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"Their offense is decent. Their defense is horrific" - Jay Williams on why the Lakers aren't a championship-contending team
Williams says the Lakers’ poor defense and lack of defensive tenacity prove they’re far from being a title-caliber team.
Los Angeles Lakers insider provided this concerning update regarding their superstar forward LeBron James after their season opener loss.
Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.
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"You look at the Lakers' four through nine, that's when you get a little worried" - Windhorst says L.A.'s lack of depth will haunt them
Windhorst believes the Lakers' thin rotation behind their stars could be their undoing in a stacked Western Conference.
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LeBron James is helping the Lakers in film study while he's sidelined with sciatica, Redick says
Although LeBron James wasn't able to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener, he's making sure they learn from their loss to Golden State. Coach JJ Redick said James was “really helpful” during a film session Wednesday as the Lakers' examined their performance in the 119-109 defeat.
Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2025-26 campaign at home. Luka Dončić had a magnificent, 43-point, 12-rebound, nine-assist performance. Austin Reaves added 26 points and nine assists. The vibes should have been great.
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The Lakers keep making the same mistakes, but now the stakes are higher than ever for Rob Pelinka
The Lakers don't have enough shooting around their big names. They made just eight of their 32 attempts from deep on Tuesday. In 2022, they shot 10 for 40, followed that up with the worst four-game shooting start in NBA history,
The progression of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves going from undrafted free agent to star over a handful of years has been nothing short of sensational.