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.
On December 28, a scuffle broke out between Luka Doncic and Dennis Schroder during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. After the match, Schroder sought out Doncic, attempting to strike him.
In the firestorm surrounding Rich Paul’s comments on a potential Austin Reaves trade, the superstar agent has found vocal support from an unexpected place — a former Los Angeles Laker stepping in to defend both the message and the messenger.
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.
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.
With Rui Hachimura off the injury report ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Kings, it was expected that he would play in Sacramento. Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during practice that Hachimura would be on a minutes restriction.
There are a number of Los Angeles Lakers legends populating the top of the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Of course, current Lakers superstar LeBron James is at the top of the list with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal are also in the top 10.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get back in the win column while on the heels of another three-game losing streak as they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster is sorely in need of a boost as the team has been struggling over the past month due both to injuries and poor play overall.
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.
Another week closer to the trade deadline, another rumor involving the Los Angeles Lakers. As the purple and gold continue their quest for a “two-way wing with size,” two more names have popped up for consideration.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the struggle bus recently, dropping to 23-14 with a road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. LeBron James and Luka Doncic both played well in that game, but concerns about the Lakers’ defense are not slowing down as the team falls down the Western Conference standings.
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 Los Angeles Lakers walked into Sacramento knowing this was the kind of game contenders are supposed to bank. The Kings entered the night buried near the bottom of the standings, short-handed, and without the defensive profile to slow down elite shot creators.
Every NBA season hits that inevitable mid-winter grind. For the Los Angeles Lakers, that grind is here, and it’s looking particularly punishing this January.
The Los Angeles Lakers have put together a solid season so far, sitting at 23-13 and good for fifth place in the Western Conference. Still, everyone knows that with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the way, the team’s ceiling is much higher.
The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.