Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James addressed the Michael Jordan comparisons to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the defending champion guard is closing in on two consecutive MVP campaigns. As Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama winds down in the closing weeks of the regular season, James made his pick for […] The post Is Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really ‘Jordan-esque?’ LeBron James weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The short-handed Los Angeles Lakers host the Western Conference leaders tonight, as the Oklahoma City Thunder come in at almost full health.

Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has resurfaced as the regular season nears its conclusion, but a recent update may dampen expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers. During Tuesday’s episode of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith addressed Antetokounmpo’s potential interest in Los Angeles alongside Monica McNutt and Jay Williams. Monica McNutt: “If the Lakers make […] The post NBA rumors: Stephen A. Smith makes Giannis trade declaration Lakers fans don’t want to hear appeared...

Early in the 2025-26 NBA season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd started Cooper Flagg at point guard. Kidd’s decision led to backlash since Flagg had not previously played the position. It certainly gave Flagg a challenge in his rookie season, and the decision surely helped him grow as a player. Los Angeles Lakers star […] The post Why LeBron James blasted ‘unfair’ Jason Kidd hate over controversial Cooper Flagg decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the foreseeable future, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called upon Luke Kennard to become the team’s new lead guard. Kennard is largely a 3-point specialist, but he has shown flashes of being able to run an offense and set teammates up for shots. Although the […]

Stephen A. Smith sees the Lakers heading out in the first round for the third year in a row.

LeBron James is certainly no stranger to the spotlight, be it for his continued high level of play at 41 years old, or comments on podcast appearances. While James is looking to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in remaining afloat without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, he’s landed in hot water over criticism for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of slipping in the Western Conference standings after the Denver Nuggets erased a large deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday night. Denver’s comeback, which saw the team rally from an 18-point deficit, pushed the Nuggets to 51-28 on the season and moved them […] The post Lakers lose grasp on No. 3 seed after shocking Nuggets comeback vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

John and Nate do their 3rd annual Star Movement Draft, as they pick the stars they think are most likely to be on another team by the start of the 2027-28 season. But first, they catch up on Giannis' latest comments on the dysfunction in Milwaukee, and discuss how the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will affect the Lakers' future. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Sub...

The Oklahoma City Thunder's recent demolition of the Los Angeles Lakers has effectively ended their championship hopes in a surprising way.

Dirk Nowitzki would have understood had the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers for Kobe Bryant.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and Jalen Williams takes center stage on the injury report. He is officially listed as out due to right hamstring injury management. That puts one of OKC’s key playmakers in focus as the team looks to extend its five-game win streak. The Thunder […] The post Is Jalen Williams playing tonight? Thunder vs. Lakers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been blessed with a number of stars who have donned their jersey, but perhaps none...

Luka’s injury changes everything in the West, and not just for the Lakers.

Sunday’s meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks was truly a showcase of the best of the previous generation against the face of the new one. LeBron James led the Lakers with a near triple-double of 30 points, nine rebounds and 15 assists, but Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg finished with 45 points, eight […]

LeBron James told Mavericks fans that the Lakers had put him on the shelf.

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Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nuggets rallied from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Blazers and move into the No. 3 seed in the West.

Famous sports doctor says Luka Doncic did not need to go to Europe to get the best possible treatment for his Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Throughout the past few years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best in the NBA in terms of finding undrafted gems who end up becoming key contributors in the league. Alex Caruso helped the Lakers win the 2020 NBA title. Austin Reaves is on the verge of a hefty pay-day. Scotty Pippen […] The post The hidden gem that helped Lakers find undrafted steals like Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.