Lakers

26 January 2026

• Luka Doncic scores 33 and remains unbeaten against Mavericks in Lakers comeback

  Playing in Dallas for the second time since his blockbuster trade to the Lakers, Luka Doncic scores 33 points as the Lakers surge late in a 116-110 comeback win.

• LeBron James downplays reported rift with Jeanie Buss: 'It's always been respect'

  Lakers star LeBron James says he has always had a "great partnership" with Jeanie Buss since he came to the team in a quest aimed at "restoring excellence."

• Lakers admit thinking about contracts, LeBron calls for changes after loss to Clippers

  With up to eight players slated to become free agents, the Lakers could have a much different look next season if they can't reverse their struggles.

• Luka Doncic has triple-double as Lakers rally for big road win over Denver

  The Lakers overcame a 16-point deficit to notch one of their most significant wins of the season, taking down the Nuggets.

• Lakers' Luka Doncic named NBA All-Star Game starter, LeBron James waits for reserve call

  Lakers guard Luka Doncic was voted an NBA All-Star Game starter for a fifth time. LeBron James didn't make the cut, but he could be named a reserve.

• 'He's a very important guy.' Deandre Ayton enters exclusive Lakers club during win

  How did the Lakers earn a sorely needed win to close a grueling stretch of games? Deandre Ayton and Drew Timme were among their X-factors.

• Deandre Ayton has big night as he and Luka Doncic return and Lakers run past Raptors

  Deandre Ayton had a double-double (25 points and 13 rebounds) as the Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors.

• Injury-riddled Lakers fall to Trail Blazers for fifth loss in six games

  Marcus Smart scores 25 points and LeBron James finishes with 20 points, but the Lakers can't overcome Luka Doncic's absence in a 132-116 loss to Portland.

• Plaschke: After Rich Paul drama, fans favor Austin Reaves over LeBron James and you can't blame them

  After Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, said the Lakers would be best served by trading Austin Reaves, fans made it clear they favor Reaves over James.

• Lakers star Luka Doncic to miss Saturday's game at Portland

  The NBA's leading scorer has a sore left groin that will sideline him against the Trail Blazers. Centers Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes might also miss the game.