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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lakers nearing first major break from brutal injury nightmare

Marcus Smart should be available soon.

Lakers Notes: Rotation, Smart, Vanderbilt, Reaves, Season

The Lakers have been left searching for answers in the wake of multi-week injuries to star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, writes Benjamin Royer of The Southern California News Group. Head...

Nuggets offer Lakers painful reminder of how far behind the curve they are

The Denver Nuggets are showing the Los Angeles Lakers everything they've done wrong in terms of building around a superstar.

UCLA women's basketball lands first transfer since winning NCAA championship

The UCLA women's basketball team landed Arkansas transfer Bonnie Deas, a guard who averaged nearly a double-double in her first season in the SEC.

JJ Redick must make Lakers change they’ve resisted all season

It is finally time for the Los Angeles Lakers to embrace their youth.

JJ Redick’s brutally honest approach is exactly what the spiraling Lakers need

The Los Angeles Lakers players need this harsh version of their head coach.

Latest NBA Mock Draft gives Lakers more frontcourt instability they can't afford

The Lakers' need stability not risk in the 2026 NBA Draft, which is why they must avoid drafting Kentucky big at all cost's Jayden Quaintance.

Adou Thiero gifts Lakers rare glimmer of hope as season falls apart

The Los Angeles Lakers don't have much to celebrate, but Adou Thiero has provided something of a silver lining.

Pelicans can give Darvin Ham what the Lakers never could

Darvin Ham's next chance could be on Horizon, and with that, he could change the narrative that the coaching the Lakers gave him.

Lakers already have simple plan to defeat Rockets in first round matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers are likely going to face the Houston Rockets in a first-round playoff series, and LA already has a clear plan in place to beat Houston.

Broken Lakers need to shut down the season

Their season turned into a nightmare with injuries to stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who should not be rushed back to play in hopes of saving the season.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Lakers great Michael Cooper is introduced as Cal State L.A. men's basketball coach

Lakers legend Michael Cooper hopes to add another chapter to his decorated career as the new coach of the Cal State L.A. men's basketball team.

Luke Kennard is painfully thriving as the Lakers waste his new persona

Luke Kennard once again had a big-time game against the OKC Thunder Tuesday night, but it was overshadowed by the abysmal effort from his teammates.

Pelicans dangerously close to repeating Lakers’ colossal coaching blunder

The New Orleans Pelicans could give Darvin Ham a chance for redemption after a failed stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers’ sneaky wing fix could come from a truly shocking source

The Los Angeles Lakers got two close-ups at Luguentz Dort that should not be ignored.

JJ Redick quietly opened the door for Adou Thiero to earn a Lakers role fast

The Los Angeles Lakers rookie is giving his head coach exactly what he wants.

Luka Doncic injury quickly turned the Lakers’ biggest flaw into a must-fix

The Lakers are gearing up for an incredibly tough stretch with no Luka Doncic, and they need their bigs to step up more than ever before.

Thunder’s embarrassment of riches could hand Lakers ideal Deandre Ayton replacement

Isaiah Hartenstein could be right there for the taking in the offseason.

Bronny James’ growth hits unexpected turn thanks to Lakers’ injury crisis

With the Lakers missing all three of their starting guards, Bronny James has a chance to show he really belongs and could hold his own in the NBA.

Lakers better hope Deandre Ayton got the message from JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers center needs to be better on offense.

Celtics' surprising find has made Lakers' Deandre Ayton signing look even worse

The Los Angeles Lakers probably wish Deandre Ayton was more like Boston Celtics star Neemias Queta.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
JJ Redick painfully admits Lakers are searching for answers with Luka Doncic out

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said exactly what the staff is trying to find with Luka Doncic out.

Jarred Vanderbilt may have just ruined his chance with the Lakers in shocking fashion

The Los Angeles Lakers finally were giving Jarred Vanderbilt minutes before a shocking turn ruined his chance.

Deandre Ayton handed career-altering opportunity as Lakers search for answers

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has a golden opportunity to rewrite a career narrative.

JJ Redick just made his most painful Dalton Knecht statement yet

Even with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, JJ Redick still didn't play Dalton Knecht in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

With their Big Three sidelined, Lakers lose to Thunder again in another blowout

With LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out with injuries, the Lakers lose in a 123-87 blowout to the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder.

