Week after week, LeBron James’ agent’s statement continues to cause a storm. This time, Rich Paul’s comments were aimed at trading away Austin Reaves. Naturally, fans and analysts were displeased by this and were wondering if the 41-year-old Bron was behind this idea.
Nobody would have batted an eye if LeBron James had missed a back-to-back game. The 41-year-old is battling multiple ailments and yet was on the court to help avoid the Lakers’ fourth straight loss.
Austin Reaves has emerged as one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important pieces during the 2025-26 season, continuing his upward trajectory as a scorer, secondary playmaker, and stabilizing presence in the backcourt.
LOS ANGELES – It’s no secret that the Lakers are a team that struggles with shooting. They shoot a league-worst 33.7% from beyond the arc and that poor shooting is one of the reasons they entered Tuesday’s game on a three-game losing streak.
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.
Basketball is such a funny game. On Monday, the Lakers were presented 19 open threes and 16 wide open threes, as defined by NBA’s tracking data. They went 7-35 on those shots, or just 20%.
The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, thanks to the strong play from LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion had 31 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists on 60.0% shooting.
The Lakers bounced back in a big way on Tuesday, catching fire from three to cruise to a relatively comfortable win over the Hawks, 141-116. LA put up 81 points in the first half, its highest total in any half this season.
After a disappointing road loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Atlanta Hawks in the second night of a back-to-back on Tuesday.
LOS ANGELES – As has been the story this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, when one player returns to the lineup, another goes out. Rui Hachimura made his return to the court after a seven-game absence for the Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, but Jaxson Hayes was sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
It was the blistering stare that started it all. LeBron James shot Deandre Ayton the coldest stare during the game in Sacramento yesterday. Right after he was taking responsibility for the big guy’s lack of touches.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that both Luka Doncic (left groin soreness) and LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) are available on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks after originally being listed as questionable while center Jaxson Hayes (left hamstring soreness) is out.
After a hot start to the 2025–26 season, the Lakers appear to be skidding, having lost three straight games. Defensive lapses, uneven scoring, and poor late game execution have all contributed to the slump, and if the Lakers truly want to compete for a championship, difficult decisions will have to be made.
Powerful NBA agent Rich Paul has ignited a firestorm of controversy after publicly suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers should trade guard Austin Reaves. The comments, made on Paul’s podcast, have reportedly “ruffled some feathers” within the league and created an uncomfortable situation for a Lakers team currently navigating a losing streak.
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games.
If the Lakers want to build toward a deep playoff run, they'll need to find reliable shooters. While they're expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it seems that the Purple and Gold will look in their backyard first for a potential solution.
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled over the past week, dropping three consecutive games as they continue to slide in the Western Conference standings.
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again circling the trade market, but this time the conversations feel more calculated than chaotic. With the deadline approaching and wing help still a priority, a familiar power broker has entered the picture.
In honor of becoming the first player ever to play in 23 NBA seasons, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is sporting a special edition patch on his jersey.
JJ Redick’s squad could use some improvements at the point of attack, with the team’s defensive miscues as the most significant talking point of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three straight games and their latest one might be their worst all season as they were blown out by the Sacramento Kings on the road.
The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.