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The best and worst part about the NBA is that there’s always another game right around the corner. Sometimes that fact is an opportunity. Other times it is a threat. After losing to the Denver Nuggets for the first time since November of 2023, the Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back against a shorthanded Los […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
After being a fun underdog story early in his career, Austin Reaves has established himself as a bona fide star in the league. What was once a joke about the Lakers having a Big 3 with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Reaves has become a fact as the franchise transitions into the Luka Dončić era. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers’ 2-2 start can be interpreted in basically any way you wish. If you take […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Just three games into the NBA season, the Lakers have been decimated by injuries. Against Portland, Los Angeles had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. This forced the team to play all three of their two-way players and the end-of-the-bench guys. The result was predictable, as the Lakers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his next birthday in May, has averaged 5.3 field goal makes per […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
There will probably not be a more predictable loss on the Lakers’ schedule this season than Monday’s. After an incredible performance from Austin Reaves on Sunday, LA was running on fumes with two more rotation players added to the injury report. And predictably, after fighting hard in the first half, the Lakers ran out of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
On Monday night the Portland Trail Blazers played a version of the Los Angeles Lakers that looked like a version of those 1970’s bands still touring their greatest hits. You know how it works. The name burns bright on the marquee but the only legacy member of the group is the bass player, accompanied by […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Severely shorthanded, the Lakers fought hard in the first half before running out of steam in the second half against the Blazers on Monday, falling 122-108. Both Gabe Vincent and Marcus Smart were additions to the injury report on Monday afternoon, leaving the Lakers with just seven players on standard contracts available. Austin Reaves continued […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The second game of a road back-to-back isn’t always going to look pretty, but the Portland Trail Blazers managed to take care of business Monday night against an already injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers squad. Despite barely fielding a full rotation of able bodies, Los Angeles hung close the whole game and forced the Blazers to […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It’s the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers! Let’s talk about it! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. 27 – 7:30 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The injury bug struck quick for the Lakers this season with Gabe Vincent the latest victim. After injuring his ankle against the Kings on Sunday, Vincent is reportedly set to miss two to four weeks with a sprain, as reported by Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN and confirmed by others. In the short […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Betting on player props is one of the ways to wager on the Portland Trail Blazers-Los Angeles Lakers matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Monday (tip at 10:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: KUNP and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Fubo Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Portland Trail Blazers Deni Avdija Props PTS REB AST 3PM 20.5 (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers faded away late to the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday. But they have a quick opportunity to get right against the LeBron- and Luka-less Lakers tonight in La La Land. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Lakers may need 60 points from Austin Reaves on Monday to earn back-to-back wins. After heading into Sunday’s game shorthanded with injuries piling up, the Lakers saw Gabe Vincent exit with a sprained ankle during the second half. On Monday afternoon, they released their injury report for their game against the Blazers and not […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned center Robert Williams III to the Rip City Remix for return-to-court conditioning, the organization announced today. This doesn’t mean Williams will be suiting up in games for the Blazers’ G League affiliate. Instead, he’ll be using the assignment to get extra practice time. The Remix start training camp today, […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Welcome to Week 2 of NBA play. Lots of things are going on around the NBA, with gambling being a major issue. The Lakers are 2-1 after the first week and the No. 4 seed. The Lakers are still without LeBron James and Luka Dončić, as well as Adou Thero, Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber, and […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Off to a 1-2 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers might not exactly be appointment TV for basketball viewers. Despite the record, though, Portland has played a fast, tough style, both uniting and delighting Blazers fans. All of that is likely to come to an early-season head tonight as Portland faces […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
In case it wasn’t already obvious, it’s now clear why Austin Reaves turned down the Lakers’ four-year, $89.2 million extension this past offseason. Reaves was already off to a phenomenal start this season with 50 points, 20 assists, 12 rebounds and a trio of three-pointers across his first two games. But with both Luka Dončić […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The NBA isn’t truly back until a Lakers opponent crashes out over free throws and, boy, are we so back. On Sunday, Austin Reaves poured in a career-high 51 points to lead the shorthanded Lakers past the Kings in Sacramento. It was a remarkable performance from Reaves, who only continues to improve every year in […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Same city, different arena. After falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 114-107 on Sunday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will suit up again on Monday to face the LeBron- and Luka-less Los Angles Lakers. No rest advantage though for the Lakers as they played Sunday evening in Sacramento. There are lots of positives to take […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
There was no LeBron James or Luka Dončić for the Lakers in their contest against the Kings. But so what? They employ Austin Reaves. He alone can walk into Northern California and dismantle the Kings and he did just that on Sunday. Reaves had, without question, his greatest game, scoring 51 points en route to […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
After a scrappy victory against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, highlighted by Austin Reaves’ huge night, the Lakers will quickly return home, where they will host the Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) on Monday. This is one of five games that L.A. will be playing this week. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Austin Reaves had a career night once again, scoring 51 points to lead the Lakers, without Luka Dončić or LeBron James, to a big road win over the Kings, 127-120. Reaves’ 51 points came on just 12-22 shooting as he went 21-22 at the free throw line. He flirted with a triple-double as well, tallying […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Lakers have a very devoted fan base. It’s why they’re the best fans in the NBA. It’s why a site like this can even exist. But for all the positives, there are negatives that come along with it. The downside of having such a massive fan base is that even normal moments from fans […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Lakers’ big three features LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. These are the team’s top scorers, ball-handlers and playmakers. Everyone else has to fit into some kind of role to help this trio succeed. Early on, Deandre Ayton is figuring out how to do that. For Ayton, as the LA’s starting center, he […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read