News Articles From The Orange County Register
-
From the Web › The Orange County Register
They showed grit, and a willingness to take one for the team, in vanquishing one of the East's better teams after a 110-97 win Sunday.
Share • March 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Luka Doncic leads with 35 points and Austin Reaves adds 25 points in a 110-97 win. LeBron James misses his second straight game with a bruised left elbow and a left foot...
Share • March 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic and Hayes have produced a team-leading 8.5 in the plus-minus since the All-Star break, helping JJ Redick find offensive rhythm in different lineups.
Share • March 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic, whom Indiana coach Rick Carlisle called “impossible to game plan for" before the game, proves it with a dazzling effort then gets to sit out...
Share • March 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James, who set another NBA record in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets, was forced to the ground when Nikola Jokic contested a shot, causing the 41-year-old's elbow...
Share • March 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James passes Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's career regular-season field goals mark, but the Lakers start slow and can't complete a late rally in a 120-113 defeat to a...
Share • March 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers star sets the mark with his third basket on Thursday night in Denver, giving him 15,838 for his career (regular season). James already owns the...
Share • March 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Former teammates on the Grizzlies, they continue to show off their respective skillsets and provide tenacious energy now that they have been reunited with the...
Share • March 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Starting Thursday night in Denver, the sixth-place Lakers will play six of their next eight games against teams that are higher than them in the Western Conference...
Share • March 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Luka Doncic has 27 points, LeBron James creeps closer to the NBA's career field goals record with a 21-point effort, and the Lakers close the game on a 24-7 run for a...
Share • March 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
A fan caught a video of Doncic and the coach having a verbal back and forth on the sidelines on Saturday night. Redick says he and the superstar have laughed the moment...
Share • March 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Coach JJ Redick has turned to new lineups for Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James to find success on the floor together, paying off by winning their last two...
Share • March 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic scores a team-high 28 points and James adds 24 as the Lakers finish a back-to-back set with a 128-104 win.
Share • March 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Thiero, whom the Lakers drafted with the 36th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, is turning heads with his high-flying display in the G-League, averaging 13.6 points per game...
Share • March 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
After LeBron James and his 11-year-old daughter, Zhuri, share a pregame moment during warmups, James scores 22 points as the Lakers rout the Warriors 129-101 to snap...
Share • February 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Kerr, who coached the U.S. Olympic team to gold in Paris, says James and Curry relished becoming teammates after years as rivals.
Share • February 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
After narrow losses to Orlando and Phoenix, JJ Redick refers to 'the valuing of each play in each possession' as the Lakers head north to face Golden State.
Share • February 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Luka Doncic has 41 points and the Lakers erase a 12-point deficit late, but Royce O'Neale makes a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining – the Suns' 22nd 3 of the...
Share • February 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Speaking before Thursday's game, Coach JJ Redick says the ebbs and flows of an 82-game regular season mean there's no need to “belabor" every...
Share • February 26, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers, who split their 8-game homestand with Tuesday's loss to Orlando, also hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett to assist with NBA draft prep.
Share • February 25, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The give up a go-ahead basket with 6.7 seconds left, and LeBron James misses a difficult 3-point attempt on their final shot in a 110-109 defeat that drops them into...
Share • February 24, 2026 at 11:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
In his first interview with the media since his hiring, Rosen discusses the increase in season-ticket prices, the Lakers and Dodgers sharing ideas, Magic Johnson and...
Share • February 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Ayton, who missed a handful of games due to injury before the All-Star break, is a part of a roster that ranks dead last in the league in rebounds over its past 10...
Share • February 23, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The coach of the Showtime championship teams, and current president of the Miami Heat, has his statue unveiled Sunday.
Share • February 22, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers unveil Riley's statue outside Crypto.com Arena, then stumble to a 111-89 loss to Boston. Luka Doncic scores 25 points, but Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard...
Share • February 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Riley, who built the Showtime Lakers and won four titles as coach, becomes the eighth Lakers legend to be immortalized on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
Share • February 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The veteran shooting guard didn't score until the fourth quarter Friday against the Clippers, but used his voice and mentality to guide the Lakers to victory.
