Los Angeles Lakers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:05:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Lakers’ LeBron James Continues To Work Out With G League Affiliate https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-lebron-james-continues-to-work-out-with-g-league-affiliate/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:05:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365165 LeBron James practiced with the G League’s South Bay Lakers again Thursday and reportedly did not experience any “residual effects” from Wednesday’s workout, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. LeBron James Was A Full Participant In G League Practice This news comes on the heels of James’ first 5-on-5 play since the first round of the […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Declines To Address Mavs Firing Nico Harrison, Focused On Lakers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/luka-doncic-declines-to-address-mavs-firing-nico-harrison-focused-on-lakers/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:18:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365106 Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was asked to comment on Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont’s decision to fire president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Nico Harrison Traded Luka Doncic To Lakers According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Harrison first approached Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka […]

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]]> Lakers’ Austin Reaves ‘Not Obsessed’ With Signing 5-Year, $241M Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-austin-reaves-not-obsessed-with-signing-5-year-241m-deal/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:28:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365040 Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is eligible to sign a five-year, $241 million deal with the team, and four years, $178.5 million elsewhere, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The first-year salary of $41.5 million constitutes approximately 25% of the salary cap in 2026-27. Austin Reaves Wants To Remain In Los Angeles While Reaves has […]

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]]> LeBron James Preparing For Live 5-On-5 Play https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lebron-james-preparing-for-live-5-on-5-play/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:19:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364825 Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has reportedly progressed to live 5-on-5 reps in practice as he recovers from the sciatica affecting his lower back and right side, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. LeBron James Could Return As Early As Nov. 18 Charania noted that James will not travel with the Lakers on […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Joins Wilt Chamberlain For NBA Record After Historic Start https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/luka-doncic-joins-wilt-chamberlain-for-nba-record-after-historic-start/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:44:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364624 Luka Doncic returned Friday from two separate injuries to add yet another 40-point outing to his season total, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Luka Doncic Records Third Straight 40-Point Game Doncic, who missed the previous three games with a sprained finger on his left hand and a lower left […]

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]]> Shaquille O’Neal’s Custom $180K Range Rover Stolen in Transport to LSU Game https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/shaquille-oneals-custom-180k-range-rover-stolen-in-transport-to-lsu-game/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:57:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364435 A 2025 Range Rover worth $180,000 that was customized for NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was stolen in Georgia earlier this month, and law enforcement is still searching for the vehicle. Shaquille O’Neal Needed Range Rover For LSU Game The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office in northeast Georgia said investigators believe the luxury SUV was taken from […]

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]]> Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Expected Out 2-4 Weeks With Ankle Sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-gabe-vincent-expected-out-2-4-weeks-with-ankle-sprain/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:02:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364385 Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to miss two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his sprained left ankle Monday, sources told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania on Monday. Gabe Vincent Suffered Left Ankle Sprain Against Kings Vincent suffered the injury early in the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 127-120 […]

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]]> Austin Reaves Has Second-Best Scoring Game By An Undrafted Player https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/austin-reaves-has-second-best-scoring-game-by-an-undrafted-player/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:53:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364318 With superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic sidelined, Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-120 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Austin Reaves Became 12th Lakers Player To Post 50-Point Game Reaves put up seven points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, 15 in the […]

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]]> Lakers’ Luka Doncic Out At Least 1 Week With Finger, Leg Injuries https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-luka-doncic-out-at-least-1-week-with-finger-leg-injuries/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:06:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364317 Los Angeles Lakers superstar will be sidelined for approximately one week due to a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion, the team announced Sunday morning. Luka Doncic To Be Re-Evaluated In One Week The Lakers are reportedly optimistic that Doncic will not need extended time for recovery beyond the initial estimated timeline, sources […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Sets Lakers Record With 92 Points Through 2 Games https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/luka-doncic-sets-lakers-record-with-92-points-through-2-games/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:53:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364306 After Luka Doncic scored 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-109 season-opener loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, he put up 49 points in the team’s 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Luka Doncic Broke Jerry West’s Lakers Record Doncic’s 92 points shattered Jerry West’s 56-year franchise record of 81 […]

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]]> Mark Walter Presenting Lakers Bid To NBA Committee https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mark-walter-presenting-lakers-bid-to-nba-committee/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:07:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364301 Businessman Mark Walter is reportedly scheduled to present his bid to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA’s Advisory Finance Committee on Friday and could be approved as the franchise’s new majority owner by the end of the month, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. NBA’s Advisory Finance Committee Reviewing Mark Walter’s Bid ESPN’s Shams […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Provides Update on Groin Injury After Lakers Loss https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/luka-doncic-provides-update-on-groin-injury-after-lakers-loss/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:37:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364138 While Luka Doncic scored 43 points in a game-high 41 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-109 season-opener loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, the more important headline concerns the five-time All-Star spending time in the training room after the game to receive treatment on the inside of his right leg. “It’s […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Expected Out Until At Least Mid-November https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-lebron-james-expected-out-until-at-least-mid-november/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:08:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363898 LeBron James is expected to be out of action until at least mid-November due to sciatica. He is not expected to be re-evaluated until Oct. 30 at the earliest, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Los Angeles Lakers play 14 games through Nov. 15 which includes a five-game road trip from Nov. 8-15. The Lakers […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Hasn’t Asked LeBron James About NBA Retirement Plans https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/luka-doncic-hasnt-asked-lebron-james-about-nba-retirement-plans/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:47:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363717 Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic reportedly has not inquired with fellow teammate LeBron James about when the future Hall of Famer plans to retire from the NBA, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Love Playing With LeBron James Doncic and Austin Reaves “love playing with James” and want the partnership to […]

