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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have had dealt with multiple injuries to begin the 2025-26 season, especially in the backcourt. The Lakers’ injuries have opened up playing time for Bronny James, who is in the second season of his NBA career.

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LOS ANGELES – This year’s iteration of the Lakers will go as far as Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves take them. But that’s more of an endgame reality.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 3

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Heat

Once the news that LeBron James would be sidelined for the opening weeks of the season came out, the belief was that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would have to carry the team as far as they could.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Luka Doncic passes Kobe Bryant, Jerry West in Lakers history with latest monster game

Luka Doncic missed time this past week after suffering multiple injuries, with his leg and finger suffering some knocks. But Doncic returned to action on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies and did not miss a beat.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Lakers’ Austin Reaves admits how ‘special’ lob to Bronny was in win vs. Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers have found life without LeBron James to start the 2025-26 season to be smooth-sailing thus far, as they took their fifth win of the season in seven tries with a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday.

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

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.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 3

Luka Doncic posts triple-double to carry Lakers past Heat

Luka Doncic scored 29 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers kept up with the torrid pace of the visiting Miami Heat to earn a 130-120 victory on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 3

Pat Riley’s Bold Words Sparked Lakers to Deliver Two-Peat in 1988, Says Michael Cooper

Pat Riley was one of the most instrumental figures behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ success in the 1980s, and according to Michael Cooper, a member of the Showtime Purple and Gold squad, very few matched his attention to detail.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 3

Lakers use balanced attack to smother Heat

For the first time this season, the Lakers did not get a 40-point performance. Instead, it was a balanced attack from Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia as the Lakers picked up their fifth win of the season, knocking off the Heat, 130-120.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Lakers Take Care Of Business Against Heat To Earn Third Straight Win

After picking up back-to-back big wins on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep in rolling on Sunday night when they returned home and hosted the Miami Heat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2

Lakers’ Marcus Smart goes full LeBron James with monster chasedown block vs. Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers were looking for their third straight win as they hosted the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Lakers employed a well-balanced attack to take a double-digit lead, 77-63, at halftime.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Lakers Reporter Reveals Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick’s Impact on Jake LaRavia’s Sudden Change

Jake LaRavia is finally starting to play like he belongs in Hollywood. The Lakers forward has hit 59.2% from the field and 50% from three this season, and lately, he’s been scorching.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement During Heat Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been through a whirlwind since getting traded from the Boston Celtics to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023. The former Defensive Player of the Year played just 20 games in the 2023-24 season due to injury and got dealt to the Washington Wizards last February.

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NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 2

Lakers, Heat Announce Starting Lineups for Sunday Game

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have announced their first fives for their Sunday clash. LA is red-hot and getting healthier, having gone a surprising 4-2 over to start its 2025-26 season even without LeBron James for any games and sans Luka Doncic for three.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 2

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Heat Due To Back Spasms

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton (back spasms) has been downgraded to out for Sunday night’s game against the Miami Heat. Ayton

Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Is Deandre Ayton Playing Tonight? Lakers vs Heat Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (11/2)

When the lights went on and the marquee stars were shelved, the real story for the Los Angeles Lakers quietly wrote itself. While Austin Reaves exploded

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 2

LA Lakers won’t be title contenders until they fix crucial issue that began with Russell Westbrook signing

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled with a major issue over the last few years, and till they address this concern, they won’t compete for a title. The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a strong start to the season, given their limitations.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Austin Reaves Reportedly Made Decision on $240 Million Lakers Future, Per Insider

From an undrafted prospect labeled “unathletic,” Austin Reaves’ journey is remarkable. He secured a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021, but it was the mid-season injuries to LeBron James and Luka Doncic that fully unleashed his potential as a primary creator.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 2

JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Have Been Cautious With Adou Thiero’s Rehab

The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft in order to take Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. The hyper-athletic forward was viewed as a potential two-way wing who thrives on the defensive end and has enough tools to work with and develop offensively that could make him a real important piece for this team in the future.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 2

Luka Doncic Expects Lakers Offense To Continue Improving

The Los Angeles Lakers have come out of the gates hot winning four of their first six games despite so many key players like Luka Doncic and LeBron James missing time due to injury.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 2

Shaquille O’Neal shares concerns about how Austin Reaves will fit in once LeBron James is back

Austin Reaves is already looking like an All-Star for the Los Angeles Lakers just five games into the season. With both LeBron James and Luka Doncic sidelined, Reaves has been carrying the load for Los Angeles over their last three games.

Gabe Vincent News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 1

Lakers' Gabe Vincent Sends Warning to Opponents Trying to Score on Him

Los Angeles Lakers reserve point guard Gabe Vincent may have missed much of the 4-2 squad's early slate of regular season games, but when he has played he's shown why Lakers team president and general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to splurge on him with a three-year, $33 million free agent contract in the summer of 2023.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 1