Share • February 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James combine for 80 points and 24 assists in just their 11th game together this season, as the Lakers blow a 16-point lead in the...
Share • February 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Kennard, who has played in all four games since being acquired in a trade with Atlanta earlier this month, says the Lakers have made his return to the region a smooth...
Share • February 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Coach JJ Redick says he expects Austin Reaves to play without a minutes restriction and for leading scorer Luka Doncic to play for the first time since missing the past...
Share • February 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Rosen, the Dodgers' executive vice president and chief marketing office since 2012, joins controlling owner Mark Walter as the Lakers continue to restructure.
Share • February 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
From health, bench production and the future, Lakers beat reporter Benjamin Royer breaks down several of the issues facing the Lakers ahead of their final 28...
Share • February 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The 27-year-old Ayton, in his native country for the All-Star break, was set to fly back to Los Angeles when authorities briefly detained him after he allegedly smoked...
Share • February 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James, 41, said he was still uncertain on if he'd retire following his 23rd NBA season during his All-Star media availability on Sunday afternoon, hours before his...
Share • February 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Slovenian star, who sat out the Lakers' past four games with a left hamstring strain, says he is planning on playing in the USA vs. the World event on...
Share • February 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The 41-year-old James finishes with 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 124-104 victory, giving the Lakers seven wins in their past 11 games as they head into the...
Share • February 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic remains day-to-day ahead of Sunday's USA vs. the World event at the Intuit Dome, but the soonest he will return to regular-season games is next Friday.
Share • February 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
But it will help their fortunes significantly if Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves can be on the court together more often the next few months.
Share • February 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James, who played a season-high 25 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs, says he 'feels different' when it comes to his year-over-year development.
Share • February 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Wembanyama scores 37 during San Antonio's 84-point first half as the visitors cruise to a 136-108 victory over a Lakers team playing without Luka Doncic, LeBron James...
Share • February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James' 18th missed game of the season makes it impossible for him to reach the 65-game threshold to be eligible for a 22nd All-NBA honor. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and...
Share • February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
LeBron James has 22 points and 10 assists and Austin Reaves scores 16 off the bench, but it's not enough as the Lakers lose, 119-110, in a game between teams playing...
Share • February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Bufkin, who has averaged 27.7 points on 52.2% shooting for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G-League, earned his chance to join the Lakers full-time, Coach JJ...
Share • February 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Kennard calls joining James on the Lakers a "full-circle moment," 11 years after playing on his AAU team and breaking the four-time NBA MVP's high school...
Share • February 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Bufkin is averaging nearly 25 points per game in the G-League and will have sign a team option for the 2026-2027 season.
Share • February 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
LeBron James has 20 points and 10 assists as the Lakers beat the Warriors 105-99 despite missing Luka Doncic and late scratch DeAndre Ayton because of a knee...
Share • February 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Pelinka addresses the ownership transition and the team's trade deadline strategy, among other topics, saying they were “aggressive" at the deadline...
Share • February 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Hayes, the Lakers' 7-footer, accepted an invitation to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next week at the Intuit Dome, joining a field of first-time participants vying for the...
Share • February 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The NBA's leading scorer, who has grappled with ankle and groin ailments as well this season, won't play in Saturday night's game after his mid-game exit against the...
Share • February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Kleber was the extra player sent the Lakers' way in the 2025 trade that brought Luka Doncic from Dallas to L.A. On Thursday night, “the ultimate...
Share • February 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Reaves battles through a minutes restriction to score 35 points in his second game back from an extended layoff, leading the Lakers to a 119-115 comeback win while...
Share • February 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Kennard is shooting a career-high 49.7% from 3-point range, bolstering the bench options for the Lakers, who also send the Hawks a 2032 2nd-round pick.
Share • February 5, 2026 at 8:50 AM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Reaves, out since Christmas with a left calf strain, rejoined the lineup on Tuesday, reuniting with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, a rarity so far during the team's...
