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Kyle Kuzma once tweeted that the Nuggets should give Joker the damn ball and get the hell out of the way. That was the 2022 playoffs, a Wizards star watching from home. His latest post is a different kind of take, in light of a political rally in Michigan. On Sunday, the Bucks forward aimed […] The post “Unbearable”: Ex-Laker Kyle Kuzma Blasts Barack Obama Over Speech in Michigan appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Jaxson Hayes to the Utah Jazz in the offseason, and his new team benched him after just one start.
The NBA injury report for Sunday, October 25, features several notable absences, including Paolo Banchero, Bradley Beal, Jalen Duren and Donte DiVincenzo. Walker Kessler is available for the Los Angeles Lakers, while multiple teams have yet to submit their reports. The report covers seven matchups, with players listed as out, questionable, probable, doubtful or available […] The post NBA injury report: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Duren out Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has wasted no time making an impression early in his NBA career in large part because he ripped Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić, but his head coach wants him to focus on the defensive side of the ball.
Walker Kessler is perfectly playing the Clint Capela role for the Los Angeles Lakers that Deandre Ayton never wanted to.
The Lakers visit the Jazz as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves look to maintain their unbeaten start.
On October 27, the NBA will feature several interesting matchups, including a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Dončić’s recent form could make this matchup one to watch. The Lakers guard has been playing well, scoring 28 points against the Warriors and 23 against the Clippers. However, he has […] The post October 27th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sports Events appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Walker Kessler returns to Utah. Can the Lakers make it 3–0?
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has admitted that his criticism of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic may have gone too far following their heated matchup in the NBA season opener. Lendeborg was assigned to defend Doncic, and the two players exchanged words throughout the game. Despite facing one of the league’s biggest stars […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg admits going too far with Luka Doncic trash talk appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Lakers opened their 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Warriors, and while Luka Doncic and the rest of the roster grabbed most of the headlines, there was a new face on the sideline who had Los Angeles talking before tip-off. That face belongs to Nikki Kay, a veteran sports journalist who is now covering […] The post Who Is the Lakers’ New Sideline Reporter, Nikki Kay? All About the Emmy-Nominated TV Host appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 25 at the Delta Center for the first showdown since the Lakers traded former Jazz center Walker Kessler to L.A. The preview highlights Kessler’s unexpected departure, Luka Doncic’s chemistry with him, and the stakes for both clubs after early‑season wins and losses. Utah’s rotating lineups, including Ace Bailey’s first start and the possibility of moving Jaren Jackson Jr. back to center to free up space for a five‑out system, are under the microscope. The game, kicking off at 3:00 MT, offers a pivotal test for each team’s identity and depth.
LeBron James sat out, and the Sixers still had more than enough offense. That might be the most encouraging part of their 3-0 start. Nobody needs to draw sweeping conclusions from three games in October. But Philadelphia didn’t bring James aboard so every night would require him to rescue the operation. Saturday offered a look […] The post Sixers give LeBron a reason to rest easy appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Lakers (2‑0) travel to Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 25, for their first road test against the Jazz (1‑1) at the Delta Center, 2 p.m. PT on Spectrum Sportsnet. The matchup highlights Walker Kessler’s return to Utah after a debut 22‑point, 8‑rebond, 6‑block performance that helped L.A. win its first two games. Both clubs share recent trade history, with the Jazz having facilitated deals that brought Luka Dončić and other key pieces to Los Angeles. Utah’s young core—Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, and Jaren Jackson Jr.—offers frontcourt firepower, though its defense has shown lapses. The preview previews how L.A.’s talent, especially Dončić, Reaves and Kessler, can exploit those weaknesses and chase a first road win.
Nick Nurse opens up on the current health situation for two rotation players.
Negotiations between the Lakers and Bucks over center Jericho Sims fell apart because Milwaukee demanded two future second‑round picks, while Los Angeles offered only one. The trade, first reported on Oct. 15, would have swapped Sims and a pick for Dalton Knecht, but the Lakers balked, deeming the cost comparable to giving up Deandre Ayton. With Kevon Looney struggling early in the season, the Lakers still need a backup center, but the draft‑pick gap kept the deal from materializing.
Rui Hachimura returns to Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 23, 2026 as a Clipper after three‑and‑a‑half years with the Lakers. The former Laker lights up the court with 16 points, hitting open threes and mid‑range jumpers, while teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić share playful banter about their past locker‑room chemistry. Hachimura praises his former team, noting the good vibes and friendships that remain, and looks forward to more cross‑city matchups now that he stays in the same division. The game highlights a friendly reunion and hints at future on‑court sparks between the rivals.
It's only the first week of the NBA season and LeBron is already hurt.
Luka Doncic wishes to be a Laker for the rest of his career.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura had plenty of fun in their reunion on Friday. The post Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura Exchange Friendly Trash Talk in Reunion appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Raptors limited Anthony Davis in a way they hadn’t been able to for quite some time.
Three games into the 2026‑27 season, LeBron James proves he can still be a versatile glue for the Philadelphia 76ers, posting near‑triple‑double lines (14‑9‑7 vs. the Knicks, 17‑10‑5 vs. the Cavaliers) as the team opens 2‑0. Yet the 22‑time All‑Star is already sidelined with lower‑back sciatica, missing the upcoming Bucks game, highlighting the risk of relying on a 41‑year‑old on a bargain contract. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and newly‑acquired Jaylen Brown anchoring a championship‑type roster, the 76ers must prepare backups for James or face costly gaps later in the season.
Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg doubles down on his critique of Lakers star Luka Doncic, saying “he’s not Michael Jordan” during a locker‑room interview before Golden State’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Lendeborg admits his earlier trash talk—spurred by a 127‑105 season‑opening loss to the Lakers—may have gone too far, but he refuses to back down. The feud adds spice to the upcoming Warriors‑Lakers rematch next week. Meanwhile, the Warriors sit 0‑2 heading into Saturday’s 7 p.m. PT contest with the Suns, seeking their first win of the 2026‑27 season.
Rui Hachimura brushed off Luka Doncic’s trash talk after facing his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate on Friday night. The Los Angeles Clippers forward, who joined the Clippers after leaving the Lakers, made it clear that their on-court exchange did not affect his respect for Doncic. Speaking after the matchup, Hachimura explained that Doncic was […] The post Clippers’ Rui Hachimura has no hard feelings after Luka Doncic’s trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Luka Doncic has been waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to get him a rim protector, and Walker Kessler is already proving to be elite at that.
Rui Hachimura faces his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the first time since leaving in free agency to join the Clippers. The 28‑year‑old posted 16 points, six rebounds and two steals in a 125‑117 Clippers loss, but says he cherished the warm reception from ex‑teammates and coaches. Hachimura, who signed a two‑year, $28 million deal (with a $14 million option) with LA, also recapped playful trash‑talk with Luka Dončić, who joked about missing him despite a light‑hearted post‑game interview. The two will meet again when the Lakers visit the Clippers next Wednesday, the second of four Pacific Division clashes this season.