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LeBron James Doesn't Hold Back on How He Feels Following Second Game of Season No. 23

LeBron James made history yet again this season. This time around, he made history simply by suiting up and taking the court. James made his long-awaited season-debut earlier this week against the Utah Jazz.

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'I’m Coming Down Here With an Open Mind' – Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James Dishes on Latest G League Assignment

The Los Angeles Lakers recently assigned Bronny James to the G League after making his first start of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 119-95 win, and the 21-year-old guard will use this opportunity to continue to improve his game.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 24

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

In theory, most would expect a team coming off a four-day break to look refreshed and ready to go. In reality, teams don’t quite operate like that. Instead, the Lakers looked like a team trying to find their rhythm throughout much of the game on Sunday in Utah.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Sixers

The Lakers got four full days off, came into Utah with fresh legs, and needed all of it. They survived a late push from the Jazz and left Salt Lake with a 108-106 win, moving to 12-4 and looking like a team that knows how to handle the tight ones.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Lakers Survive Late Push from Jazz to Win 108-106

In the heart of Salt Lake City, where the mountains stand as silent witnesses to countless basketball battles, the Los Angeles Lakers etched another chapter into their storied rivalry with the Utah Jazz.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Lakers’ Luka Doncic nutmegs Kevin Love in unreal sequence vs. Jazz

In an odd scheduling quirk, the Los Angeles Lakers had four days off in between games heading into their Sunday night clash against the Utah Jazz. While rest is generally good for NBA teams, this lengthy layoff seemed to sap any sort of rhythm from the Lakers.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 23

Lakers hold off Jazz comeback bid as Luka Doncic scores 33

Luka Doncic scored 33 points while adding 11 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-106 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Sunday night.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 24

Lakers’ JJ Redick Jokes About Chris Paul’s Farewell Season – 'I Hope He Doesn’t Win a Championship'

The 2025-26 NBA season will be the final year for veteran star Chris Paul. The 12-time All-Star announced his retirement on Saturday, that he will end his career with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 23

3 lessons from LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: Stunning 4th quarter collapse shows JJ Redick has work to do

The Los Angeles Lakers survived once again thanks to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as LeBron James continues to find his form. The Los Angeles Lakers picked up yet another win on the road, beating the Utah Jazz to go 12-4 for the NBA season.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 23

Lakers survive late Jazz rally to secure win

After controlling the game for most of the second half, the Lakers survived a frenzied rally from the Jazz late to hold on to a 108-106 win. The Lakers built their biggest lead of the game, 13, in the fourth, but then saw a huge Jazz run in the final seconds trim the deficit down to two.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 23

Lakers Return To Action & Hang On To Beat Jazz

After a rare span on four days off, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Sunday night as they traveled for a rematch with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers beat the Jazz in L.A.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / November 23

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the second half of Sunday night’s game of the Utah Jazz with a right knee contusion. Ayton was dealing with an illness that kept him out of practice earlier in the week but was able to make the trip to Utah and suit up for the Lakers.

Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Bronny James drops honest admission on G League assignment

LOS ANGELES – After a solid run at backup point guard and his first career start, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to assign Bronny James to the G League with South Bay.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23

NBA Insider Details Lakers’ Key Trade Pieces Ahead of Potential Roster Upgrade

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 season is going better than anyone expected when the team arrived at media day, and superstar LeBron James said he was dealing with sciatica that could have caused him to miss the start of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23

Bronny James Reveals Key Skillset Lakers Want Him to Build in G League

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is now in the G League after initially starting the season on the NBA roster, as the team has gotten healthier. Gabe Vincent and LeBron James, Bronny's father, recently returned to action, resulting in fewer minutes available for the wing positions.