Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 127-100 loss to the Suns.

JJ Redick says Lakers have to figure out defensive struggles together

Currently, the Lakers are near the bottom of all defensive categories and JJ Redick is fully aware that improving those numbers will be everyone’s responsibility.

Austin Reaves says Lakers had ‘one of the worst quarters you could possibly play’ against Nuggets

The Lakers stunk it up in the third quarter against the Nuggets on Saturday and Austin Reaves didn’t shy away from that fact.

The interesting relationship between JJ Redick and D’Angelo Russell, explained

Let’s take a closer look at the dynamic between the Lakers head coach JJ Redick and veteran guard D’Angelo Russell.

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Updated 2025 NBA mock draft with Cooper Flagg saving one lucky team

Here’s our latest 2025 NBA mock draft.

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LeBron James has proven he’s definitively better than Michael Jordan in one specific way

Michael Jordan may be 6-0 in the Finals, but LeBron has a far better record than MJ against another opponent: Father Time.

Lakers vs Suns Preview and Game Thread: Time to get back on track

The Lakers will face a Suns team that’s also itching to get back to the winning column on Tuesday.

Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal to return from calf injuries vs. Lakers

The Suns will get quite the boost as both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal look set to return from injury just in time to play the Lakers.

Anthony Davis chalked up his struggles vs. Nuggets to simply missing shots

After a rough offensive showing against the Nuggets on Saturday, Anthony Davis says it was just a matter of good looks at the basket not going in.

Jaxson Hayes probable to return from ankle sprain vs. Suns

After practice on Monday, JJ Redick stated that Jaxson Hayes is likely to play in the Lakers’ upcoming NBA Cup game against the Suns.

The Lakers upcoming schedule will reveal much about this year’s team

With a tough schedule in their immediate future, the Lakers are about to reveal who this team really is.

What should the Lakers prioritize on the trade market?

The Lakers have a lot of holes to fill on the roster, so which ones should they prioritize on the trade market?

The Lakers are pretty adamant the Nuggets don’t hold a mental edge over them

After yet another loss to the Nuggets, the Lakers were insistent postgame that Denver did not have a mental edge in the series.

Here’s the Lakers roster to open the 2024-25 season

The Lakers kick off the 2024-25 season on Tuesday against the Timberwolves. Here’s a look at their roster heading into their season opener.

Lakers Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More

We are answering every question you could possibly have about the Lakers’ salary, draft pick and other team-building situations here.

Lakers raise alarm bells with lack of effort against Nuggets

Losing to the Nuggets is one thing, but the Lakers' failure to try is a step too far, making Saturday's defeat alarming.

Lakers collapse in second half, fall to Nuggets

The Lakers led in the first half on Saturday night, but they were once again dominated by the Nuggets and lost embarrassingly.

Austin Reaves defended LeBron James, Anthony Davis after Magic loss

Despite Anthony Davis and LeBron James missing clutch free throws, Austin Reaves made it clear that they are still the players you want taking those shots for the Lakers.

Lakers vs Nuggets Preview and Game Thread: Exorcising the demons

The best way the Lakers can bounce back from their recent loss is to put together a statement victory against the Nuggets.

Rui Hachimura to make return from ankle sprain to Lakers vs. Nuggets

After missing the Lakers’ last four games due to injury, Rui Hachimura is set to make his return against the Nuggets on Saturday.

D’Angelo Russell has expressed interest in playing for Lithuania national team

In a move that feels like a mad libs headline, D’Angelo Russell is reportedly open to playing for the Lithuania national basketball team.

JJ Redick literally goes to a dark place after Lakers losses

After a frustrating Lakers loss to the Magic on Thursday, JJ Redick revealed the literal dark place he goes after defeats.

Lynne Roberts aiming to make Sparks ‘the premier market’ in WNBA

At her introductory press conference Lynne Roberts discussed her basketball philosophy and why she took on the challenge of coaching the Sparks.

Loss to Magic a reminder Lakers still have lot to prove

From late-game execution to rebounding and a third-quarter scoring drought, the Lakers’ loss versus the Magic demonstrated areas for improvement.

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Magic

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 119-118 loss to the Magic.

Free throws doom Lakers as Magic steal a victory late

Big nights from Anthony Davis and LeBron James were undone by missed free throws down the stretch, letting the Magic escape with a streak-snapping win against the Lakers.

Rotation Trust Level: A resurgence of the Lakers bench?

The Lakers needed their bench to produce over the last week and they responded in a big way.

Sparks announce plans for ‘state-of-the-art’ practice facility

The Los Angeles Sparks announced on Thursday plans for a world-class practice facility.

Lakers vs Magic Preview and Game Thread: Streaking teams collide

The Lakers and Magic matchup on Thursday will be a battle between a good offensive team in Los Angeles and a tough defensive squad in Orlando.