Weeks before the season, JJ Redick spoke about the Lakers’ plan behind Walker Kessler. Now, two games in, Kessler has played like a player who cannot come off the floor, and the fans have taken notice. “We’re gonna have to play backup five minutes with (Kevon) Looney as the traditional (center),” he told ESPN LA. […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers finally got Collin Sexton on the floor, and he made an immediate impact despite the expected rust.
The Warriors face a back‑to‑back showdown Saturday vs. the Suns without their starting backcourt. Brandin Podziemski hurt his back during Friday’s 111‑108 loss to Memphis and will likely sit, while Stephen Curry, after dropping 24 points, says he’ll probably miss the game. Expect De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II to log heavy minutes. Coach Steve Kerr blames eight mishaps and illegal screens for the collapse against the Grizzlies. Meanwhile, Al Horford warns that Kristaps Porzingis’ indefinite absence forces Draymond Green, himself and young prospects like Graham Ike and Charles Bassey to step up. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg vows to keep his trash‑talking antics alive after a verbal spat with Luka Doncic.
The Lakers have started strong this season, but need to upgrade their backup center spot because Sandro Mamukelashvili and Kevon Looney can't guard.
Luka Doncic acknowledged he has plenty of room to improve after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night, despite his 23-point performance and a career-high 11 turnovers. The Lakers improved to 2-0, with Austin Reaves scoring 28 points and Walker Kessler adding 22 points and six blocks. Doncic said […]
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Walker Kessler said he is thankful to be healthy and back on the court after helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night, improving to 2-0 to begin the season. Kessler finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, six blocks and three steals, continuing his strong start after scoring 25 […]
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Walker Kessler’s defensive impact and discussed the team’s turnover problems after Friday’s 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kessler finished with 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks as the Lakers improved to 2-0. Redick highlighted the center’s activity around the rim and his ability to […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers clawed out an ugly 125-117 win over the LA Clippers despite a rough offensive performance from Luka Doncic.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg isn't backing down from his comments about Luka Dončić after the Los Angeles Lakers' season-opening victory on Wednesday.
Lakers come out on top in a weird, at times ugly, but still fun game
Luka Doncic showered praise on Walker Kessler for a dominant start to life as a Laker.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s competitiveness but criticized his focus on individual defensive statistics following the team’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lendeborg exchanged words with Luka Doncic during Wednesday’s season opener and later claimed he had “lost all respect” for the Lakers superstar because of his […]
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The Dallas Mavericks reportedly attempted to damage Luka Doncic’s reputation following their controversial decision to trade the Slovenian superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Dallas conducted a smear campaign aimed at justifying the blockbuster trade, which shocked the NBA and ended Doncic’s tenure with the franchise. […]
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Ziare williams has had a strong start to his Lakers tenure because of his ability to process the game and make quick decisions.
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 with a 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler combined for 73 points at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists, shooting 10-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range. Kessler […]
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Walker Kessler is already the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive cornerstone after just two games. He helped the Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117, logging three steals and six blocks, joining legends like Kareem, Shaq and Wilt as one of only eight Lakers to record at least six blocks and three steals in a game. Kessler also went 12-for-12 in his debut versus Golden State, the best shooting line in franchise history since Wilt Chamberlain. He finished with 22 points on 84.6% shooting this season, while his rim protection sparked a third‑quarter surge that sealed the win. Coaches and teammates, including JJ Redick, praise his impact and potential alongside stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2026-27 NBA season with a 2-0 record following their win against the Los Angeles Clippers, and there are three reasons why.
The Lakers’ defense bursts onto the scene, forcing 26 turnovers vs. the Clippers and 16 against the Warriors, turning those miscues into 33 easy points while shooting 61% through three quarters. Star performances drive the win: Austin Reaves drops 28 points with nine assists (A‑), Walker Kessler adds 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks (A), Ziaire Williams tallies 14 points and a defensive surge (A‑), and Matisse Thybulle posts a solid B+. Luka Dončić struggles with 23 points and 11 turnovers (C+), while Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili earn B+ and a modest showing respectively. If the Lakers can keep this chaotic, turnover‑rich style, they could be a fun, high‑scoring team this season.
Slovenian music blared over the speakers, then Lakers star Luka Dončić delighted fans by draining a full-court, one-handed heave at the end of his pregame warmups. It wasn’t necessarily a good omen, however. Dončić was a cold 8-for-21 from the field Friday night. The gritty Clippers let the city know they were still in town […] The post Lakers Survive Fourth Quarter Scare To Defeat Clippers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Lakers won their second game of the season after a 125-117 victory against the Clippers behind an All-Star performance from Austin Reaves.
Letting the Austin Reaves leave was never an option for the Los Angeles Lakers. The win over the LA Clippers showed exactly why.
The Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight game to begin the season on Friday after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Friday evening, 125-117.
The Los Angeles Lakers fend off a late Clippers rally to win 125-117 on Oct. 23, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. Austin Reaves shines with 26 points, while Walker Kessler adds 14 and a crucial steal‑and‑ dunk. Brook Lopez pours in 22, and the entire Lakers starting five scores in double figures. After a double‑digit lead in the third, the Clippers trim the margin, but timely buckets from Reaves, Kessler and Collin Sexton secure the victory, giving L.A. its second win of the season.
The Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter. The Jazz, Bulls and Bucks were among the teams Los Angeles contacted about the former first-round pick before waiving him Monday, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch […]
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The Knicks have made Dalton Knecht’s arrival official, signing the former Lakers wing to a two-way contract and waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to create the opening. The moves confirm the previously reported agreement with Knecht, who drew interest from several teams after the Lakers waived him during their final roster cuts. The Kings, Timberwolves and […]
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