L.A. Times - Lakers

Letters to Sports: Another split decision on future of LeBron James and the Lakers

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the future of LeBron James and the Lakers, the Dodgers problems, the Angels and more.

Lakers continue retooling of organization with plans for more hires

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:52:59 GMT

Two new assistant general managers will help in scouting and player development plus analytics, while their El Segundo training facility will get upgrades.

Lakers want LeBron James and Austin Reaves to return next season

Broderick Turner — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:40:45 GMT

General manager Rob Pelinka says of the 41-year-old star that "any team, including ours, would love to have LeBron James on their roster."

Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward and former first-round pick, dies at age 29

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:03:00 GMT

Brandon Clarke, a Memphis Grizzlies forward and a former first-round draft pick, has died at age 29. No cause of death has been disclosed.

Swanson: Just say no. Lakers should learn their lesson, avoid Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

While everyone expects the Lakers to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 31-year-old two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA champion, it's the wrong move.

'I don't know.' LeBron James unsure if he'll return for 24th season or retire

Broderick Turner — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:10:50 GMT

Lakers star LeBron James says he hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll play what would be his 24th season in the NBA or retire.

Lakers fight to the finish but are eliminated by Thunder

Broderick Turner — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:48:08 GMT

LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series.

Refusing to quit, Lakers still see a path toward winning series versus Thunder

Broderick Turner — Sun, 10 May 2026 23:26:01 GMT

The Lakers are trying to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit against a talented Thunder team that has controlled the series.

Swanson: Without Luka Doncic, Thunder series is a lose-lose for Lakers

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

While the superstar guard's presence on the court doesn't mean the Lakers could upset Oklahoma City, it would give them a better idea of where they stand.

'Get the big fella involved': Lakers' Deandre Ayton disappearing against Thunder

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.

Plaschke: Where's LeBron? As Lakers season vanishes, he again disappears

Bill Plaschke — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What is shocking about the Thunder's win Saturday night is they steamrolled to victory over the prone body of an NBA legend.

Lakers drop Game 3 to Thunder; now one loss from elimination

Broderick Turner — Sun, 10 May 2026 03:22:35 GMT

The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Game 4 is Monday night.

Why Lakers can't quit on JJ Redick, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 9 May 2026 20:31:07 GMT

JJ Redick's focus on "the task at hand" and his emphasis on a player-led culture continues to push the Lakers amid a playoff series deficit to the Thunder.

Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul after Game 2

Sat, 9 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.

'That's what we need': Austin Reaves bounces back in Lakers' Game 2 loss

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.

Swanson: Blame the Clippers for creating this Thunder monster

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

When the Clippers tried to rebuild the team around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Oklahoma City not only acquired SGA but a host of draft picks that led to a powerhouse.

Plaschke: Turn out the lights on the Lakers; after second loss to Oklahoma City, it's over

Bill Plaschke — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.

Lakers whine about officials after dropping Game 2 to Thunder

Broderick Turner — Fri, 8 May 2026 04:39:28 GMT

Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the Lakers are not happy with the officiating as they fell behind 2-0 to the defending champions.

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after dislocating right pinky finger

Broderick Turner — Wed, 6 May 2026 19:13:12 GMT

The gruesome injury included the bone breaking through the skin, but his finger is back in place and splinted as he begins the recovery process.

Frustrated Luka Doncic breaks his silence; doctors forecasted he'd miss Thunder series

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 6 May 2026 17:37:27 GMT

Hamstring injury could be severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his playmaking.

Lakers hurting for Luka Doncic as offensive slump continues in Game 1 against Thunder

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst

Swanson: Lakers fail Game 1 test against 'relentless' Thunder despite slowing down SGA

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored only 18 points and had seven turnovers, but Oklahoma City looks too deep and too tough for the Lakers.

'Some game-plan breakdowns.' Thunder pull away in second half to defeat Lakers in Game 1

Broderick Turner — Wed, 6 May 2026 03:28:40 GMT

LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission.

'Changes our ceiling': Why Deandre Ayton is key to Lakers upset vs. Thunder

Broderick Turner — Mon, 4 May 2026 23:25:06 GMT

Deandre Ayton had a very strong series against the Houston Rockets and the Lakers need him to replicate that performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

'You can't fear them': Upset-minded Lakers refuse to be intimidated by Thunder

Broderick Turner — Sun, 3 May 2026 23:01:21 GMT

The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.