LeBron James has been forced back into role fans did not think they would see

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both sidelined, the Los Angeles Lakers will rely on 41 year-old LeBron James to lead the team's offense in the final stretches of the regular season and perhaps...

Lakers suddenly have a massive target on their backs at the worst possible time

The Los Angeles Lakers are the team to play in the NBA Playoffs, and everyone knows it.

Lakers' second-best Giannis Antetokounmpo outcome looks close

There is a good chance Giannis stays in the East, and does not create added competition in the West.

Lakers finally have a timeline for Giannis Antetokounmpo drama to reach its endgame

This summer should finally have the Milwaukee Bucks superstar donning new threads.

Lakers’ playoff hopes dangerously rest on one path they can’t fully trust

The Minnesota Timberwolves are similarly banged up to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Inside Luka Doncic's high-stakes medical treatment and recovery plan

Luka Doncic is receiving medical treatment in Europe to repair a strained hamstring with the hope of returning to the Lakers before the playoffs start.

Monday, April 6, 2026
Lakers' late season nightmare gets even worse without even playing a game

The Los Angeles Lakers got another gut punch to start the final week of the regular season without even taking the floor.

Lakers desperately need Luke Kennard to show his latest surge isn’t a one-time thing

With no Luka Doncic, the Lakers need Luke Kennard to continue to step up like he did Sunday night, posting a triple-double against the Mavericks.

Jake LaRavia’s growing Lakers responsibility is forcing urgent changes

The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need their young wing to start making his 3-point shots.

Luka Doncic appeal set to delay NBA award voting in historic turn of events

Luka Doncic's agent will be filing an appeal challenging Luka's disqualification from NBA awards, possibly delaying the entire voting process.

Lakers have an uncomfortable Rui Hachimura problem bubbling to the surface

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, Rui Hachimura's consistency could decide the Lakers’ playoff hopes.

Lakers bracing for brutal first-round reality they won’t deny

The Los Angeles Lakers will likely be without their two primary weapons in the first round of the playoffs, but JJ Redick isn't trying to pretend away the problem.

Lakers cannot ignore dangerous implications behind Luka Doncic's latest injury update

The Los Angeles Lakers need to err on the side of caution.

LeBron James now carrying brutal burden no 41-year-old should for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers star needs to be a leading option capable of beating a first-round matchup all by himself.

JJ Redick spells out Lakers’ mission without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers need to give their stars an opportunity to return.

Luke Kennard trade reaches new heights after Luka's injury forces Lakers to change

The Los Angeles Lakers desperately needed someone to step up in Luka Doncic’s absence, which allowed Luke Kennard to deliver.

UCLA women's basketball players crown Cori Close as their champion

Stars of the NCAA national champion UCLA women's basketball team credit selfless coach Cori Close for their success and argue she is one of the best.

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Dalton Knecht may have already played his last game with Lakers after shocking twist

The Los Angeles Lakers have limited Dalton Knecht to garbage time this season, but the latest move feels like his time with the franchise is done.

The Lakers' playoff hopes are crushed before they even begin

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first game without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves told fans everything they needed to know about this season.

LeBron James’ best shot at another ring just vanished in an instant

The Los Angeles Lakers have virtually no shot at winning the championship this season, and LeBron James is unlikely to get his fifth title.

Lakers fan favorite just fell into a bigger role than anyone thought possible

The Los Angeles Lakers have been devastated by injuries, but it has opened the door for a fan favorite to play a massive role.

JJ Redick's fatal flaw caught up to the Lakers at the worst possible time

The Los Angeles Lakers were aware of this possibility with head coach JJ Redick in charge, and it unfortunately became a problem at the worst possible time.

Bronny James will finally get chance Lakers fans dreamed of after Luka Doncic injury

The Los Angeles Lakers suddenly need ball-handling with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, which opens the door for Bronny James.

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Lakers' nightmare gets even worse after devastating Austin Reaves injury update

The Los Angeles Lakers were already without Luka Doncic, and now Austin Reaves’ injury is much worse than fans thought.

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