News Articles
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 Luka Doncic has been one of the most talked-about players during this NBA offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers man committed to his fitness over the summer, and his body...
 Share • October 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Lakers went down 113-104 to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday to fall to 1-3 in the preseason. In good news however for the Lakers, franchise superstar Luka...
 Share • October 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 The 6-foot-8 forward, drafted 36th overall out of Arkansas in June, is impressing Coach JJ Redick and will be reevaluated in 2-3 weeks.
 Share • October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Luka Doncic had a dominant first half and Marcus Smart returned from his injury as the Lakers lose in the preseason.
 Share • October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Doncic sat out the first three games, with the team looking to lessen his workload coming off a month-long commitment playing for the Slovenian national team. Smart has...
 Share • October 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 The Lakers play a back-to-back game Wednesday night in Las Vegas against the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic's old team, but it's highly unlikely he plays in that...
 Share • October 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The NBA season hasnt even begun yet, but the action is already heating up. Preseason is a time for coaches to experiment with different lineups and for the players to...
 Share • October 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Austin Reaves has a team-high 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting but leaves the game midway through the third quarter after a collision with Warriors' Brandin Podziemski in...
 Share • October 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Lakers coach JJ Redick is not overly concerned that the team's busy preseason slate is detrimental to the team building chemistry through practices.
 Share • October 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA campaign. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is expected to be out for three to four weeks due to sciatica. This means...
 Share • October 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers' superstar say he'll definitely play in the preseason, but it's unclear if it will be Sunday vs. Golden State.
 Share • October 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The 2025-26 NBA season hasnt even begun yet, but there are already some incredible stories. Earlier this week, LeBron James shocked the basketball world by putting out a...
 Share • October 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Luka Doncic says 'our mentality has got to be next man up' as James will miss several games to start the season due to nerve pain on his right side.
 Share • October 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › FOX Sports
 Nick Wright explains why he isn't concerned about about the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James' most recent injury news. Nick, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and Danny...
 Share • October 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 James is dealing with sciatica on his right side and will be reevaluated in about 3-4 weeks, meaning the team will play five to nine games without him.
 Share • October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › FOX Sports
 LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season opener on Oct. 21 due to sciatica on his right side.
 Share • October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 The team announced Thursday that the 40-year-old star, who had yet to practice with his teammates at training camp, will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.
 Share • October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 A fan is taking LeBron James to small claims court after spending $865.66 on Lakers tickets thinking the NBA icon was retiring. James teased 'decision' was a...
 Share • October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Natalia Bryant, the oldest daughter of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was the creative director for a new short film released by the team. She graduated from USC's film...
 Share • October 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Doncic, a well-known car enthusiast, treated his teammates to a trip to the Porsche Experience Center for some behind-the-wheel time in exotic cars after Tuesday's...
 Share • October 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Lakers' proud history, which consists of 17 championships and countless Hall of Famers, very much puts them in the discussion to be seen as the most...
 Share • October 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 LeBron James knows how to grab attention, and his latest move had everyone convinced something major was coming. The Los Angeles Lakers star has kept his retirement...
 Share • October 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 LeBron James had NBA fans on the edge of their seats on Monday night. Dropping a teaser for what he called the Second Decision, he had fans speculating about a...
 Share • October 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 The Lakers grabbed 11 and 12 offensive boards in their first two preseason games, but they're working on vying for extra possessions without surrendering too many...
 Share • October 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 The veteran guard, who has been dealing with Achilles tendinopathy, took part in most of practice and displayed his defensive tenacity and communication.
 Share • October 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The fate of the NBA will look significantly different whenever it is that LeBron James finally decides the retire from his legendary professional basketball career, but...
 Share • October 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The NBA world was dealt an unexpected shock on Monday as LeBron James made an intriguing social media post. The King announced The Second Decision, and many fans believe...
 Share • October 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 They've been playing without several key rotation players, but Jarred Vanderbilt looks like his pre-injury self, Deandre Ayton has a clear focus and the defense needs a...
 Share • October 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise synonymous with winning NBA Championships and in the modern era, no one carried out the Lakers' championship tradition better than...
 Share • October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play in the Lakers' 111-103 preseason loss to the Warriors, giving other players a chance to stand out.
 Share • October 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 In his first preseason game with the team, the big man missed both his shots and showed up in other ways with some 'bright moments,' coach JJ Redick said.
 Share • October 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › FOX Sports
 Bronny James made his preseason debut for the Lakers on Friday, going 1-for-12 for eight points in a 103-81 loss to the Suns.
 Share • October 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 In a collaborative decision with the Lakers' performance team, Luka Doncic will continue to ease his way through the start of training camp before playing in...
 Share • October 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 The star guard won't play Friday versus the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert or Sunday against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
 Share • October 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 The 7-foot centers, briefly teammates with the Lakers, have complementary skill sets that should allow iron man Zubac more opportunities for a breather.
 Share • October 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 The early days have also been challenging but more of the “excitement" will arrive Friday night when they square off with the Suns in their...
 Share • October 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 After an offseason during which he reshaped his body and played for the Slovenian national team, the All-Star guard is taking a slower approach to training...
 Share • October 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Jake LaRavia, who is a 42.9% three-point shooter early in his NBA career, has shown Lakers coach JJ Redick a high level of commitment to the offseason...
 Share • October 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 When healthy, they are among the best on-ball defenders in the NBA, which would help a Lakers team that finished last season No. 17 in defensive rating...
 Share • October 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › FOX Sports
 Los Angeles is focusing on the superstar's long-term health as James gears up to become the first player in NBA history to play 23 seasons.
 Share • September 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 James is sidelined to open training camp with what Coach JJ Redick calls “a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute," and the team will ramp him...
 Share • September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Entering an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, the Lakers' superstar is one of a few players taking it easy to start training camp.
 Share • September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 LeBron James is going into his 23rd NBA season looking to add to his already incredible legacy. The King has defied Father Time in a way that perhaps no other athlete...
 Share • September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Deandre Ayton knows Luka Doncic and the Lakers present him an opportunity to resurrect his career and prove he can be a valuable contributor on the court.
 Share • September 30, 2025 at 4:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 LeBron James will turn 41 this year, going into his 23rd NBA season. The King is still playing at an All-Star level with the Los Angeles Lakers, but every new season...
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Going into Year 23, he spent the offseason golfing and working on catch-and-shoots and is now fired up for another ride on the roller coaster that is an NBA...
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 All three players are confident that a full training camp will help develop the cohesiveness that they showed glimpses of during their limited time together last...
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 LeBron James is entering an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA not worrying about his expiring contract or when retirement might happen.
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 It's anyone's guess if this is LeBron James' final NBA season, but the Lakers need to find out what his plans are soon if they want to avoid major problems.
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › FOX Sports
 LeBron James reported to his 23rd training camp on Monday and gave no indication whether it would be his last.
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Smith averaged 9.9 points, 2.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds for Charlotte last season.
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 From the Luka Doncic era beginning to LeBron James retirement watch to the acquisition of Deandre Ayton, here is what you need to know.
 Share • September 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 Luka Doncic's improved physique and LeBron James' uncertain future have received a lot of attention, but there appears to be one starting lineup spot to determine as...
 Share • September 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 As the national media and armchair Lakerologists attempt to decipher whose team this is, maybe the superstars' best revenge will be harmony and efficiency.
 Share • September 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in the eye of the storm in the NBA. Owner Steve Ballmer and the organization are under investigation for allegedly circumventing...
 Share • September 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Lakers are set for an exciting 2025-26 campaign. While the Oklahoma City Thunder are the reigning champions, it doesnt feel like their dominance in the...
 Share • September 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Orange County Register
 It's rare for any head coach to receive a contract extension after their first year with a franchise – let alone a first-time coach, but Rob Pelinka says the...
 Share • September 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Lakers made the plans for the future, well aware last season, when they made the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. Donic is a certified star and a...
 Share • September 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Los Angeles Times
 Terms of the deal were not given at a news conference Thursday, when Rob Pelinka made the announcement at the team's training facility. Training camp opens...
 Share • September 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › The Big Lead
 The Los Angeles Lakers didnt end up with Kawhi Leonard back in 2019 when the NBA franchise was heavily pursuing the All-Star talent, and ultimately that mightve been a...
 Share • September 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
- 
				
				From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
 A look back at former Lakers forward and two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom.
 Share • September 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM