Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted the team’s offensive flow after Luka Doncic scored 51 points in Los Angeles’ 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls. Redick emphasized Doncic’s consistency: “I think he’s been high volume, high efficiency for about two and a half months now. It’s so important. It just sets up the rest of […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ balanced attack as Doncic scores 51 in win over Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls may have lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 142-130, on Thursday, but it was still a memorable evening for Yuki Kawamura. Kawamura played 10 minutes off the bench, tallying three points, one rebound, and two assists. But it was what happened after the game that was special for the pint-sized guard from […] The post Fan favorite Yuki Kawamura has awesome moment with Rui Hachimura in Bulls-Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Lakers star got only eight of those points from free throws, just in case you care about that now.

It will be interesting to see how the Los Angeles Lakers handle LeBron James’ legacy once he inevitably hangs up his sneakers. James has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, and he brought a title to LA back in 2020, which means that he should already be a legend of the franchise in […] The post Colin Cowherd doubts Lakers fans would want LeBron James statue appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference. Plus, their 2025 offseason moves made by general manager Onsi Saleh had fans and prognosticators alike interested in what the Hawks could become in […] The post Hawks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Breaking down the Lakers' best and worst paths to the Finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers are are one of the most popular sports teams on earth with a massive fan base around the world. The players are some of the most beloved anywhere and that is especially the case now with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, two international superstars, at the forefront. The Lakers do a […]

Lakers coach speaks on the recovery process and return timeline of several players ahead of Thursday's game vs. the Bulls.

In a lengthy post on social media, Howard, who has not played in the NBA since 2022, wrote that he 'still had more left to give' but that it was 'time to move on.'

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times in his career. It will stay that way at least after the 2025-26 season in the eyes of former NBA star big man DeMarcus Cousins, who said during a recent episode of the “Run it Back” show Asked […] The post DeMarcus Cousins’ Luka Doncic 2nd Team All-NBA prediction will frustrate Lakers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a playoff dilemma on their hands when it comes using LeBron James. NBA insider Brett Siegel took part in the latest episode of Clutch Scoops with Tomer Azarly on March 12. Los Angeles seems to be playing better without James, but Siegel argues they still need to play him […] The post Do the Lakers have a LeBron James playoff dilemma? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Chicago Bulls at home on Thursday evening. Leading up to the contest, L.A. revealed LeBron James’ initial status update, providing a glimpse of his availability. Reports indicate that James, who is dealing with a right hip contusion along with arthritis in his left foot, is […] The post LeBron James gets initial status update for Bulls-Lakers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Austin Reaves likely to return to the Lakers this summer on a new, maximum contract.

The Los Angeles Lakers have quietly played the best basketball of their season, winning three in a row and going 5-1 in March. Significantly, the team has relied on suffocating defense to beat teams. Coach JJ Redick has been encouraged by the Lakers’ improved defense in wins over the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, […] The post JJ Redick ‘encouraged’ by Lakers’ improved weakness vs. Knicks, Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaxson Hayes has made real defensive strides this season, making him an integral piece to the Lakers playoff hopes.

The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant’s epic 81-point game by two points when he scored a whopping 83 against the Washington Wizards. The Heat controlled the game right from start to finish and won what was their sixth straight win on the trot. However, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Adebayo may have […] The post Why NBA insider thinks Heat’s Bam Adebayo should’ve checked out after matching Kobe Bryant’s 81 points appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With Jimmy Butler out for the season due to an ACL tear and Stephen Curry sidelined by a knee injury, Warriors coach Steve Kerr feels the need to send a positive message to his team, Matt Leland of NBCSportsBayArea.com relays. Kerr made his comments during an interview on the 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” […]

There have been major questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ ability to play championship-level defense with a team built around offensive-focused stars in Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. But recently, the Lakers are showing that they are capable of defending at a high level, even against top offenses. The Minnesota Timberwolves were the […]

There is a long list of some of the most dominant big men to ever step foot in the NBA and for a while, the player who carried that title was Dwight Howard. Coming into the league straight out of high school and being the first overall pick of the Orlando Magic in 2004, Howard […]

Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, Dejounte Murray added 27 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 122-111 on Wednesday night, spoiling Brandon Ingram's return to the city where he played for six seasons. Murray had his highest-scoring game since his return from a torn right Achilles tendon that sidelined him for more than a year. Zion Williamson added 19 points for the Pelicans, who have won seven of 10.