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Down two at home with just over seven minutes remaining against Memphis — a game the Lakers can’t afford to lose — LeBron James comes off a high ball screen and whips his patented skip pass to the weak side corner. The player usually in that position is reliable shooter Rui Hachimura. However, he was […]
The Lakers (24-14) will remain at home where they will host the Charlotte Hornets (14-26) on Thursday. LA is looking to sweep the season series against Charlotte, who are entering this one losers of six of their last 10 games. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Jan. 15 […]
On Tuesday night, LeBron James did something he hasn’t done all season, and that’s play both games of a Lakers back-to-back. It wasn’t a certainty he’d suit up as the Lakers took on the Hawks in Los Angeles. LeBron was listed as questionable and was a game-time decision. However, he went through his routine, which […]
Clutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has said some pretty outlandish things about Austin Reaves and the Lakers on his podcast “Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul.” These hot takes range from suggesting Reaves should be traded in multiple episodes to saying the Lakers aren’t a team, as currently constructed, good enough to make […]
Since the podcast “Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul” came out about a month ago, the show has been making noise for all the wrong reasons. Paul, the Klutch Sports CEO and agent for LeBron James, has said things like the Lakers aren’t contenders, they should trade Austin Reaves and that the culture […]
One of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA is that the Lakers are searching for a two-way wing ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. However, they reportedly aren’t willing to sacrifice the financial flexibility that could await them this offseason unless they can “acquire a real needle-mover at the position,” according to longtime NBA […]
Of all the potential spots on a bingo card for how drama was going to come about this season for the Lakers, “the agent of the most prominent player starting a podcast and suggesting to trade players away” was not one of them. But, alas, here we are. While LeBron James’ agent and Klutch Sports […]
LOS ANGELES – It’s no secret that the Lakers are a team that struggles with shooting. They shoot a league-worst 33.7% from beyond the arc and that poor shooting is one of the reasons they entered Tuesday’s game on a three-game losing streak. It’s been said time and time again that the NBA is a […]
Basketball is such a funny game. On Monday, the Lakers were presented 19 open threes and 16 wide open threes, as defined by NBA’s tracking data. They went 7-35 on those shots, or just 20%. On Tuesday, Jake LaRavia is hitting shots while falling out of bounds as the team goes 19-34 from three in […]
The Lakers bounced back in a big way on Tuesday, catching fire from three to cruise to a relatively comfortable win over the Hawks, 141-116. LA put up 81 points in the first half, its highest total in any half this season. They also connected on 19 of their 34 attempts from 3-point range. Deandre […]
This part of the NBA schedule has been pretty tough for the Lakers. They have five games over seven days, are dealing with a slew of injuries and are currently on a three-game losing streak. LA is also set to play the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday, with their biggest star’s availability very […]
With Rui Hachimura off the injury report ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Kings, it was expected that he would play in Sacramento. Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during practice that Hachimura would be on a minutes restriction. He also stated he would be coming off the bench as he ramps up to […]
The Lakers have finally made a roster move, albeit a minor and short-term one. On Tuesday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the team was signing Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract. Bufkin has been a bright spot with the South Bay Lakers this season. In 12 games this season, Bufkin is averaging 26.1 […]
The Lakers have had many a frustrating loss this season, particularly over the last month, but Monday’s will rank near the top. In what has become a recurring nightmare, the purple and gold couldn’t hit an outside shot, couldn’t get defensive stops and got run off the court by an inferior team. That it came […]
Less than 24 hours after being blown out by the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers (23-13) are back on their home floor where they will take on the streaking Atlanta Hawks (20-21) on Tuesday. This is the final regular season meeting between the teams. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks When: 7:30 p.m. […]
A lackluster effort from the Lakers saw the Kings pick up just their 10th win of the season, 124-112, on Monday. LA led for most of the first quarter, but Sacramento, who came into the game tied with the Pelicans for the fewest wins in the West, took a lead late in the opening period […]
Austin Reaves has played at an All-Star level this season, solidifying himself alongside Luka Dončić as the future of the franchise. He’s in line for a big payday and has made it clear multiple times that he wants to remain in Los Angeles. Rich Paul cares about none of that. Despite being the CEO of […]
Few things have been more obvious across the NBA over the last year than Jonathan Kuminga having no long-term future with the Warriors. But where his future will take place is entirely unclear. At some point, seemingly every team in the league has been linked to Kuminga. Trade machine screenshots involving Kuminga are about as […]
The farewell tour LeBron James will go on after announcing his retirement will be as marketable as it will be memorable. As is the nature of life in 2026, everyone will be trying to get a piece of the pie. It’s with that in mind that Monday’s news feels a bit like a soft launch […]
The Lakers (23-13) will take a quick trip to Sacramento where they will play the Kings (8-30) on Monday. L.A. is looking to bounce back after a frustrating loss to the Milwaukee Bucks as they aim to snap their current losing streak. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings When: 7 p.m. PT, […]
After trending up at the end of last week, Rui Hachimura looks set to finally return to the court on Monday from his calf injury. Rui was a full participant in practice on Sunday. After, head coach JJ Redick said Rui was trending toward playing, only for Rui to confirm that he plans to play […]
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. With the NBA trade deadline set for Feb. 5, teams don’t have much time left to make a […]
Through 36 games, the Lakers’ 13 losses continue to be discussed more than their 23 wins. The discourse, while at times unfair given their record and the often ignored context of how shorthanded they have been, is also the medicine the team must swallow for the beatdowns they have endured. This is because when the […]
Well, here’s one you don’t see every day. The NBA announced on Saturday evening that Dennis Schröder had been suspended for three games by the NBA for attempting to confront and strike a Lakers player following the Kings’ game in Los Angeles on Dec. 28. The initial statement didn’t name who he tried to fight, […]
The Lakers find themselves in an interesting position as the trade deadline nears. On one hand, they clearly need upgrades to the roster if they want to compete this season. The lack of shooting and perimeter defense are glaring holes that will be fatal flaws at some point come playoff time. However, they also have […]