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Marcus Smart Knows He Doesn’t Need To Put Up Stats To Make Big Impact For Lakers

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart, they knew they were bringing in someone that can set the tone defensively and bring some much-needed toughness to the roster.

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James Worthy amazed with Marcus Smart performance for LA Lakers, but says another underrated player was ‘key’

NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy analyzes the LA Lakers’ first win of the season. After an underwhelming start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have registered their first win of the campaign.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / October 25

Deandre Ayton Letting Game Come To Him

Deandre Ayton was the subject of a lot of criticism after the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opening loss to the Golden State Warriors due to his lack of aggression.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 25

JJ Redick Pleased With Lakers’ Third Quarter Vs. Timberwolves

Third quarters have been a struggle for the Los Angeles Lakers in recent years and that was again the case to start this season. After getting outscored

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

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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 / Lakers Nation / October 25

Austin Reaves Believes Luka Doncic Can Average 40 Points For Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a terrific start to the season as through two games, he is averaged 46 points, 11.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists while shooting 62% from the field.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 25

Skip Bayless calls out Luka Doncic after super performance in LA Lakers win

Luka Doncic put on a show against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the 128-110 win, Luka Doncic recorded 49 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists in 35 minutes of playing time against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 25

West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Suns

Luka Doncic is already giving Lakers fans plenty to chant about. After all, MVP chants filled the arena Friday night as the star guard poured in 49 points in a win over the Timberwolves, giving him 92 through his first two games.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 25

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Makes History With Back-To-Back 40-Point Games To Open Regular Season

The Los Angeles Lakers may have lost on Opening Night to the Golden State Warriors, but Luka Doncic sent a message to the rest of the NBA that he means business during the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 25

Deandre Ayton performance vs Rudy Gobert showed he can be LA Lakers’ missing piece

Deandre Ayton played a crucial role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first win of the regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers handled business against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 128-110 win, propelled by Luka Doncic’s 49-point scoring outburst.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Bryce James will love LeBron’s courtside fit during Lakers game

NBA fans love to criticize LeBron James’ sons, Bronny and Bryce, but nobody can ever accuse the 40-year-old of being an unsupportive father. That was evident during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, when LeBron James was spotted wearing his youngest son, Bryce’s, Arizona basketball jersey.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 25

Luka Doncic Goes Off Against Timberwolves For First Win Of Season

After a round Opening Night showing against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in a rematch of their first round playoff series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / October 25

LeBron James Rocks Arizona Jersey and Classic Nike Sneakers at Lakers Game

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LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Ex-NBA player says LeBron James’ camp makes calls to silence the media

Former NBA point guard Jeff Teague, a 2009 first-round pick who played from 2009 to 2021, has reignited controversy over LeBron James’ influence around the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 25

Doncic draws Chamberlain comparisons for start to NBA season

Luka Doncic draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons for start to NBA season

You know a player is operating at an elevated level when they put up numbers like Chamberlain, the greatest statistical monster in NBA history. Doncic is doing just that through the first two games of the new season.

Luka Doncic pours in 49 to carry Lakers past Timberwolves

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J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

JJ Redick drops truth bomb on why NBA players flame out of the league

LOS ANGELES – For any basketball player, no matter what level, one of the absolute most important keys to success is playing hard. But in actuality, what does playing really mean?

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Why Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton already share strong bond

The Los Angeles Lakers are still finding chemistry with the new players on their team, and it looks like things are coming along easily. For Deandre Ayton, he has some familiar faces that he knows on the team, one of whom includes Rui Hachimura from some time ago.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23