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]]> LeBron James Sued Over ‘The Second Decision’ Announcement https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lebron-james-sued-over-the-second-decision-announcement/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:48:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363690 A fan who spent hundreds of dollars for tickets to what he thought would be one of LeBron James’ final NBA games is looking to recoup the money in small claims court after it turned out “The Second Decision” teased by the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had nothing to do with his retirement. Andrew Garcia […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-lebron-james-out-at-least-3-4-weeks-with-sciatica/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:51:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363681 Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss at least three to four weeks after developing sciatica on his right side. Incredibly, this will mark the first time in James’ 23 year career that he will miss the opening night of the season. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors. James played […]

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]]> Magic Johnson to Lead 137th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/magic-johnson-to-lead-137th-rose-parade-as-grand-marshal/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:39:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363630 Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year. The Los Angeles Lakers legend will ride down Colorado Boulevard as part of the 5½-mile route on Jan. 1. “I’m going to be waving like crazy to all the great fans,” Johnson told the crowd gathered Wednesday […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Teases ‘Second Decision,’ Sends Social Media Into Frenzy https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-teases-second-decision-sends-social-media-into-frenzy/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:43:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363527 LeBron James released a video on his social media accounts teasing “The Second Decision” and the online NBA community has had a field day with it. There is speculation James may be teasing his retirement. Others are more skeptical and anticipate some sort of commercial partnership. James is turning 41 in December and entering a […]

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]]> Bronny James Struggles In Lakers’ Preseason Debut Against Suns https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/bronny-james-struggles-in-lakers-preseason-debut-against-suns/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:14:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363425 Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, the eldest son of future Hall of Famer LeBron James, disappointed fans in Friday’s 103-81 preseason-opener loss to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Bronny James Held To Under 10 Points Bronny James was held to just eight points on only 1-of-12 shooting (1-for-8 from 3-point range) at Acrisure […]

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]]> Lakers To Sit Luka Doncic For First 2 Preseason Games https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-to-sit-luka-doncic-for-first-2-preseason-games/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:01:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363422 Luka Doncic will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend, the team announced Friday. The Lakers tip off their six-game preseason slate Friday against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Los Angeles will then play a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Purple and Gold […]

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]]> Kobe Bryant’s First No. 24 Lakers Jersey Sells For $889K https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kobe-bryants-first-no-24-lakers-jersey-sells-for-889k/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:45:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363375 The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers recently sold for $889,000, including buyer’s premium, at Sotheby’s. Bryant wore the jersey while posting 23 points in a 118-112 victory against the Seattle SuperSonics on Nov. 3, 2006. No. 24 Lakers Jersey Was Signed By Kobe Bryant According to ESPN’s […]

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]]> LeBron James Reportedly Won’t Delay NBA Retirement To Play With Son Bryce https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lebron-james-reportedly-wont-delay-nba-retirement-to-play-with-son-bryce/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:31:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363206 An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily on Sept. 16 that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his second son Bryce James, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next […]

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]]> Lakers Sign Coach JJ Redick to Contract Extension Ahead of 2025-26 Season https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-sign-coach-jj-redick-to-contract-extension-ahead-of-2025-26-season/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:10:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363014 Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has received a contract extension ahead of his second season with the team, general manager Rob Pelinka announced Thursday. JJ Redick Reportedly Signed Multi-Year Extension With Lakers Although terms of the new deal were not announced, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania that it was a multi-year extension. Redick […]

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]]> Lakers ‘Open To Trading’ For Player On Contract That Extends Beyond 2026 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-open-to-trading-for-player-on-contract-that-extends-beyond-2026/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:16:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362811 The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly open to trading for a player on a contract that extends beyond 2026, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “L.A. will open training camp with 14 players on the roster, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million), and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) on expiring contracts,” McMenamin wrote. “They […]

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]]> LeBron James Trade Never Seriously Discussed By Lakers During Offseason https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lebron-james-trade-never-seriously-discussed-by-lakers-during-offseason/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:42:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362552 The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly never engaged in any serious discussions about trading LeBron James this summer despite interest from multiple teams, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. LeBron James Wants To Win Another NBA Title After James exercised his contract option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, his agent, Rich Paul, made comments […]

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