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Lakers not expected to make anymore trades at the deadline
With the trade deadline just hours away, the Lakers made a deal, sending Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard. The move gives LA another elite shooter, but it cost them their lone remaining second round pick. With only a first round pick left to trade — and one that would complicate their […]
NBA Trade Deadline live thread
The Lakers finally made a move at the trade deadline on Thursday morning, joining the madness that began earlier in the week. A host of big name free agents have been moved, all in fairly surprising deals, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the board. As we count down the final hours until the deadline, […]
Lakers trade Gabe Vincent to Hawks for Luke Kennard
The Lakers made what will likely be their only move of the trade deadline on Thursday morning by trading Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second round pick to the Hawks for guard Luke Kennard, according to multiple reports. Lakers fans are likely familiar with Kennard from his time with the Clippers as well as the […]
Lakers vs. Sixers Preview: Back home
The Lakers (30-19) are back in Los Angeles, where they play their next eight games, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers (29-21). This is the final meeting between both teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers When: 4:30 p.m. PT, Feb. 5 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers had […]
Lakers glad to finally have entire rotation healthy
To be a championship team in the NBA requires a combination of skill and luck. The Lakers have top talent with Luka Dončić and LeBron James, but their fortune has been bad. LeBron missed the first 14 games of the season with a sciatica injury, and Austin Reaves was out for the last month with […]
Jaxson Hayes suspended one game for pushing Wizards mascot
The NBA continues to get softer as a league. Apparently, it’s now a punishable offense if you push a mascot, and the league is using Jaxson Hayes as an example. He will be suspended for one game without pay for pushing the Wizards’ mascot, G-Wiz, during pre-game introductions. The Lakers went on to win that […]
Austin Reaves ‘felt good’ in return to Lakers lineup
It’s been over a month since Austin Reaves played in a Lakers game due to his calf strain, and he was just as eager to return as fans were to watch him play. He finally came back for LA’s contest against Brooklyn and played well while on a minutes restriction. Reaves began the contest on […]
How LeBron James limits the Lakers’ options at the NBA trade deadline
As the NBA threatens to get upended around them by Thursday’s trade deadline, the Lakers have been quiet thus far. Rumors about a potential Rui Hachimura/De’Andre Hunter swap quickly petered out when the Cleveland Cavaliers sent Hunter to the Sacramento Kings instead. Beyond that, it’s mostly been the usual rumbles about the Lakers wanting New […]
Lakers considered ‘very viable threat’ for Giannis Antetokounmpo if not dealt at deadline
In a fairly rare occurrence, there is a superstar on the trade market and the Lakers are a complete non-factor. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade demand has finally come and the Lakers, in their current situation, have nothing competitive to offer relative to other teams across the league. As a result, there have been no links — […]
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Nets
The Nets are an unserious basketball team and the Lakers took care of them quickly on Tuesday night. LA immediately got out in front and had twice as many points as Brooklyn had in the opening quarter. By halftime, the Lakers had 69 points, and this contest was over. So, let’s dive into the win. […]
Lakers blow out Nets to close road trip on high
The Lakers closed their road trip in style, dominating the Nets from start to finish on Tuesday en route to a 125-109 win. The Lakers scored 45 points in the first quarter, 69 in the first half and built up a 39-point lead before the break. Predictably, the second half was little more than conditioning […]
Luka Dončić named January Western Conference Player of the Month
Luka Dončić has been justly rewarded for a dominant month. The NBA’s leading scorer has started 2026 right where he left off in 2025, averaging 34 points, 7.2 rebounds and 9.1 assists. Rightly so on Monday, Luka was named Player of the Month for the Western Conference. This is the sixth time Luka has been […]
The Lakers are again trying to fix their third quarter woes
The Lakers started a trend in the preseason with poor third quarter play, which has continued into the regular season. Early in the campaign, Lakers head coach JJ Redick called it out and got it fixed. But, like a monster in a horror film, those woes are back and as bad as ever. During their […]
Should the Lakers stand pat at the trade deadline?
