After an offseason in which the Los Angeles Lakers turned over nearly their entire roster, fans weren’t sure what to expect this season. Their big offseason acquisition was Walker Kessler, who had missed nearly all of last season with the Utah Jazz.
One of the standouts of the early stages of the preseason was Adou Thiero, who looked to have built on a strong Summer League and was ready to be part of the Lakers’ rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic continues to build an absurd early-season MVP resume, averaging 40.1 points a contest through the team’s first 10 games.
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to yet another win, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Slovenian was once again the star of the show, scoring over 50 points in what was a truly dominant display, especially in the second half.
Bronny James’ third season with the Los Angeles Lakers has started off on a rough note. The Lakers continued their dominant start to the 2026-27 NBA season, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to average at least 40 points through their first nine appearances of a season.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a historic start to the 2026-27 season, playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Doncic has been in the mix for NBA MVP in previous years but has never won the award.
Luka Doncic has been actively knocking on the front door of the MVP honors. He produced yet another fifty-ball, leaving the legends to find superlatives to praise him.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
The Los Angeles Lakers were in NBA Cup action on Friday night, facing the Portland Trail Blazers. When all was said and done, the Lakers secured a dominant win and Luka Doncic was once again in great form.
LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić stepped up to the free throw line in the third quarter. The Lakers’ NBA Cup court plastered in gold. The crowd an ocean of the same color.
Luka Doncic has reached the point where the historical comparisons mostly involve Wilt Chamberlain. That’s usually a pretty good indication of how things are going.
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Lakers guard Luka Dončic leads Los Angeles into a Sunday, 6 p.m. EST matchup against the Detroit Pistons — his first game since scoring 40 points in a 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings.
For so long in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era, the Lakers were searching for 3-and-D wings to put around their stars. One of the best parts of this current Lakers team is the dearth of wings.
Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic were teammates for a year when they played for the Dallas Mavericks. The former is a legend of the franchise, while the Slovenian made his name playing for the Mavs before moving to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
A huge third-quarter run from the Lakers helped overturn a woeful first half and send the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Blazers. Luka Dončić was brilliant yet again with another scoring outburst, including 20 in that second period to finish with 53.
The Los Angeles Lakers continued Emirates NBA Cup group play on Friday night when they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in their first group play game, the Lakers’ chances of advancing to the knockout round are slim.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into their NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday riding a three-game win streak. And they’ll have as close to a healthy rotation as they can get.
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll to start the season. They sit at 7-2, among the top teams in the NBA and in the Western Conference. The Lakers could do virtually no wrong; however, they still have a few issues to address.
This season marks the beginning of a new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball with a roster full of new players. Luka Doncic is the obvious face of the franchise and leader of this team, but Austin Reaves is the longest-tenured member of the Lakers and has also taken on more of a leadership role as well.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a move Thursday that will raise speculation about Bronny James’ future with the organization. James was one of two players assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.