How the Lakers and Thunder match up entering their playoff series

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.

'There's no quit.' Lakers' leadership, resilience shines through in series-clinching win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.

Plaschke: Crisis averted, LeBron James to the rescue in Game 6

Bill Plaschke — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 41-year-old superstar played like he had everything to lose during a clinching Game 6 win Friday night in Houston, which is what the Laker needed.

LeBron James leads Lakers' rout of Rockets to close out series

Broderick Turner — Sat, 2 May 2026 04:30:13 GMT

He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder.

Marcus Smart says Lakers must 'be willing to run through a wall' in Game 6

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.

Swanson: Lakers need another ageless LeBron James performance after Game 5 loss

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After his inspiring play in a Game 3 overtime win against the Rockets in Houston, the 41-year-old star has looked mortal the last two games.

Lakers can't close out Rockets series despite Austin Reaves' 22 points in return

Broderick Turner — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:28:38 GMT

The Lakers mount a late rally after falling behind by 13 points early in the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Rockets, who host Game 6 on Friday.

Ex-Lakers assistant admits role in gambling schemes, could face years in prison

Steve Henson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:08:05 GMT

Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.

Lakers' Austin Reaves will again be a game-time decision Wednesday

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:18:41 GMT

The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the Rockets.

Even the Rockets thought Deandre Ayton's controversial ejection was 'soft'

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:33:06 GMT

Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.

Turnover-plagued Lakers fail to pull off sweep in Game 4 loss to Rockets

Broderick Turner — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:34:40 GMT

The Lakers commit 24 turnovers and make only five three-pointers as the Houston Rockets pull away in the third quarter en route to a 115-96 win in Game 4.

'It keeps getting better and better.' Bronny James settling into Lakers playoff role

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:10:02 GMT

His first postseason points come in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.

Plaschke: Believe yet? Lakers leave no doubt in stunning comeback win over Rockets

Bill Plaschke — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Not only have the Lakers proven they can beat the Houston Rockets, but they've also shown they're capable of defeating Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

LeBron James and Lakers showcase their clutch-time prowess in Game 3 win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LeBron James put on another ageless performance and the Lakers proved once again they are one of the NBA's top clutch-time teams in their Game 3 win.

Marcus Smart leads Lakers to commanding 3-0 lead over Rockets in playoff series

Broderick Turner — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:54:08 GMT

Even though Austin Reaves was unable to play, Marcus Smart had a big night with 25 points, 10 assists, five steals and two blocks in an overtime win.

Rare Kobe Bryant trading card 'at the top of every wish list' sells for record sum

Steve Henson — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:36:05 GMT

A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.

Swanson: Lakers' JJ Redick makes a case that he's the right coach for the playoffs

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.

Victor Wembanyama's concussion puts Spurs in peril the Lakers avoided without Luka Doncic

Steve Henson — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:19 GMT

The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.

Lakers' 'Swiss Army knife' Marcus Smart sets the tone against Kevin Durant, Rockets

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:29:57 GMT

Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.

Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three

Broderick Turner — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:48:06 GMT

LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.

Luka Doncic providing Lakers a big playoff boost, even from the bench

Broderick Turner — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:05:50 GMT

Lakers star Luka Doncic's playful nature and ability to bring "good vibes" is serving the team well heading into their Game 2 showdown with the Rockets.

Luke Kennard provides a jolt of Luka magic, helping the Lakers beat the Rockets

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.

Plaschke: Can Lakers steal series? Anything is possible after Game 1 win

Bill Plaschke — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, while the Rockets looked confused.

Shorthanded Lakers knock off Durant-less Rockets in playoff opener

Broderick Turner — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:39:45 GMT

LeBron James is two rebounds short of a triple-double and Luke Kennard has a career playoff-high 27 points in the best-of-seven series opener.

Lakers 'elevate' work for playoffs with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injured

Broderick Turner — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:57 GMT

While the starting backcourt is trying to return during the first round of the playoffs, coach JJ Redick and team work hard to prepare for Rockets.

Nike is denied trademark for Bronny James 'b9' logo. Here's why

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:31:10 GMT

The 'b9' logo denied because of 'likelihood of confusion' with Back9 Golf Apparel's registered mark. James has worn shoes bearing the logo in some Lakers games.

Swanson: Can LeBron James pull off his second-greatest playoff feat?

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If he carries the injury-riddled Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets, the team's last standing star will again stamp his label as the G.O.A.T.

'He knows the most': How LeBron James sets the tone for Lakers entering playoffs

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT

Playing in his record-tying 19th postseason, James will be the leading man against the Rockets after injuries to guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Luka Doncic eligible for NBA's postseason awards after league, NBPA rule in his favor

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:13:11 GMT

Luka Doncic, a leading candidate for MVP and a lock for his sixth All-NBA team, played in only 64 games this season. The NBA typically requires 65 games played to be eligible.

Deandre Ayton knows the Lakers need him to be his best in the playoffs

Broderick Turner — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:30:25 GMT

Early in his career, the 7-foot center helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals as a double-double machine. The Lakers need that again.

L.A.'s Blue Era: How popular are the Dodgers? Even the Lakers look up at them. Way up

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local market, nearly half picked the Dodgers.

Lakers prepare for Rockets playoff series with emphasis on rebounding

Broderick Turner — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:18:06 GMT

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefintely, coach JJ Redick says "taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series."

Luka Doncic rejoining Lakers after getting injury treatment in Europe

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:25:12 GMT

Lakers star Luka Doncic will rejoin the team on Friday after getting treatment for his injury in Europe. There is no timetable for when he will be cleared to play.

Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers out in Milwaukee. Is superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo next?

Steve Henson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:54:53 GMT

The Milwaukee Bucks had a down year largely because Giannis Antetokounmpo played in only 36 games. Coach Doc Rivers is out and Antetokounmpo might be traded.

How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:52:00 GMT

The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the Rockets.

'Mr. 82.' How Jake LaRavia became the injury-plagued Lakers' iron man

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

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

Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston

Broderick Turner — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:08:22 GMT

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.

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

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:46:34 GMT

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

Broderick Turner — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:32:28 GMT

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.

LeBron James powers shorthanded Lakers to important win over Warriors

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:30:28 GMT

With Warriors star Stephen Curry not playing because of injury, LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 119-103 win to stop the team's three-game losing streak.

Plaschke: Broken Lakers need to shut down the season

Bill Plaschke — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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.

Lakers great Michael Cooper is introduced as Cal State L.A. men's basketball coach

Kara Carrell — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 23:36:37 GMT

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.

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

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 20:00:53 GMT

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.

Injury-riddled Lakers lose to Dallas; Luka Doncic to have medical treatment in Europe

Broderick Turner — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 02:30:52 GMT

LeBron James finishes with 30 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds, but without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers lose 134-128 to the Mavericks.

Lakers' Austin Reaves out for rest of regular season with oblique strain

Broderick Turner — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 21:42:23 GMT

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined the rest of the regular season, the ailing Lakers will be without their starting backcourt possibly into the playoffs.

Luka Doncic's hamstring strain will keep him out for remainder of the regular season

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:08:30 GMT

How will Luka Doncic's injury impact the Lakers over the remainder of the regular season? There's only five games left before the NBA playoffs.

Lakers star Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury in reality-check loss to Thunder

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 03:39:05 GMT

Luka Doncic pulled up in the midrange and grabbed his left leg before eventually walking off the court under his own power in a 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

After a sizzling March, Lakers face a big playoff test against equally hot Oklahoma City

Broderick Turner — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers and Thunder were two of the NBA's hottest teams in March. When they face off, L.A. will get a chance to prove it is ready for the playoffs.

Luka Doncic matches Michael Jordan for the most magical March in NBA history

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:02:48 GMT

Luka Doncic finishes with 42 points and becomes the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points in the Lakers' 127-113 win over Cleveland.

Lamar Odom's past is a 'cesspool of trauma,' he says: 'I don't know what made me relevant now'

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:48:24 GMT

It seems like Lamar Odom was in no hurry to revisit the 'cesspool of trauma' that crystallized with his overdose at the Love Ranch in Nevada — but apparently, Netflix was.

LeBron James achieves his 125th career triple-double in Lakers' win over Wizards

Broderick Turner — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:39:02 GMT

LeBron James finishes with a triple-double as the Lakers overcome Luka Doncic's suspension to defeat Washington 120-101 for their 15th win in last 17 games.

