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Rui Hachimura Opens Up About Embracing Bench Role With Lakers

Over the course of the 2025-26 NBA season, veteran forward Rui Hachimura has shifted from a consistent starter to the team's sixth man. A drastic change like this can go one of two ways: either Hachimura embraces it and finds a way to flourish, or resents it and eventually wants to leave the team because of it.

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JJ Redick discussed one thing that makes Luka Dončić a great player

It’s no secret that Luka Dončić is an amazing player. If he retired today, he would be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Luckily for the Lakers, Luka is far from retiring and is just entering his prime.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

LeBron James Had An Interesting Reaction To Finding Out Bill Belichick Was Rejected By The Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Add Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to the list of those who can’t comprehend Bill Belichick’s snub from the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / January 27

Luka Doncic Announces New Career Move After Breaking 77-Year-Old Lakers Record

It has been a happening first full season for Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers. On the court, the Slovenian point guard has been playing at an MVP level, putting up insane performances night after night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Lakers’ Austin Reaves, Adou Thiero ruled out for Cavs showdown

The Los Angeles Lakers are banged up heading into a game with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Guard Austin Reaves and forward Adou Thiero are out for the game, per Clutchpoints reporter Brett Siegel.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Brian Windhorst quiets Lakers title talk until trade help arrives

With the Los Angeles Lakers facing a grueling schedule ahead of the All-Star break, there is speculation also about what the team can do to improve with the trade deadline coming on Feb.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 27

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Remains Out Vs. Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) continues to be listed as out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 27

Lakers Get Bad News on Trade Target Herb Jones

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with time running out for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers to make moves in order to address the long-term future, prepare for a run in the playoffs, or part ways with players to build draft assets.

Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 27

Jake LaRavia feels improved communication has helped Lakers in current winning run

The Lakers were struggling early in January. Los Angeles had lost four of five games, with its only win coming against a mediocre Atlanta Hawks team. In defense of the Lakers, they were playing without Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura also missed some games during this stretch.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / January 27

Cavs ready for LeBron James as Lakers look for more road success

Homegrown hero LeBron James will be back in Northeast Ohio on Wednesday for his annual visit with the Los Angeles Lakers, who play the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers.

Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Win 1-on-1 video chat with Marcus Smart: In The Clutch series

ClutchPoints is excited to give fans an unmissable opportunity to connect with one of the NBA’s most passionate competitors, Marcus Smart, like never before.