Share • February 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Nearly a year after the Lakers traded him to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the 10-time All-Star is part of an 8-player deal between two of the NBA's worst teams.
Share • February 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
LeBron James scores 25 points, Luka Doncic has 24 and the Lakers roll to a 125-109 win to close a 5-3 trip in Reaves' first game since Christmas. Reaves scores 15 points...
Share • February 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
LeBron James scores 22 points with six assists and five rebounds in his 32nd regular-season game at Madison Square Garden. Doncic has 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight...
Share • February 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James earns a record 22nd All-Star selection as a Western Conference reserve, joining West starters led by Luka Doncic. Clippers' Kawhi Leonard was not...
Share • February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
A year after the bombshell trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas, the Lakers shouldn't wait to add shooters and defenders who fit around their superstar.
Share • January 31, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic finishes with 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as the Lakers build a 29-point lead after two quarters and shoot 61% from the field in a 142-111 win...
Share • January 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss what's going on with the Lakers and Clippers, as well.
Share • January 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Luka Doncic returns from an early injury scare but his 29 points aren't nearly enough to help the Lakers keep pace in the second half of a 129-99 loss. James gets choked...
Share • January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic makes eight 3-pointers to go with 11 assists and seven rebounds, LeBron James scores 24 points and Rui Hachimura adds 23 as the Lakers win for the fourth time in...
Share • January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic scores 33 points, LeBron James has 11 of his 17 in the fourth and Rui Hachimura makes several crucial 3-pointers late as the Lakers survive a rough third quarter...
Share • January 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Having recovered from last month's ankle injury, the center has taken James Harden's words to heart as evidenced by his dominant showing against the Lakers.
Share • January 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic draws plenty of double-teams, which should create open shots for more of his teammates, but that isn't always happening at a time when some are wondering whether...
Share • January 23, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The buildup to Sunday's Rams-Seahawks game is interrupted by Lakers and Dodgers developments.
Share • January 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
After an article this week cited unnamed sources implying Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss doesn't sufficiently appreciate James, the star repeatedly says, 'I don't really...
Share • January 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
“I thought it was good, but, you know, someone could see it a different way," James said when asked about an ESPN story that questioned the...
Share • January 23, 2026 at 1:50 AM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers whittle a 26-point deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac help the Clippers secure a 112-104 victory, their...
Share • January 22, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers have been up and down, searching for consistency, while the Clippers have won 13 of their past 16 games as they try to dig out of their early-season...
Share • January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic has 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, LeBron James scores 19, and the Lakers erase a 16-point second-half deficit for a 115-107 win in the first leg of their...
Share • January 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The former Gonzaga star made the most of his 29 minutes against Portland on Saturday and has an opportunity to remain in the rotation as the Lakers begin a two-week...
Share • January 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The league's leading scorer was also the top vote-getter among all players.
Share • January 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Doncic scores 25 points and has seven assists, and LeBron James adds 24 points and seven assists in a 110-93 win. Deandre Ayton has 25 points and 13 rebounds in his...
Share • January 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Marcus Smart scores 25 points and LeBron James flirts with a 20-point triple-double, but the Lakers – playing without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton...
Share • January 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Kings and Hornets both torched the Lakers from 3-point range this week, and they tend to recoil and become less aggressive in those moments. “We...
Share • January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Luka Doncic (39 points) and LeBron James (29) lead the way again, but Ball makes nine 3-pointers and scores 27 of his 30 points in the second half as...
Share • January 15, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Redick has had a front row seat to how much James cares about the sport and extending his Hall-of-Fame career while dealing with the disrespect he receives from the...
Share • January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
James has 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, Luka Doncic adds 27 points and 12 assists, and the Lakers make 19 3-pointers on their way to a 141-116 win.
Share • January 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
LeBron James adds 22 points, but Sacramento shoots 17 for 26 from 3-point range to hand the Lakers their second straight loss, 124-112. Rui Hachimura suits up but does...
Share • January 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM