After picking up a road win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Phoenix Suns in the second night of a back-to-back in their penultimate regular season game. Both teams were missing key pieces in this one, but it was an important game for the Lakers […]
The Lakers must weigh the risks of rushing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back from injury during the NBA playoffs, with long-term consequences potentially outweighing short-term gains.
The 65-game rule has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks amid injuries to Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic, all of whom would have been shoo-ins for All-NBA spots prior to getting hurt. Pistons star Cunningham reflected on the rule after Wednesday’s win over Milwaukee, his first game back from a […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Kobe Bufkin from his two-year deal. The Lakers are opening a roster spot ahead of the playoffs to evaluate another signing. Bufkin appeared in 16 games with the Lakers, averaging 2.9 points in 7.5 minutes. Bufkin was the 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Michigan.
The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road on Thursday night, looking to snap their three-game losing streak when they took on the Golden State Warriors. Matchups between the Lakers and Warriors always have some added intrigue, although there was some significant star power missing from this game as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Stephen […]
The opportunity for players to step into a larger offensive role is there with leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out due to injury. One of the players many would expect to step up would be center Deandre Ayton, but the big man struggled in the first couple of contests and head coach JJ […]
The injuries to Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic have undoubtedly left concern for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for the postseason. However, it appears as though the franchise is also looking at potential additions as we approach the end of the regular season. Kobe Bufkin was only recently recalled from the South Bay […] The post Lakers waive young guard for potential pre-playoffs signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Who should be the MVP between Shai, Jokic, Wembanyama, and Luka? Who would have made All-NBA if not for the dreaded 65-game rule? We pick our teams both with and without the rule. Then, we catch up on Thursday's action and set the scene for the weekend scenarios. Are we headed towards a fantastic San Antonio/Denver game on Sunday? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dun...
The Lakers host the Suns tonight, as the visitors have dominated this matchup during the season, but they can still win with LeBron James alone.
Channing Frye says Luka Doncic's deficiencies on the defensive end have rightly led to him not being regarded as the MVP favorite this season.
LeBron James spent the past summer indulging in golf as his new hobby outside of basketball, but the Los Angeles Lakers star doesn’t have much time to play as of late given the team’s attempt to stay afloat. James spent most of Year 23 playing third fiddle behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but has […]
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors, snapping a three-game skid and continuing their strong run at Chase Center, where they have now won four straight games. With both Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic out injured, LeBron James starred with a double-double of 26 points, 11 assists and eight […] The post Warriors’ LJ Cryer goes down with ankle injury during Lakers rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UPDATE: James did check into the game with 3 minutes remaining in the third quarter and did not have a wrap on his hand. The Los Angeles Lakers are clinging to their post in the Western Conference standings and can’t afford to lose any more players to injuries following the injuries to Luka Doncic and […] The post LeBron James appears to suffer injury vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night. James shot 11 for 17 and made three 3-pointers. After 23 years in the league and at age 41, James' future is uncertain.
With the season-ending injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, almost every single player of the Los Angeles Lakers is expected to step up and fill the void, including Bronny James. James has not seen plenty of action in his sophomore season, but as the regular season winds down and with their depleted roster, coach […] The post Watch Bronny James make historic assist to LeBron James in Lakers-Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers (50-29) are on hard times right now, as they try to maintain a top-four seed in the Western Conference without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Even if the team secures home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, LA will be unlikely to advance unless it gets dramatically healthier. Tensions […] The post Lakers catch random stray from EuroLeague coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with significant injuries, there’s no doubt the biggest one is to star Luka Doncic right before the postseason. As the Lakers guard in Doncic deals with a hamstring injury, as he’s going to Europe for special treatment, this insider gives his prediction that comes with a warning to the […] The post ClutchPoints NBA Insider makes Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury prediction after harsh warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with a myriad of injuries to top players such as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the latter will be heading into a key offseason as he’s in the final year of his contract and will likely get an extension. As Reaves’ injury with the Lakers deals with his oblique, […] The post NBA rumors: The 5% chance Austin Reaves isn’t back with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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 coach JJ Redick is trying to find a workable rotation with three regular season games remaining before the playoffs, but some of the […]
For those hoping to get an up close look at LeBron James — and hopefully Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — during the NBA playoffs, the Lakers are offering a ‘new premium experience.’ Revealed on Thursday morning, the Lakers front office announced a second-row of courtside seating will be made available during the postseason. Los...
