Los Angeles Lakers

Chris Broussard says LeBron James has to become a role player, but doesn't believe he will make that sacrifice.

ESPN NBA insider and former Nets executive Bobby Marks told Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar on Fullcourt Passport that Luka Doncic will likely need to change his approach to compete for a championship in Los Angeles. “I do think he’s probably going to have to change and probably a lot of it is looking at […] The post Bobby Marks says Luka Doncic must adapt his game to help Lakers contend appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Sunday against the New York Knicks despite missing LeBron James due to injuries to his left elbow and left foot. The Lakers hacked out a tough win, 110-97, to improve to 39-25. The Knicks were held to below 100 points for only the second time in […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart gets lauded despite ‘horrible shooting’ vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The debate over the GOAT of basketball is a discussion that has been going on for decades and will continue on for many more. These days, the debates mostly center around Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan vs. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James with many others insisting that Kobe Bryant should be mentioned in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of their toughest stretch of the season.

The Lakers got big performances from multiple players in Sunday’s win over the Knicks, including Deandre Ayton.

The March 9, 2026, matchup between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers represents a critical juncture in the 2025-26 NBA calendar, as both franchises navigate the final six weeks of a high-stakes regular season. The New York Knicks enter this contest as an Eastern Conference powerhouse, currently boasting a 41-24 record and occupying the third seed in the conference standings. Driven by the elite playmaking of Jalen Brunson and the interior dominance of Karl-Anthony Towns, New Yo...

Luka Doncic always wears his heart on his sleeve in every minute he spends on the hardwood, and this was certainly the case during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks at home on Sunday. While everything ended well and in good spirits for the Lakers, Doncic did have some of […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic sets record straight after missed call vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers Austin Reaves may be rounding back into early-season form, and that could be big news for the Lakers. Reaves scored 25 points in Sunday’s win over the Knicks, just the third time in the past 15 games he has topped the 20-point mark. His scoring dipped after returning in early February from a strained […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Raptors, Markelle Fultz, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

If there is one thing the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster has lacked this season, it is athleticism and defensive prowess on the wing. One player they hoped could provide that is rookie Adou Thiero, who they drafted in the second round out of Arkansas. Unfortunately, Thiero hasn’t been able to make much of an impact […]

The Los Angeles Lakers needed another big win on their record this season to prove they are legitimate contenders and they accomplished that by blowing out the New York Knicks 110-97.

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to build around Luka Doncic this summer, and a star may unexpectedly hit the market, giving them the perfect Luka co-star.

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the contest as the league's dominant force, holding a 50-15 record and maintaining the top position in the Western Conference. Having secured the franchise's first NBA title in 2025, the Thunder have successfully transitioned from an emerging young core to a disciplined dynasty-in-the-making, currently riding a five-game winning streak and leading the league in both scoring and scoring defense. This statistical anomaly-matching the 1948-49 Minneapolis Lakers as...

For the longest of time, Los Angeles Lakers fans were clamoring to see all three of their Big 3 on the court together. However, of late, a concerning trend has emerged, with multiple metrics suggesting that the Lakers are actually a better team when only Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic start, and LeBron James sits […] The post LeBron James’ absence makes the Lakers a ‘better team,’ per Brian Windhorst appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick credited his team’s defensive intensity for their 110-97 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. He said, “Really tonight there was one key and that was multiple efforts and thought we did that throughout the game, not just in spurts.” Redick highlighted the importance of sacrifice […] The post JJ Redick on Lakers’ gritty win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sunday. Matinee game. Loss. Against the LA Lakers to put the cherry on top. Here’s a whole lot of stuff said in frustration before the Knicks cross the street to face the Clips. Mike Brown On turnovers, low free throws, and losing the offensive board battle being a recipe for disaster: “18 turnovers, 30 free […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Knicks fell back into the loss column with a tough road loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a rough day for Jalen Brunson, who shot just 8-19 from the field, scoring 24 points in the loss. On Monday, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […] The post Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest after Knicks’ loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the postseason draws closer, the Los Angeles Lakers are seeing encouraging signs from Austin Reaves, who is rediscovering the form he showed at the start of the year, writes Melissa Rohlin of The California Post. After missing time with a strained left calf and returning in early February, Reaves experienced a dip in scoring […] The post Austin Reaves boosting Lakers playoff hopes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Lakers coach Byron Scott says he believes LeBron James will finish his career outside Los Angeles. Speaking on the Byron Scott Fast Break podcast with Olden Polynice, Scott emphasized LeBron’s departure from Lakers traditions. “I think this is his final year with the Lakers. I think he’ll go back to Cleveland and play one […] The post Byron Scott predicts LeBron James won’t retire with Lakers, cites ‘not a true Laker’ mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LOS ANGELES – Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win against the New York Knicks on Sunday was the defense. The Knicks came into the game third in the NBA in offensive rating at 119.5. They’ve been scoring 117.2 points per game, good enough for ninth in the league. But […] The post Luka Doncic issues stern challenge after Knicks win appeared first on ClutchPoints .