Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing the Wizards' mascot during pregame introductions on Jan. 30.

The Warriors will send backup center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Raptors in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick that originally belonged to the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). More to come …

Philadelphia 76ers (29-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-19, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will attempt to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers are 12-8 in home games. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 25.1 assists per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 8.7. The 76ers are 14-8 on the road. Philadelphia is 11-17 against opponents with a winn...

With Austin Reaves back, the Lakers can find out just how good they can be.

The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, which means the Los Angeles Lakers are running out of time if they want to upgrade their roster to get into championship contention. The Lakers have had a solid season to this point, sitting in fifth in a loaded Western Conference at 30-19 despite […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to do anything, but it has already been an exciting trade deadline across the NBA. While star-level players like James Harden, Darius Garland and Jaren Jackson Jr. have already been dealt, the biggest name still on the board is Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. With the Bucks struggling, […]

People inside the Lakers locker room believe the current roster is better built for playoff basketball than the regular season.

While most teams are busy burning the phone lines ahead of the trade deadline, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to survive an exhausting eight-game road trip. The Lakers ended it with a convincing win over the Brooklyn Nets, 125-109, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. They improved to 30-19, going 5-3 in […] The post LeBron James sends big message after Lakers’ grueling road trip appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Draymond Green and the Los Angeles Lakers would have mutual interest if he is successfully traded out by the Golden State Warriors in their package for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite his torn ACL, the Warriors are reportedly keeping Jimmy Butler out of their proposals for Antetokounmpo, which leaves Green as the major outgoing salary. Green could be rerouted to a third team as he is not of interest to the Bucks. The Warriors have been transparent with Green about the talks and he has spoken a...

Austin Reaves gets real on his return and the upcoming homestand following Lakers' win over the Nets.

Following the one-year anniversary of the trade that shocked the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic reflected on his transition from the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis headlined a packaged deal for the Mavericks. Before the NBA world learned that Davis’ tenure with the Mavericks would be cut short due to his trade to the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic loving life ‘by the beach’ a year after Mavericks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis was the biggest story in basketball last year. It was a bold move, and by bold we of course mean “moronic.” At least the NBA Draft Lottery machine went brrrr in the right way to give Dallas the No. 1 overall pick […]

It’s been a year since the insane blockbuster trade that shook the world. Luka Doncic is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, trying to get them back to the NBA Finals. Anthony Davis was playing for the Dallas Mavericks, but more injuries never let him get comfortable there. Now, AD has been traded to the […] The post Mavericks’ updated Luka Doncic trade return after Anthony Davis Wizards deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas is receiving a 2026 Thunder first-round pick and a 2030 protected Warriors first-round pick in this deal from the Wizards along with second rounders in 2026 (Phoenix), 2027 (Chicago) and 2029 (Houston), sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/t5Qqtkl0Is — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2026 So the Mavericks turned Luka Doncic into Max Christie 2029 Lakers first-round pick 2026 Thunder pick (30th) 2030 Warriors first (if 21-30) 3 seconds Generational fumble — Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGo...

The annual NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and teams like the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly remain active in talks. The Lakers have clear needs across the roster and would be best suited to make a deal, though so far nothing seems imminent. Los Angeles has clearly established themselves as a playoff team, even in […]

The Lakers got their shooting guard back on Tuesday, but he's under a minutes restriction for the time being.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been quiet so far at the NBA trade deadline, seeming content to roll with their roster as is for the rest of the season. However, that doesn’t mean that Rob Pelinka and company aren’t looking to make some moves along the margins as the deadline approaches. Recently, NBA insider Brett […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers discuss Timberwolves trade, but Giannis situation poses obstacle appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the most debated topic in the NBA as the February 5 trade deadline looms. While the superstar remains sidelined with a calf injury, he has been vocal about his commitment to the game, pushing back against critics who suggest he might be giving up on the Milwaukee Bucks. […] The post NBA rumors: Insider warns of Lakers pulling off Giannis-Austin Reaves trade if on table this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .