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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 7
Dončić Leads Lakers Against Pistons After 40-Point Game
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers 
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.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 7
Luka Doncic pours in 53 as Lakers rally past Blazers
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.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Luka Dončić scores 53, Lakers overcome slow start to beat Blazers
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.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
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 News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Luka Doncic Drops 53 To Lead Lakers To Emirates NBA Cup Win Over Trail Blazers
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 Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Lakers’ Luka Doncic accomplishes feat not seen since Kobe Bryant
Luka Doncic continues to rewrite the Los Angeles Lakers’ record books, accomplishing another remarkable scoring milestone previously achieved by Kobe Bryant.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 6
Stephen A. Smith Dismisses Claims That Lakers Are Better Without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 7-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doesn’t want to hear about them being better without LeBron James.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Declared Better Than Dirk Nowitzki by Former NBA Star
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is off to a red-hot start. The 27-year-old superstar is playing the best basketball of his career, averaging a career-high 38 points per game on an elite 49.3% from the field.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Sandro Mamukelashvili upgraded on Lakers’ injury report for NBA Cup game vs. Blazers
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.
Lawson Lovering News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6
Newest Lakers Addition Lawson Lovering Reveals What He Brings to Team
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Jason Kidd Believes Luka Doncic Is On ‘Different Level’ This Season
It is simply undeniable that Luka Doncic is on an absolute tear to start this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar guard is posting video game numbers every single night while making it look easy as if the defense doesn’t even exist.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 6
Bronny James Announces Personal News Amid Lakers Season
Bronny James is navigating another difficult season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and finding consistent playing time has remained a challenge. The 22-year-old guard entered his third NBA season hoping to build on the progress he made last year, when he appeared in 42 games and showed improvement in his shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 6
Lakers’ Luka Doncic has become ‘completely unguardable’
The Lakers are 7-2, and Luka Doncic is making a fairly convincing argument that having him on the floor solves a lot of problems. Taking him off it? That’s another story.
Isaiah Stewart News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Isaish Stewart Thought He Was Getting Traded To Lakers In Offseason
Depth at the center position has been viewed as a need for the Los Angeles Lakers in this early part of the season as the team has struggled to protect the rim or clean the glass when starter Walker Kessler is off the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Watch: Luka Doncic Still Among LeBron James’ Favorite Players
The Los Angeles Lakers and 41-year-old star LeBron James parted ways this offseason after eight seasons together. James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Lakers turned their attention to building exclusively around Luka Doncic.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Lakers’ Luka Doncic or peak James Harden? Doc Rivers, Bill Simmons make their picks
Luka Doncic and James Harden have often drawn comparisons because of their scoring, playmaking, and control of the offense. Both have built their games around creating opportunities with the ball in their hands.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Ziaire Williams Enjoying Being Austin Reaves’ Teammate
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.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Luka Doncic Believes This Might Be Best Stretch Of Career
There is no denying that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is making his early claim to be the MVP this season. Doncic isn’t just playing at an MVP-caliber level, he is on a historic run with what he has done in this early part of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 6
'He Used to Have a Double Chin': Skip Bayless Hails Luka Doncic’s Transformation as He Declares Lakers Better Off Without LeBron James
The iconic, polarizing duo of Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunited, and the inevitable happened. Once again, they broke into a shouting match over LeBron James’ legacy in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6
Brian Windhorst says LA Lakers need to acquire players like the four stars they allowed to leave
NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes the LA Lakers are still not deep enough to compete for the NBA title. The Luka Doncic-inspired LA Lakers are one of the most entertaining teams to watch right now – but questions remain about their defensive depth.
Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Bronny James’ future with Lakers is in doubt
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 News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Lakers assign Bronny James, Cameron Carr to G League
Bronny James is headed to the G League, where the Lakers can give him something more useful than a seat on the bench. Namely, playing time. The Lakers have assigned James and rookie guard Cameron Carr to the Coachella Valley Lakers ahead of Friday’s season opener in Palm Desert, as relayed by Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
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.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / November 4
Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement
Even though Philadelphia doesn't rely on him to carry the scoring load, James continues to make history.
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