After a strong start, the Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of their roughest stretch of the season so far. After yet another blowout loss, this time to the Detroit Pistons, JJ Redick’s squad is heading into 2026 having lost four of their last five games and seven of their last 12, all coming by double-digits. Injuries have certainly played their part in changing the course … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Believes Lakers Are Still Trying To Figure Out Their Identity
On 41st Birthday, LeBron James Feels He Is Winning Battle With Father Time
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turns 41 on Tuesday and is in the middle of his 23rd NBA season. That alone is an unprecedented feat never-before accomplished by any player in league history. But it doesn’t even account for the fact that in his final game as a 40-year-old, James dropped 24 points on 11-of-13 from the field with several highlight-reel dunks. LeBron was on … [Read more...] about On 41st Birthday, LeBron James Feels He Is Winning Battle With Father Time
Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura & Gabe Vincent Out, Jaxson Hayes Returns Against Pistons
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for their Tuesday matchup with the Detroit Pistons and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Austin Reaves (left gastrocnemius strain) and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) are out while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is available to return. Hachimura missed practice on Monday due to the calf injury and will now miss a … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura & Gabe Vincent Out, Jaxson Hayes Returns Against Pistons
Rui Hachimura Confident Lakers Can Turn Things Around
Dating 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 there to complement the stars. However, head coach JJ Redick has opted to start Hachimura when the team has been at or near full strength. While a starting lineup of Luka … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura Confident Lakers Can Turn Things Around
Lakers News: JJ Redick ‘Bummed’ For Austin Reaves
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves has been dealing with calf issues in recent weeks and that came to a head on Christmas Day when he was forced to leave the game at halftime. Calf injuries are not something to take lightly and considering Reaves has now dealt with multiple, his absence was not expected to be a short one. Those suspicions were confirmed true as the team … [Read more...] about Lakers News: JJ Redick ‘Bummed’ For Austin Reaves