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Monday, April 13, 2026
'Mr. 82.' How Jake LaRavia became the injury-plagued Lakers' iron man

Jake LaRavia of the Lakers is one of only 18 players this season to appear in every regular season game.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

After an exhausting, long NBA season, it was nice to go about Sunday’s game stress-free. There were some stakes involved as the Lakers could still finish either the third or fourth seed. However,...

Lakers finish fourth in West as NBA postseason begins

And just like that, the 2025-26 NBA regular season has come to an end. The Lakers battled injuries and are currently playing without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but thanks to some great games...

Lakers to face Rockets in first round of playoffs

Despite the Nuggets’ best efforts over the weekend, the Lakers will remain the No. 4 seed and play the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The opening game between the teams will be on...

Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston

The Lakers are the fourth-seeded team and will have home-court advantage over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Lakers empty the bench in lopsided win over lowly Jazz

Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over t

Lakers draw perfect 1st round playoff matchup that gives them chance to get Luka back

The Los Angeles Lakers got the perfect playoff matchup to potentially get Luka Doncic back on the floor this season.

Lakers fans left holding their breath after possible Luke Kennard injury

The Los Angeles Lakers have been crushed by injuries this season, and it may have gotten worse with Luke Kennard going down in the final regular-season game.

Jose Soriano Makes AL History After Another Lights-Out Start

Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Soriano made history following yet another fantastic start for the Halos on Sunday.

Injury Notes: Wembanyama, Leonard, Curry, James, Highsmith

Two days after meeting the 65-game criteria, Victor Wembanyama is out for the Spurs‘ season finale against the Nuggets on Sunday. “He’s doing well but just a little sore and felt it was the...

Angels Send Pitching Prospect Back to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Angels sent No. 4 prospect George Klassen back to Triple-A ahead of Sunday's win against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Players Who Could Be Financially Impacted By The 65-Game Rule

Earning a spot on an All-NBA team is the simplest way for a player to become eligible for a Designated Veteran or Rose Rule contract, allowing them to earn a higher maximum salary than they'd...

Kenyon Martin takes a shot at the Lakers and their ‘4 white boys’

Kenyon Martin is not a believer in the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the playoffs. The retired former NBA All-Star Martin made waves this week with his comments about the Lakers on Gilbert...

Dodgers Will Honor UCLA WBB’s NCAA Title During Mets Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers are joining in on the celebration of UCLA women’s basketball winning the program’s first NCAA title in history. The Dodgers will honor the Bruins before their game against...

Lakers Convert Nick Smith Jr. To Two-Year Standard Deal

1:05 pm: Smith’s promotion is now official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. The Lakers will have a team option on Smith for next season and his 2026/27 salary is non-guaranteed, confirms Khobi...

Ten Postseason Seeds Up For Grabs On Final Day Of Regular Season

While we’ve known which 20 NBA teams will be competing in the 2025/26 postseason for some time, 10 seeds are still in flux entering April 12, the final day of the 2025/26 regular season. Most...

Lakers quietly make final roster move before playoffs begin

The Los Angeles Lakers filled their final roster spot before the playoffs with a player who won’t surprise fans.

LeBron James has already all but confirmed he will return to the Lakers

As unclear as LeBron James' future may look, it's actually quite clear he will return to the Lakers.

Lakers' once exciting rookie might already be on his way out of Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers were excited to draft this bucket-getter, but things are so bad that parting ways is the only answer.

Projected NBA Taxpayers For 2025/26

As we outlined in February, a total of 14 teams projected to be taxpayers prior to an eventful trade deadline week, with the 16 non-taxpayers on track to receive about $13.8MM apiece in tax...

Lakers continue to win Luka Doncic trade as former star hits new low

The Los Angeles Lakers keep dominating the Luka Doncic trade, and things look even better after Anthony Davis had a nightmare season.

Loving retired farm life, Rogie Vachon reminisces about being L.A.'s first hockey star

Rogie Vachon helped transform the Kings in the 1970s as the franchise established a presence in L.A. that would he would help build and nurture well beyond his playing days.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Nuggets Control Playoff Seeding Heading Into Sunday

At this point in the season, tanking isn’t reserved just for the NBA’s worst teams, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The Nuggets hosted the Thunder on Friday in a matchup of Western...

'Coach Chesney is a winner.' Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin sold on Bruins' new leader

UCLA veterans Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin didn't consider hitting the transfer portal after meeting new coach Bob Chesney.

Lakers risk being remembered for everything that went wrong

The Los Angeles Lakers were a wildly inconsistent team in 2025-26, but the way that their injury fortunes have shifted puts them in danger of an unfair legacy.