The Lakers are a flawed team. That’s not even a hot take. After an early exit out of the playoffs last season, this team looks headed for a similar, perhaps even identical, path. In theory, the trade deadline should offer a perfect solution to their problems. However, the Lakers do not sound like a team […]
JJ Redick says Lakers want Austin Reaves ‘100% confident’ before returning from injury
For fans eager to see Austin Reaves back on the court, the last week has been frustrating. On two separate occasions, Reaves was listed as questionable heading into a game and on two occasions, he was downgraded to out before tip. After Redick said Reaves would likely return on the current road trip, the Lakers […]
Lakers vs. Nets Preview: Last stop of the roadtrip
After a tough loss against the New York Knicks, the Lakers (29-19) look to redeem themselves against the Brooklyn Nets (13-35) on Tuesday. This is the last stop in their Grammy road trip. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets When: 4:30 p.m. PT, Feb. 3 Where: Barclays Center Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The […]
Trade Rumors Roundup: Latest on Andre Wiggins, Naji Marshall, deadline expectations
The Lakers always find themselves near the center of trade rumors regardless of the state of the team or the situation. This year, there’s plenty of reason for them to be surrounded by rumors. A flawed roster and a competitive Western Conference have upped the pressure on the Lakers to make a move. Will that […]
The Lakers keep waiting for improved shooting that isn’t coming
Postgame press conferences for head coach JJ Redick have begun to sound like something of a broken record. While this could apply to multiple aspects of the Lakers as currently constructed, this time, it’s regarding their shooting. On Sunday, the Lakers had their latest stinker from beyond the arc in their loss to the Knicks, […]
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Knicks
The Lakers’ third-quarter struggles have returned. During the early parts of the season, they were getting dominated by opponents after halftime, and that’s been an ongoing trend during LA’s current road trip. The Cavs outscored the Lakers by 20 in the third en route to a dominant win over the purple and gold, and on […]
Shooting woes doom Lakers in Madison Square Garden
Shooting struggles from the Lakers’ role players and a poor third quarter were too much to overcome in Madison Square Garden on Sunday as the Knicks downed LA 112-100. The purple and gold led for stretches of the game, but a run in the third period for New York moved them ahead by double digits […]
LeBron James named All-Star for 22nd straight season
The Lakers will have another player besides Luka Dončić representing them at the All-Star game. LeBron James wasn’t named an All-Star starter, but he made the team as a reserve. This extends LeBron’s consecutive streak of All-Star appearances to 22, which is an NBA record. LeBron not getting voted in by the fans was certainly […]
Austin Reaves remains out vs. Knicks
UPDATE: The Lakers are being really cautious with Austin Reaves. For the second consecutive game, Reaves has been downgraded to out after being listed as questionable coming into the day. After playing the Knicks on Sunday, the Lakers will remain in New York City and play the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Original story follows. […]
Lakers trade targets Keon Ellis, De’Andre Hunter dealt for one another
There are just a few certainties in this world. Death, taxes and no one understanding what the Kings are doing. On Saturday night, the Kings, Cavs and Bulls completed a three-team trade that involved two Lakers trade targets. Cleveland sent De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento, who will send Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis to Cleveland. Chicago […]
Lakers vs. Knicks Preview: West meets East
The Lakers (29-18) are on the last stop of their current eight-game road trip in New York City where they will take on the Knicks (30-18) and Brooklyn Nets (13-24) in their next two games. This is the first time they’ll see both teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New […]
Lakers’ interest in De’Andre Hunter ‘overstated,’ don’t want to jeopardize financial flexibility
The fast-approaching trade deadline has a way of making small things feel much bigger. This week, the Lakers were linked to De’Andre Hunter and the rumors rapidly picked up of their interest in the wing. There were rumors of a framework of a deal surrounding some combination of Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht and Hunter, but […]
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