Reasons for Picking Lakers to Win Less Than 47 Games This Year
With the 2025-26 NBA season fast approaching, the LA Lakers fans had every right to be delighted. Their summer, after all, had gone according to plan. The Lakers signed Deandre Ayton.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / October 15
Adou Thiero To Be Re-Evaluated In 2-3 Weeks
The Los Angeles Lakers announced rookie forward Adou Thiero is experiencing improvement in his knee swelling, which has allowed him to progress in his on-court activity.
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?
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 / NBA Analysis Network / October 15
JJ Redick takes dig at Marcus Smart over his 0 point LA Lakers preseason debut
It’s been a challenging preseason for JJ Redick and the LA Lakers. They haven’t been able to paint a clear picture of their roster for the upcoming season, with key players coming in and out of the lineup over their four games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 15
Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Shine Against Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first win of preseason when they took down the Golden State Warriors in their rematch. Heading into a rare back-to-back preseason set, the Lakers had a chance to exact more revenge this preseason as they took on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Luka Doncic Had Something to Say Ahead of Lakers-Mavs Game
Luka Doncic made preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers with 25 points but lost to Suns, 113-104 Doncic was traded from Mavericks to Lakers in a blockbuster
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 15
LeBron James Reveals The Most Egregious Travel He’s Gotten Away With: 'The Basketball Gods Was Not On My Side'
The 2025-26 NBA season will be LeBron James‘ 23rd in the league, and he has gotten his fair share of lucky breaks over the years. Most commonly, James has gotten away with traveling often in his career, and Steve Nash once asked him what the most egregious one of the lot was on the Mind the Game podcast.
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Lakers center Deandre Ayton’s stats vs. Suns will have haters backing off
The Los Angeles Lakers had a pressing need for a new starting center after they ended the 2024-25 campaign with such a thin frontcourt as they found themselves decimated by the Minnesota Timberwolves on the glass in the first round of the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 15
Lakers are predicted to be mediocre by analytical models
Veteran star LeBron James has yet to be cleared for full-contact practice ahead of the start of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 15
JJ Redick Gets Real On 'Frustrating' Suns Loss Despite Luka Doncic’s ‘Exciting’ Preseason Debut
JJ Redick was livid after the Lakers lost to the Suns for the second time in this preseason. Despite Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves’ stellar offensive performances, the legendary franchise was unable to secure the win in the second half.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 15
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns 
Bad news first. The Lakers gave up a 15-point lead and lost to the Suns 113-104 in preseason play. To lose when Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 50 points and the Suns played none of their rotation guys since they just returned from China is not good.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 15
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Harrison Barnes, Hawks
The Lakers finally got their first look at Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart in uniform this preseason, and for two quarters, they looked the part. Los Angeles led by double digits at halftime against the Suns before things unraveled once the reserves took over, falling 113-104.
Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / October 15
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Rui Hachimura highlights Deandre Ayton’s impact on offense
LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing playoff flameout in the opening round last season, it was painfully obvious that their most glaring offseason need was a starting caliber center.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / October 14
The King’s Shadow: LeBron Watches The Lakers With A Winning Priority
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James is expected to monitor the Lakers’ situation while he is out. He will miss time at the beginning of the season due to a sciatica injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Lakers Were Turned Down in Free Agency By Veteran Wing: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers had an eventful summer. LA did not make the splash that many expected, but they made moves that will very likely put them in contention
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Lakers’ JJ Redick Provides Ominous Update on LeBron James Sciatica Injury
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has supplied an ominous update on 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward LeBron James' new sciatica injury. More
Adou Thiero News / Last Word On Sports / October 14
Lakers Offer Promising Update on High-Flying Rookie
Los Angeles Lakers fans hoped to see this year’s second-round pick, Adou Thiero, take the floor in Summer League and preseason, especially after scouting reports touted his athleticism and defense.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 14
JJ Redick: Lakers Have To Be Better Finding Deandre Ayton In Pocket Offensively
Deandre Ayton didn’t get off to the strongest start in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games, but in their most recent contest the center gave a nice glimpse of what he is capable of on both sides of the court.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Lakers' LeBron James Could Demand Trade While Still Injured, Says Insider
The Los Angeles Lakers will tip off their season a week from now; however, they will do so without their superstar forward, LeBron James. More news: Lakers
Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / October 14
Maxi Kleber Participated In Stay-Ready Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have not been fully healthy at any point during training camp for the 2025-26 season. LeBron James has been the biggest name missing, but players like Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and more have all missed time due to lingering injuries from the summer or last season.
Gabe Vincent News / Sneakers on SI / October 14
Lakers Guard Gabe Vincent Stars in Adidas x Fear of God Collection
The partnership between adidas and Fear of God Athletics has provided many of the most thought-provoking collaborations in the sportswear space this decade.
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