Lakers

03 January 2026

• Lakers takeaways: Jake LaRavia sets the tone in starting lineup during win over Grizzlies

  While LeBron James and Luka Doncic led the Lakers in scoring, Jake LaRavia brought energy needed during a win over the Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena.

• Luka Doncic and LeBron James help fuel late Lakers surge in win over Grizzlies

  Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 31 as the Lakers inch away late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.

• Lakers takeaways: Pistons dominate paint as Lakers close out a sub-.500 December

  The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers' sixth 20-point loss this season.

• Plaschke: Thank you, L.A. sports teams, for saving me during the worst year

  Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, Luka Doncic and so many others delivered marquee moments that helped me endure a terrible 2025.

• Lakers still searching for their identity after late implosion vs. Pistons

  LeBron James will remember his 41st birthday for all the wrong reasons after the Lakers turn over the ball 21 times in a dismal, 128-106 loss to the Pistons.

• Lakers takeaways: Nick Smith Jr. shines in win over Kings with Austin Reaves sidelined

  For the first time this year, the Lakers outscored their opponent in every quarter with Luka Doncic (34 points) and LeBron James (24 points) leading the way despite Austin Reaves' absence.

• After talking through problems, Lakers find unexpected third scorer to end losing streak

  Nick Smith Jr. scores 21 points off the bench as Luka Doncic and LeBron James lead the Lakers to a 125-101 victory over the Kings for a much-needed win.

• Lakers 'recalibrate' after Austin Reaves injury, three-game losing streak

  Coach JJ Redick said he calmly delivered a message to his players that it was time for "reconnection" with the team's second-leading scorer sideline at least a month.

• Lakers guard Austin Reaves out for at least a month because of calf injury

  He has a grade 2 strain of his left calf and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the team announced Friday evening.

• 'We don't have it right now.' Takeaways from the Lakers' third straight loss

  Lakers coach JJ Redick and star guard Luka Doncic say the team must change and get back on track after a 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday.