Lakers

06 December 2024

• Lakers buried in a barrage of 24 Miami threes in blowout: 'We're all embarrassed'

  Coming off a blowout loss to Minnesota, the Lakers are torched by Tyler Herro and the Heat on the perimeter, suffering their sixth loss in eight games.

• Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt sidelined until at least January with ailing knee

  The veteran forward has swelling in his left knee and the team is hoping for a return to game in 2025. He hasn't played in a game since Feb. 1, 2024.

• Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.

  Anthony Davis and LeBron James are held to a combined 22 points in the Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

• LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz

  With the Lakers shorthanded, LeBron James takes command in the fourth quarter and Lakers squeeze past Utah.

• Lakers' chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder

  Oklahoma City handed the Lakers a hard-fought defeat that might leave the defending NBA Cup champions out of the in-season tournament's next stage.

• Lakers' lineup changes pay off with a convincing win over the Spurs

  The Lakers played one of their most consistent games of the season and defeated the San Antonio Spurs.

• Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns

  Facing a potent team in Phoenix, the Lakers were again badly outclassed in the second half and are routed by Suns.

• Lakers look to ramp up defense with return to physical play

  The Lakers return to NBA Cup play on Tuesday at Phoenix as the group leader at 2-0. Backup center Jaxson Hayes is set to return with a focus on defense.

• New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse

  Done in by an abysmal third quarter, the Lakers, who have lost to the Nuggets in consecutive postseasons, lost in the first 2024-25 meeting between the teams.

• Lakers' six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic

  Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead three-pointer with three seconds left and Anthony Davis missed a shot at the buzzer in the Lakers' 119-118 loss to Orlando.