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• Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office...
  Share • November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• Trade questions for eight NBA title contenders: What each needs and what could be next
  From the Web › ESPN
  Early trade deadline questions for the Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.
  Share • November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• LeBron James' season debut offers glimpse into Lakers' offensive potential
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  It wasn't just their season-high scoring total and shooting efficiency (59.5%) that stood out against Utah, but also the way they functioned, and how...
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers center Deandre Ayton shares story of LeBron throwing him lob in 2014
  From the Web › ESPN
  After catching a lob from LeBron James in Tuesday night's game, Deandre Ayton revealed that it was the second time.
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• LeBron James impresses in Year 23, Chiefs 'under the most pressure', Cowboys upset Eagles? | FTF
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  LeBron James made his Los Angeles Lakers season debut last night, starting year 23 with a win over the Utah Jazz. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss...
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Swanson: Of course LeBron James came to play the right way
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  There were questions about James' fit on a surging Lakers team; he answered with an impressive display of court vision, basketball savvy and joy for the game.
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• Lakers beat Jazz with LeBron and Luka, Are they title contenders with this duo? | The Herd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 140-126 with LeBron James returning. Colin Cowherd asks if LeBron's return makes the Lakers title contenders with LeBron and...
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• LeBron James shares major personal news about Bronny James
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  LeBron James shared a big update on his firstborn, Bronny James, who is playing his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After a tumultuous rookie season in...
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• LeBron James Returns to Lakers Re-Energized and, Hopefully, Appreciated
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  LeBron James is finally back for what is surely one of his final seasons in the NBA.
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• LeBron James gives strong response to Los Angeles Lakers 'fit' questions
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  The Los Angeles Lakers have started the NBA season with an 11-4 record. To make things better, LeBron James made his season debut in Tuesday nights win against the Utah...
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• 'The dude's a machine': Three takeaways from LeBron James' return to the Lakers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James' return from sciatica spurred the Lakers to a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. But what else stood out from the...
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• What Lakers insiders are monitoring as LeBron James makes his unprecedented return
  From the Web › ESPN
  As James begins his record-setting 23rd season in the NBA, here are the four biggest questions to answer.
  Share • November 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• LeBron James returns with a double-double as Lakers beat Jazz
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  James has 11 points and 12 assists in the first game of his 23rd NBA season, and Luka Doncic has 37 points and 10 assists as they pull away for a 140-126 win. James...
  Share • November 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers' LeBron James debuts against Jazz, beginning 23rd NBA season
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The 40-year-old James was sidelined for the first 14 games of the season with sciatica, a nerve issue that affected his lower back and down the right side of his...
  Share • November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers score 140 in LeBron's historic season debut
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers star LeBron James made his season debut against the Jazz on Tuesday night, taking the court to begin a league-record 23rd season.
  Share • November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• LeBron James returns and hands out 12 assists as Lakers defeat the Jazz
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James makes his season debut and scores 11 points to go with his 12 assists as the Lakers defeat Utah.
  Share • November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics
  From the Web › ESPN
  In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly"...
  Share • November 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
• LeBron James knows there will be a 'feel-out' process when he returns to Lakers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves surging, LeBron James understands that he'll need to adjust to the on-court chemistry the Lakers have already established.
  Share • November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers' LeBron James practices with season debut imminent
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  James, 40, says he wants to see how his body responds from the practice to determine if he is able to begin his long-awaited 23rd NBA season on Tuesday night.
  Share • November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• LeBron practices; questionable to play vs. Jazz
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James practiced in full with the Lakers for the first time this season as he closes in on a return from sciatica.
  Share • November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• South Bay Lakers head coach gets real about having LeBron James at G League practices
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  The Los Angeles Lakers have started the NBA season extremely well. They have a 10-4 record with LeBron James yet to make his debut for the season. The leagues all-time...
  Share • November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers' LeBron James expected to return to practice
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The Lakers' 40-year-old star is set to be in his first practice Monday after he's been sidelined to start the season.
  Share • November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Sources: LeBron back to Lakers, will practice Mon.
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James has been reassigned back to the Lakers from their G League affiliate and will be a full participant at practice Monday, sources told ESPN.
  Share • November 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Sources: NBA contacts Lakers in gambling inquiry
  From the Web › ESPN
  An independent law firm hired by the NBA has requested records from individuals and teams as part of the league's investigation into illegal gambling...
  Share • November 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
• Lakers takeaways: What we learned from the team's five-game road trip
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers managed to regroup mid trip, Luka Doncic remained dominant and LeBron James may soon return from injury.
  Share • November 16, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Giannis steps in to secure game ball for L.A. rookie
  From the Web › ESPN
  Noticing some postgame confusion at center court, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo intervened by securing the game ball and handing it to the Lakers to present to rookie...
  Share • November 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
• Luka Doncic scores 41 as Lakers pummel Bucks
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Austin Reaves adds 25 points and Deandre Ayton scores 20 in the Lakers' 119-95 win. Along with LeBron James and Gabe Vincent, the Lakers were also without Rui Hachimura...
