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Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Trail Blazers

For the second straight Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back and this time they will be even more shorthanded than the first.

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Ex-NBA Big Kendrick Perkins Makes a Bold Claim About LA Lakers Duo

The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving, and LeBron James hasn’t even stepped foot on the court yet. Nobody expected a collapse for a LeBron-less Lakers team, especially considering Luka Doncic is leading the charge.

Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Is Deandre Ayton Playing Tonight? Lakers vs Trailblazers Injury Report, Where To Watch & More (11/3)

The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak as they head to Portland for a tough rematch. But a key question hangs over the team ahead of tipoff.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Erik Spoelstra Enjoyed Working With Austin Reaves On Team USA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves appears to have leveled up again in his fifth NBA season. In four games this past week, Reaves led the Lakers to a 3-1 record despite the team being without a number of key players, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

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The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

How many of the 12 players in NBA history to see game action in at least 20 seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 3

Lakers vs Blazers Expert Predictions Ahead of Monday Rematch

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to the Moda Center to square off against the Portland Trail Blazers for the second time just two weeks into the 2025-26 regular season.

Lakers Around the Web

Lakers rule out Doncic, Reaves vs. Trail Blazers · ESPN

Lakers' LeBron James makes exciting Stephen Curry announcement · Sporting News

Why aren't Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves playing tonight vs. Trail Blazers, injury update · Sporting News

Lakers predicted to cut ties with $18 million guard who was nearly traded last season · Sporting News

Luka Doncic gives Los Angeles Lakers veteran his flowers · Sporting News

JJ Redick reveals thought process on Lakers' Bronny James decision · Sporting News

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 3

Charles Barkley Trolls Lakers Star LeBron James' Latest Injury

Hall of Fame former NBA power forward Charles Barkley, now an ESPN analyst, has mightily trolled 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James for his latest injury.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 3

LeBron James Announces Steph Curry Move on Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the NBA season with a 5-2 record, and have had one of the most electric offenses across the league. However, the team's strong start to the season has come without the help of 21-time All-NBA selection LeBron James, who has been sidelined with sciatica.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Luka Doncic Pleased With How Lakers Shared Ball Vs. Heat

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have carried the Los Angeles Lakers offensively to start this season, primarily with their scoring. But in Sunday’s win over the Miami Heat, it was their passing that lifted the team to their third straight victory.

LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / November 3

Derek Fisher says he’s now thinking about LeBron James’ return a certain way for the very first time

Former LA Lakers star Derek Fisher says he is excited about the current team’s potential. The LA Lakers have been shorthanded to start the season, with LeBron James out with a sciatica problem.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Austin Reaves: ‘Pretty Special’ Getting To Throw Lobs To Both LeBron & Bronny James

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are getting all of the headlines so far in the early season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team has needed contributions from many on the roster, especially with so many injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 3

Jake LaRavia Showing Everyone Who He Is After Viral Anthony Edwards Moment

While it is still very early in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of wing Jake LaRavia is already looking like a major steal. He has been outstanding during the Lakers’ three-game win streak, which started in Minnesota against the Timberwolves and also featured a moment with Anthony Edwards that went viral.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to epic Bronny James-Austin Reaves alley-oop connection

LeBron James has not played a single minute for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 campaign thus far. However, as he nears his season debut while recovering from sciatica, he has had plenty of highlights to enjoy from the rest of the team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Luka Doncic Praises Bronny James And Marcus Smart For Their Defensive Impact In Lakers Win Over Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the 2025-26 season with a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night.

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J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / November 3

JJ Redick Assigns Blame for Lakers' Problem in Win Against Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by head coach JJ Redick, won 130-120 Sunday night against the Miami Heat in the Crypto.com Arena. LA was boosted by Jake LaRavia’s 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists on 10-for-13 shooting off the bench.

Jake Laravia News / HITC / November 3

What the Lakers did right against Miami, including more time for Jake LaRavia

Los Angeles Lakers take control early against Miami Heat in 130-121 win The Los Angeles Lakers led from start to finish against the Miami Heat, picking up a comfortable 130-121 win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 3

Lakers have chance to avenge early loss to Blazers

One week after defeating the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to do it again when they host Los Angeles on Monday night. The Trail Blazers recorded a 122-108 road win over the Lakers on Oct.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Why JJ Redick believes Bronny James can build off recent ‘force’

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.

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 / 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.

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.