The limits of LeBron James’ greatness face playoff test with no room for error

LeBron James has the chance to pull off one of his most impressive feats yet by leading the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round playoff series win.

Lakers Notes: LeBron, Playoff Seed, Kennard, Vanderbilt

If there’s a silver lining for the Lakers after losing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injuries, it’s the fact that LeBron James has shown he can still dominate when asked to spearhead an...

Angels Pitcher ‘Dominant’ Amid Hot Start to 2026 Season

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher José Soriano is off to a strong start to the 2026 season. The right-hander has given up just one earned run off a home run in three starts against the Houston...

Luke Kennard sends bold message to Western Conference that Lakers fans can’t ignore

The Lakers responded to injuries with a statement win over the Suns, and Luke Kennard's comments postgame serve as a message for the rest of the West.

'He does so many more things.' How Luke Kennard became the Lakers' emergency point guard

Beyond being the league's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the Lakers.

LeBron James isn’t hiding from colossal challenge as Lakers limp into playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers star is forced to give one of his teams every last little bit of what he has (again).

LeBron James delivers blunt Lakers truth about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers have not outright forgotten about and moved on from their stars.

Friday, April 10, 2026
JJ Redick just created new questions about Bronny James' role on eve of the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are searching for answers, and head coach JJ Redick just left fans guessing about Bronny James’ role.

LeBron James and resilient Lakers defeat Suns, stay in hunt for No. 3 playoff seed

LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep them in contention for the No. 3 playoff seed in the Western Conference.

It took Marcus Smart just one game back to solve the Lakers' biggest problem

The Los Angeles Lakers finally had Marcus Smart back in the lineup, and he immediately made a massive impact.

UCLA WBB Could Get Former Bruin Back Through Transfer Portal

Former UCLA guard Elina Aarnisalo has entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. Aarnisalo played the 2025-26 season with North Carolina as a sophomore, where she...

Pacific Notes: Lakers, Horford, Santos, Durant, Suns

After missing nine straight games due to a right ankle contusion, former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart will return to action on Friday for the Lakers, tweets Jovan Buha. Los Angeles,...

Rams Introduce Immersive Fan Experience For 2026 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching at the end of the month, the Los Angeles Rams are opening up a new immersive experience for fans to explore the team’s annual Draft House. Two years ago, fans...

Lakers Get Encouraging LeBron James Injury Update Before Suns Game

The Lakers are getting two key players for their game against the Suns, as LeBron James and Marcus Smart suit up.

Lakers Waive Kobe Bufkin

4:50 pm: Bufkin has been waived, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 12:31 pm: The Lakers are placing guard Kobe Bufkin on waivers ahead of Friday’s 5:00 pm ET deadline, reports Shams Charania of ESPN...

Luka Doncic gets hit while he's down with newest Cooper Flagg comparison

Cooper Flagg is a better player than Luka Doncic was at the same age, according to the latest hot take from Max Kellerman.

And-Ones: Lottery Reform, MVP, Playoff Storylines, Jones

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that the lottery reform concept which has gained the most momentum is one that would expand the lottery to 18 teams and give the bottom 10 clubs equal...

Clippers’ Playoff Hopes on the Line in Must-Win Game Against Trail Blazers

Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers will be one of the most important games of the season for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers’ odds of making the NBA Playoffs depends on...

Lakers’ stunning Kobe Bufkin release just made their next move obvious

The Los Angeles Lakers have opened up a spot to convert one of their two-way deals.

Deandre Ayton keeps talking the talk Lakers still need to see backed up every night

Deandre Ayton had plenty to say following his solid performance against the Golden State Warriors, but Los Angeles Lakers fans don't care about his words.

Luke Kennard looks unstoppable in new role only the Lakers dared to unlock

The Los Angeles Lakers guard is proving to be so much more than a shooter.

Bronny James has shockingly forced Lakers to face a bold new reality

The Los Angeles Lakers guard may be one of their best nine players who are healthy for the NBA Playoffs.

10-Time WNBA All-Star Returning to Sparks in Free Agency

After two seasons with the Seattle Storm, 10-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike is reportedly returning to the Los Angeles Sparks in free agency. Ogwumike spent the first 12 seasons of her career...

Deandre Ayton handed surprising jolt of confidence about his Lakers role

Udonis Haslem gave the Los Angeles Lakers center big-time positive encouragement.

UCLA WBB Lands First Transfer Portal Commit After Winning NCAA Title

UCLA women’s basketball landed Arkansas guard Bonnie Deas through the transfer portal on Thursday, according to a report from On3. Deas, who has three seasons of eligibility remaining, is the...

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