  Share • November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Luka Doncic scores 41 as Lakers rout Milwaukee Bucks to cap 3-2 trip
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Luka Doncic made 18 of 20 free throws and five of 11 three-pointers as the Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 to go 3-2 on their five-game trip.
  Share • November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers' Rui Hachimura won't play tonight against the Bucks
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The forward will miss his first game of the season with left calf soreness; guard Marcus Smart is listed as questionable with a viral illness.
  Share • November 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers stave off Pelicans for 2nd NBA Cup victory
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Austin Reaves (31 points), Luka Doncic (24 points, 12 assists) and Deandre Ayton (20 points, 16 rebounds) lead the way, as the Lakers see...
  Share • November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• With LeBron nearing a return, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic lead Lakers past Pelicans
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Austin Reaves scores 31 points and Luka Doncic finishes with 24 points and 12 assists to lead the Lakers to a 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
  Share • November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers rookie Adou Thiero available to make NBA debut
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Coach JJ Redick says he expects Thiero to play in Saturday's trip-ending game against the Milwaukee Bucks, which will be the second night of a back-to-back set.
  Share • November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• NBA execs, scouts on Mavs' spiral and five more early-season trends
  From the Web › ESPN
  Are the Mavs really this bad? Are the Spurs and Lakers really this good? League insiders weigh in.
  Share • November 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Sources: No effects for LeBron after practices
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers again Thursday, sources said.
  Share • November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Luka Doncic reaffirms focus on Lakers, who look to 'course correct'
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  After a 29-point loss to OKC, the star guard comments on Wednesday's firing of Dallas GM Nico Harrison, who nine months ago traded Doncic to the Lakers.
  Share • November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• Thunder blow out Lakers, Is Los Angeles & Luka not a contender? | The Herd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-92, and Luka Doncic only scored 19 points. Colin Cowherd asks if this loss proved that the Lakers are not...
  Share • November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Luka on Harrison firing: Just focused on Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Luka Doncic, asked for his reaction to the dismissal of the man who traded him from Dallas to L.A., said he's "just trying to move on and focus on what I'm doing...
  Share • November 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
• Lakers dominated by league-leading Thunder
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and the reigning NBA champs use swarming ball pressure and physicality to force 20 turnovers and hand the Lakers a 121-92...
  Share • November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers can't keep up with Oklahoma City and are routed
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers have trouble shooting against the NBA's top defense and lose big to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  Share • November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• LeBron James practices with Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate: 'he looked good'
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Lakers coach JJ Redick says James progressed to half-court five-on-five, and eventually “12-15 possessions" of contact five-on-five as he continues...
  Share • November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• LeBron (sciatica) practices with G League team
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James took a key step toward returning to the Lakers when he practiced with the team's G League affiliate on Wednesday.
  Share • November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Thunder join Warriors, Bulls and Lakers on list of best starts by defending champs
  From the Web › ESPN
  Here's a look back at the best 12-game starts to a season by a defending NBA champion.
  Share • November 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Rui Hachimura's 'consistency' to start season stands out for Lakers
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  One of three Lakers to play in all 11 games so far, he is averaging a career-high 16.3 ppg while shooting 58.6% shooting from the field and 52.4% from...
  Share • November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• 2025-26 NBA Title Odds: OKC Favored; Lakers Remain Steady Without LeBron
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  While OKC is favored to repeat, a Western Conference rival is moving up the board. See the odds.
  Share • November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison, who traded superstar Luka Doncic to Lakers last season
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Mavericks fans have been chanting for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison ever since he traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February. On Tuesday, those...
  Share • November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Mavs fire GM Harrison amid continued fan angst
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Mavericks on Tuesday fired general manager Nico Harrison, who had been under fire from fans following last season's trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
  Share • November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Inside $241M week for Austin Reaves, Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so...
  Share • November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Luka Doncic, Lakers bounce back against Hornets in Austin Reaves' return
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Doncic has 38 points, Reaves scores 24, and Rui Hachimura gets 13 of his 21 during a pivotal third quarter as the Lakers follow their blowout loss in Atlanta with a...
  Share • November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Luka Doncic underlines his 38-point night with monster dunk in Lakers' win
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Luka Doncic puts on another dazzling offensive display, scoring 38 points as the Lakers bounce back from a blowout loss with a 121-111 win over Charlotte.
  Share • November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers' LeBron James planning to practice with G League affiliate
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The current plan is for James to practice with South Bay at some point this week, while the parent team is out of town on a five-game trip.
  Share • November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
• LeBron on track to practice with South Bay Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James will practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers this week as he prepares to make his season debut.
  Share • November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Bobby Marks' NBA Contract Year All-Stars: Reaves, Lakers lead 12-man lineup
  From the Web › ESPN
  Austin Reaves is headed for a massive raise in the offseason. He's not alone.
  Share • November 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Austin Reaves could return as Lakers look to bounce back from early-season stumble
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Reaves averaged 31.1 points, 9.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds in the Lakers' first seven games before suffering the injury during the first quarter of the Nov. 2 home win...
  Share • November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Sluggish Lakers trounced by short-handed Hawks to end winning streak
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Luka Doncic scores 22 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds in 27 minutes, but the Lakers lose 122-102 to Atlanta. The Hawks were missing several players in their...
  Share • November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Injuries finally catch up to Lakers as win streak ends in blowout loss to open trip
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Despite JJ Redick warning his players to be wary of a potential letdown, Luka Doncic and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Atlanta Hawks in a 122-102 loss.
  Share • November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Bronny James shows his improvement for shorthanded Lakers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Coach JJ Redick continues to show faith in the second-year guard, who played 19 and 20 minutes in back-to-back wins, including in late-game pressure situations.
  Share • November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers' Maxi Kleber available to make season debut against Hawks
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The reserve, who played just one game last season after arriving in the Luka Doncic trade, has missed the first nine games with an abdominal muscle strain.
  Share • November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Hawks rule Porzingis, Johnson, NAW out vs. L.A.
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
  Share • November 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• How the Lakers use Japanese slideshow presentations to build chemistry
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  With their three stars working through injuries, the Lakers use Japanese PechaKucha presentations to further build team chemistry.
  Share • November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers using PechaKucha as team-bonding exercise
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Coach JJ Redick has embraced the Japanese-inspired storytelling presentation where participants use slideshows to share personal stories as a way for players and coaches...
  Share • November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• NBA legend Paul Pierce makes ridiculous LeBron James bench claim
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  The Los Angeles Lakers are flying to start the 2025-26 NBA season. After an opening night loss, the team has a 6-2 record. Luka Doncic is going off, Austin Reaves looks...
  Share • November 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Inside the Lakers' offense and how the LeBron-less team is thriving
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have been the NBA's most efficient high-usage pick-and-roll ball handlers, orchestrating an attack that could get even more difficult to...
  Share • November 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Former Lakers star fires gun at attempted home invaders
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  A former Los Angeles Lakers star had a terrifying event at his home on Wednesday. Former Lakers forward Christian Wood fired off shots during an attempted home invasion...
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Nick says Luka Doncic is 'reminding everyone who he is', Can the Broncos win the AFC West? | FTF
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Luka Doncic scored 35 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, Greg Jennings, and Danny Parkins discuss the biggest...
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers' LeBron James nearing return, cleared for contact work
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The star forward, who has yet to play this season because of sciatica, will not be with the team for its 5-game road trip, which starts Saturday in Atlanta.
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Luka Doncic scores 35 in Lakers win over Spurs, Is Los Angeles a title contender? | The Herd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs without LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers are serious...
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James Ready for Contact Basketball Activity
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Lakers superstar LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity, as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers takeaways: Luka Doncic's defense (yes, defense) helps hold off Spurs
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Three takeaways from the Lakers' fifth consecutive win, a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Lindsey Harding, an incredible journey to the Lakers' bench and an unprecedented next step
  From the Web › ESPN
  She was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft. She has played all over the world and coached through triumph and horror. Now, Harding is not only a leading voice for JJ...
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Smart: 'Full ownership' of gaffe as Lakers hold on
  From the Web › ESPN
  Marcus Smart owned up to an inbounding error that nearly cost the Lakers in their 118-116 win over the Spurs, saying "it will never happen again."
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
• Wembanyama stalled out again in loss to Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Victor Wembanyama says adjustments are needed after a second straight game of double-teams ended in a 118-116 Spurs loss to the Lakers.
  Share • November 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• Luka Doncic, Lakers rally past Spurs, hang on for 5th straight win
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Doncic (35 points, 13 assists) just misses a triple-double as the Lakers finish the game on a 21-10 run and survive a late gaffe in a 118-116 victory. The game...
  Share • November 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
• Sources: LeBron eyes live 5-on-5 play as next step
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers star LeBron James' next step in his recovery will be taking part in live 5-on-5 reps in practice, sources told ESPN.
  Share • November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Luka Doncic scores 35 points as Lakers win foul-filled game over Spurs
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  In a game slowed by the 66 fouls called, Luka Doncic scored 35 points to lead the Lakers over the Spurs.
  Share • November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers' Austin Reaves missing 2nd straight game with groin injury
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The star guard, who sat out Monday's road win over the Portland Trail Blazers with right groin soreness, won't play Wednesday night against San Antonio.
  Share • November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• Victor Wembanyama makes honest Luka Doncic admission ahead of big NBA clash
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  Victor Wembanyama looks like an MVP candidate through the first few games of the season. Hes started the year spectacularly, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 5-1...
  Share • November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• How are the Lakers winning even when short-handed?
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Coach JJ Redick acknowledges the buy-in from the players, who won Monday in Portland without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
  Share • November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• Smith delivers as latest unexpected hero for Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Playing without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers won at Portland on Monday night behind a combined 57 points from starters Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura and...
  Share • November 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
• Short-handed Lakers beat Blazers for 4th straight win
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Playing without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers get 29 points from Deandre Ayton, 28 from Rui Hachimura and 25 from Nick Smith Jr. in a 123-115 road...
  Share • November 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves out in Lakers' matchup vs. Trail Blazers
  From the Web › The Big Lead
  The Los Angeles Lakers have had to start the regular season without future Hall of Famer LeBron James. However, the team has been firing on all cylinders without The...
  Share • November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM