Lakers News

More Los Angeles Lakers pages
Monday, October 26, 2026
Lakers Mailbag: A perfect start

While every win hasn’t been pretty, the Lakers have racked them up to start this season. A blowout of the Warriors, a sloppy win against the Clippers and a comeback over the Jazz has them a...

Walker Kessler Admits Emotions Got Best Of Him In Return To Utah

Walker Kessler had two statement games to begin his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. He put up a combined 48 points on just four missed shots, which should have carried positive momentum into...

Knicks' Mike Brown reveals immediate plan for ex-Laker Dalton Knecht after low-risk signing

The New York Knicks have a pretty high vision on what Dalton Knecht can be for them. Head coach Mike Brown made his plan for Knecht very clear on Sunday.

Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams are flirting with being summer steals for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers secured two functional starters in Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams for the price of two minimum contracts.

LeBron James explains why he doesn't want to play a 'sustainable role' at center for the 76ers

With Joel Embiid out, LeBron started at center on Sunday in the Sixers' first loss of the season

Luka Doncic On Flow State After Scoring 52 Points: ‘It’s One Of The Best Feelings’

Luka Doncic hasn’t been quite to his superstar level in the first two games of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that all changed in the team’s first road game of the season against the...

Lakers will rarely be out of a game this year and the Jazz comeback proved why

The Los Angeles Lakers offense is potent and can wake up at any time. The 132-123 comeback win against the Utah Jazz showed exactly that.

Lakers Rumors: Josh Kushner & Bob Iger Not Planning To Buy Sparks From Mark Walter

Former Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is continuing to move off many of the sports franchises he owns. Walter agreed to sell his majority shares of the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger...

Simply having Luka Doncic lets Lakers be in every winning conversation

The Los Angeles Lakers will always have a chance to win if Luka Doncic is on the court.

Sunday, October 25, 2026
LeBron hopeful cameo at center won't be fixture for shorthanded 76ers

LeBron James started at center for the short-handed 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic explodes for 52 to lead Lakers past Jazz

Luka Doncic scored 52 points and added 10 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

Instead of Sunday being a tale of two halves, the Lakers’ win over the Jazz felt more like a tale of four quarters. Or, more specifically, one quarter vs. three quarters. The first quarter is...

JJ Redick dives into what it's like to see Luka Doncic in the zone up close

Luka Doncic had a 52-point explosion against the Jazz, and it was a fun experience for everyone, including Lakers head coach JJ Redick.

Pacific Notes: Kessler, Doncic, Warriors, Lopez

Walker Kessler’s strong start for the Lakers hit a bit of a speed bump on Sunday, when he went up against the Jazz team with whom he spent the first four years of his career. Kessler had just two...

adidas and Hasan Minhaj take shots at LeBron James and Drake for Anthony Edwards' AE3 'Omen' promo

adidas and Hasan Minhaj jokingly called out Drake and LeBron James in a promo for Anthony Edwards AE3 "Omen."

All the historic NBA records Lakers' Luka Doncic broke in 52-point outburst against Jazz

Luka Doncic went insane against the Jazz to score 52 points while getting historic NBA records from LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and...

Luka Doncic's 52-point masterpiece validates Lakers moving on from LeBron

Luka Doncic only needed three games to prove the Los Angeles Lakers were right to move on from LeBron.

Doncic has NBA's first 50-point game of season as Lakers reach 3-0

Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting 8 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game this season in the NBA.

Luka Doncic 50-Bomb Keeps Lakers’ Perfect Start Intact

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic recorded a 52-point double-double in the Lakers' 132-123 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The post Luka Doncic 50-Bomb Keeps Lakers’ Perfect Start Intact...

76ers' LeBron James still gets surprising career first at Year 24 vs. Pistons

LeBron James is still surprising NBA fans with this one career first during the 76ers vs. Pistons game.

Rams Return to Winning Ways With Statement Win Over Raiders

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 35-21, on Sunday, winning a game for the first time since Week 4. The post Rams Return to Winning Ways With Statement Win Over Raiders appeared...

Luka Doncic scores 52 as Lakers rally from 18 down to beat Jazz

Luka Doncic scored 52 points and added 10 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

Lakers survive slow start, silence Jazz behind Luka Dončić 52-point game

After trailing by 18 points in the first quarter, the Lakers rallied on Sunday afternoon to beat the Jazz in the first road game of the season, 132-123. Luka Dončić put the team on his back from...

Lakers build around Luka Doncic proving to be special after comeback over Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers got down big against the Utah Jazz, but it didn’t matter for this squad built around Luka Doncic.

Recap: Luka Doncic Drops 52 To Lead Lakers To Win Over Jazz

After back-to-back wins at home to kick off the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for the first time for a matchup with the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon. While it wasn’t a great...

Knicks' Mike Brown outlines initial plans for former Lakers guard

The Knicks' head coach has made it clear what the team will do with Dalton Knecht.

Luka Dončić is hopeful that he can retire a Laker: ‘It’s amazing to be here’

Two years ago, no one could have fathomed the idea of Luka Dončić retiring anywhere but Dallas. The Mavericks had built a team capable of making the Finals around him and his fierce loyalty all...

