Mookie Betts Progressing But Exercising Caution Before Swinging
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comDespite initial optimism from Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers when he was put on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, he continues to be limited in baseball activities. Betts is able to…
Rockets’ Ime Udoka Not Taking Lakers Lightly Despite Injuries
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are gearing up for their first round playoff matchup that begins this Saturday evening. Both teams have five full days off after avoiding the Play-In Tournament, giving head coaches JJ…
Rui Hachimura Set Lakers Franchise Record During 2025-26 Season
Originally published by LakersNation.comRui Hachimura has made excellent strides as an overall player since the Los Angeles Lakers traded for him back in 2023. Even though he was a former lottery pick Hachimura felt like a player who hadn’t reached…
JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Signed Nick Smith Jr. Over Drew Timme
Originally published by LakersNation.comJust before the end of the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers waived Kobe Bufkin and signed Nick Smith Jr. to a standard, two-year NBA deal. Smith was playing on a two-way contract and in order to…
Luka Doncic Extends NBA Scoring Streak For International Players
Originally published by LakersNation.comLos Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has won the NBA’s scoring title in his first full season donning the purple and gold. He averaged 33.5 points per game in 64 games of action, putting him clearly ahead…
Rui Hachimura Gives Key To Lakers’ Success During 2025-26 Season
Originally published by LakersNation.comRui Hachimura has been a vital part to the Los Angeles Lakers’ success, filling in as a reliable scorer either as a starter or off the bench. Hachimura started the 2025-26 season as a starter, but really…
Shohei Ohtani Feels Like Hitting Is ‘Going In The Right Direction’
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comShohei Ohtani got off to a slow offensive start for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but has looked more like himself at the plate since the calendar turned to April. After going 3-for-15 to begin the…
Kyle Tucker: ‘It Was Nice’ To Deliver Game-Winning Hit Against Mets
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comMuch has been made about Kyle Tucker’s early struggles this season, but the four-time All-Star had his first signature moment with the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.…
JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Signed Nick Smith Jr. Over Drew Timme
Originally published by LakersNation.comJust before the end of the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers waived Kobe Bufkin and signed Nick Smith Jr. to a standard, two-year NBA deal. Smith was playing on a two-way contract and in order to…
Luka Doncic Extends NBA Scoring Streak For International Players
Originally published by LakersNation.comLos Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has won the NBA’s scoring title in his first full season donning the purple and gold. He averaged 33.5 points per game in 64 games of action, putting him clearly ahead…
Alex Vesia Nearly Brought To Tears With Save On Dodgers’ Healthcare Appreciation Night
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comAlex Vesia has converted 15 save opportunities in his career and pitched in 308 games over parts of seven seasons at the Major League level. But his appearance in the ninth inning on Tuesday came with more…
Dave Roberts Estimates How Long Brock Stewart’s Rehab Assignment Will Last
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is enjoying a nice start to 2026 and has largely shown improvement the team was hoping for entering this season. The group suffered its first in-season injury with Ben Casparius being placed…
