Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Remained Confident, Ready To Make Most Of Opportunity
Originally published by LakersNation.comWith the Los Angeles Lakers missing both Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent — the former for at least four weeks — Nick Smith Jr. knew that his number was going to be called. This was made especially…
2026 NBA All-Star Voting Returns: Lakers’ Luka Doncic Leading Way, LeBron James & Austin Reaves In Top 10
Originally published by LakersNation.comComing into the season, many expected Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic to have his best years to date. Getting himself into outstanding shape in the offseason and having extra motivation after being traded away last…
Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Remained Confident, Ready To Make Most Of Opportunity
Originally published by LakersNation.comWith the Los Angeles Lakers missing both Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent — the former for at least four weeks — Nick Smith Jr. knew that his number was going to be called. This was made especially…
2026 NBA All-Star Voting Returns: Lakers’ Luka Doncic Leading Way, LeBron James & Austin Reaves In Top 10
Originally published by LakersNation.comComing into the season, many expected Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic to have his best years to date. Getting himself into outstanding shape in the offseason and having extra motivation after being traded away last…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Plans To Stick With Luka Doncic Rotational Shift
Originally published by LakersNation.comBefore Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick signaled that some changes may be coming to the team’s rotation after three consecutive losses. Obviously, they would not have Austin Reaves…
Lakers News: Luke Doncic Acknowledges Effort Needs To Start With Himself & LeBron James
Originally published by LakersNation.comLos Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has seemingly slowed down a bit after his hot offensive start to the 2025-26 season. Doncic endured a rough shooting slump and in turn the Lakers dropped three consecutive games for…
LeBron James Willing To Do ‘Whatever’s Needed’ For Lakers In Austin Reaves’ Absence
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers played their first game Sunday night since the announcement that star guard Austin Reaves would miss at least the next four weeks due to a calf strain. This puts extra responsibility on Luka…
Lakers News: Luke Doncic Acknowledges Effort Needs To Start With Himself & LeBron James
Originally published by LakersNation.comLos Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has seemingly slowed down a bit after his hot offensive start to the 2025-26 season. Doncic endured a rough shooting slump and in turn the Lakers dropped three consecutive games for…
LeBron James Happy To Have Marcus Smart On Lakers
Originally published by LakersNation.comAn offseason signing that was expected to pay dividends for the Los Angeles Lakers was veteran guard Marcus Smart and he has already showcased positive signs on the defensive end. Along with being a vocal leader, Smart…
Rui Hachimura & Deandre Ayton Discuss How Lakers Will Make Up For Austin Reaves’ Absence
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with injuries all season and that continues with it being announced that Austin Reaves will miss at least a month of action with a grade 2 calf strain. This injury…
Deandre Ayton Willing To Hold Himself & Lakers Accountable On Defense
Originally published by LakersNation.comSince arriving in Los Angeles, Lakers center Deandre Ayton is embracing a new role as a more defensive-minded center. After his previous tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach JJ Redick centered Ayton’s role around rebounding…
Rui Hachimura Confident Lakers Can Turn Things Around
Originally published by LakersNation.comDating back to the summer, a popular debate in the Los Angeles Lakers community was if they would keep Rui Hachimura as their fifth starter or if they would get a defensive-minded player like Marcus Smart in…