Rams Make Decision on Puka Nacua for Crucial Raiders Matchup

Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowl wide receiver Puka Nacua is active for the Rams’ matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report...

And-Ones: Smith, Vegas, G League Trades, Breakout Team, More

Former NBA guard Kenny Smith, who has been an analyst for “Inside the NBA” for since 1998, has joined the prospective ownership group of Marc Lasry and Steve Apostolopoulos, sources tell NBA...

USC Drops Out of AP Top 25 Poll After Wisconsin Loss, UCLA Rises Again

Both the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins had their rankings in the Associated Press Top 25 poll following their results from Saturday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report...

10 Family Activities to Do in LA During Halloween Weekend

LA Sports Report breaks down 10 family activities in and around Los Angeles for the upcoming Halloween weekend. The post 10 Family Activities to Do in LA During Halloween Weekend appeared first on...

Austin Reaves Explains Why Lakers Fans Might Embrace Luka Doncic Faster Than LeBron James

The relationship between fans of the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James was a complex one over his eight seasons with the team. He brought a title to L.A. in his second season with the...

Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the Jazz

Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. In the first 50-point game this season in the NBA, Doncic...

Luka Doncic headlines weird problem for Lakers through first two games

Luka Doncic has turned the ball over at a shocking rate through the first two games of the Los Angeles Lakers' season.

Lakers were right to let Dorian Finney-Smith walk as he still can't get minutes

The Los Angeles Lakers were right to let Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency as his four-year contract looks like a disaster.

JJ Redick Believes Walker Kessler Can Be Even Better For Lakers

Walker Kessler has provided promising returns through two regular season games with the Los Angeles Lakers. He unlocked a new facet for their offense as a reliable lob threat, and his rim...

NBA insider reveals real reason Lakers didn't trade Dalton Knecht to Bucks for Jericho Sims

The Los Angeles Lakers were trying to get some value out of Dalton Knecht before cutting him. They were unable to and it has been revealed what the cost would have to trade Knecht.

Lakers already have major Walker Kessler concern despite strong start to Luka Doncic era

The Los Angeles Lakers had a move of the offseason by getting Walker Kessler. It has started out great, but there is some worry that something could eventually go wrong.

Warriors' Steve Kerr gets brutally honest about LeBron James pursuit despite Steph Curry's efforts

The Golden State Warriors were once reported as a favorite to land LeBron James. Head coach Steve Kerr recently revealed the harsh truth about how close they were to getting James.

Ziaire Williams Happy To Take On Role Of Lakers’ Point-Of-Attack Defender

Going into the season, arguably the biggest question mark surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was their perimeter defense and who would guard the point of attack. But so far, Ziaire Williams has...

Jazz bench Jaxson Hayes after one game but may have found the right role for ex-Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Jaxson Hayes to the Utah Jazz in the offseason, and his new team benched him after just one start.

Bucks Reportedly Wanted Two Second-Round Picks For Jericho Sims But Lakers Offered One

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this past offseason, although they weren’t able to address all of their needs. One need that seemingly remains is the backup center position behind...

Walker Kessler ‘Excited To Compete’ In First Game Against Utah Jazz

Walker Kessler is off to a terrific start with the Los Angeles Lakers and next is what figures to be a hostile environment on Sunday. The Lakers’ first road game of the season is against the Utah...

Walker Kessler is the best Clint Capela the Lakers could have asked for

Walker Kessler is perfectly playing the Clint Capela role for the Los Angeles Lakers that Deandre Ayton never wanted to.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Lakers vs. Jazz Preview: First road game of the season

The Lakers (2-0) head to Salt Lake City where they will face the Utah Jazz (1-1) on Sunday afternoon. The purple and gold will take on a Jazz team that’s coming off a thrilling one-point over the...

Bucks Turned Down Potential Kevin Porter Jr. Trade With Nuggets

Prior to the roster cutdown deadline, the Bucks turned down a chance to trade Kevin Porter Jr. to the Nuggets in exchange for two future second-rounders, a second-round pick swap and Zeke Nnaji,...

2026 NBA G League Draft Results

The NBA G League held its draft for the 2026/27 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled by a team were part of the draft pool....

Bucks wanted two second round picks from Lakers in Jericho Sims trade

The Lakers’ preseason roster crunch was ultimately solved by cutting Dalton Knecht, an unceremonious end to his once-promising Lakers career. It was also an anticlimactic ending to the team’s...

The Lakers and Rui Hachimura were excited for their reunion

While other players may have had longer tenures, Rui Hachimura’s three-and-a-half years with the Lakers saw him become a fan favorite. Immediately helping the team to a playoff victory in his...

Austin Reaves And Walker Kessler Praise Collin Sexton’s Energy In Lakers Debut

After missing all of preseason and the regular season opener with a right soleus strain, Collin Sexton made his Los Angeles Lakers debut in Friday night’s win over the L.A. Clippers. Sexton didn’t...

Scroll to Top

Los Angeles Sports Wire is an independent editorial site. Some posts contain affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA, or any of their member teams. All team names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service · Affiliate Disclosure · Editorial Policy · DMCA

Part of Sports Wire Network →