Lakers hope two-day 'reset' will refresh them for final stretch of the season

Broderick Turner — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:18:34 GMT

Luka Doncic won't play for the Lakers against the Wizards on Monday night because of a one-game suspension he received for his 16th technical foul.

Luka Doncic will serve one-game suspension for techs on Monday

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:27:32 GMT

The Lakers superstar, who picked up his 16th technical foul on Friday in a win over the Nets, will miss the game against the Wizards on Monday night.

Swanson: Bronny James has proven he deserves to be a Laker — with or without LeBron

Mirjam Swanson — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:42:37 GMT

Bronny James has shown his value to the Lakers at an important time, confirming he isn't on the roster solely to appease his father, LeBron James.

Lakers beat Nets, but Luka Doncic is facing suspension again after 16th technical

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Broderick Turner — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:45:44 GMT

Only a week after Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul was rescinded by the NBA, the Lakers superstar picked up another one in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Luka Doncic scores 43 as road weary Lakers hold off late Pacers rally

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:44:44 GMT

LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Jaxson Hayes each score 20-plus points to end a six-game road trip with a fifth victory.

Lakers fade in final seconds against Pistons as nine-game win streak ends

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:45:18 GMT

Luka Doncic misses a game-tying three-pointer just before the final buzzer as the Lakers' nine-game winning streak ends in a 113-110 loss to the Pistons.

Luka Doncic avoids suspension after NBA rescinds his 16th technical foul

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:32:37 GMT

The NBA rescinded technical fouls issued to Luka Doncic and Goga Bitadze during the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic.

Luka Doncic says vulgar comment from Orlando player led to his 16th technical

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:01:56 GMT

Lakers star Luka Doncic hopes he won't be suspended by the NBA after he says an explicit comment from Orlando's Goga Bitadze led to his 16th technical foul.

Luke Kennard's last-second three-pointer lifts Lakers to ninth consecutive win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:12:11 GMT

Lakers star LeBron James played in his 1,612th NBA regular-season game against the Magic on Saturday, when Luke Kennard sank a last-second three for the win.

Luka Doncic's 60-point game thrusts Lakers star into middle of MVP debate

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Lakers star Luka Doncic, the NBA's leading scorer, has been on a tear, with his 60-point game against Miami reigniting debate over his MVP credentials.

Luka Doncic scores 60 and LeBron ties NBA games record in Lakers' eighth straight win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:42:57 GMT

Luka Doncic scores 60 points and LeBron James finishes with a triple-double as the Lakers rally from a 15-point deficit to beat Miami 134-126.

Luka Doncic (40 points) and LeBron James (30) lead Lakers to win over Rockets

Broderick Turner — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:23:35 GMT

Luka Doncic is just shy of a triple-double and LeBron James misses only one shot as Lakers defeat the Rockets.

Plaschke: 'Yeaaaaaah!' A child's cheer inspires surging Lakers

Bill Plaschke — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

When measuring the furiously growing buzz around the Lakers, one need only heed the hopeful cries of one of their most rabid fans, 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay.

'Meal Ticket' doc goes deep into the real history of the incomparable McDonald's All-American Games

Steve Henson — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:56:17 GMT

The documentary 'Meal Ticket' is an exhaustively researched labor of love by co-directors Corey Colvin and Carlton Gerard Sabbs that premieres Thursday on Prime Video.

Lakers surge late and defeat Rockets for their sixth consecutive win

Broderick Turner — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:25:44 GMT

Luka Doncic finishes with 36 points as the Lakers surge in the final minute and lean on a gritty defensive effort in a 100-92 victory over Houston.

How Austin Reaves pulled off a perfect game-tying missed free throw in Lakers' win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Austin Reaves' perfectly executed play at the free-throw line against the Nuggets is another reminder of much he has grown with the Lakers.

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves lift Lakers to thrilling overtime win over Nuggets

Broderick Turner — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:50:34 GMT

Austin Reaves forces overtime after scoring off a rebound from his own free-throw miss before Luka Doncic scores in the final second of a 127-125 Lakers win.

LeBron James' adaptability a key in victory over the Bulls

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:13:14 GMT

The 41-year-old forward is letting Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves control the offense, but he continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court.

Luka Doncic scores 51 points as surging Lakers rout Bulls in LeBron's return

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:08:22 GMT

Luka Doncic finishes with 51 points and falls one assist short of a triple-double as the Lakers defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 for their fourth straight win.