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Whenever Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks are on the court together, you can bet there will be some chippiness. That was again the case on Sunday night when their two teams squared off and James and the Lakers ultimately came away with a close victory. It did not take long for Brooks and James to start jawing at each other in the first … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Just Competing’ With Suns’ Dillon Brooks

The Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, has been picked up by NBC Sports for a primetime slot at 7:30 p.m. PT, the NBA announced. The matchup will be televised by NBC and streamed on Peacock as part of a doubleheader that includes the Philadelphia 76ers facing the Memphis Grizzlies. The Pistons-Lakers game is replacing the previously … [Read more...] about Lakers-Pistons Dec. 30 Game Flexed To Primetime Slot On NBC & Peacock

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the team’s rotation, sitting out eight of the last nine games despite being healthy. Vanderbilt’s offensive deficiencies are well-documented, but there’s no denying that he could help the Lakers on the defensive end of the floor, where they have really struggled in recent weeks. Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently … [Read more...] about Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Eager’ To Get Back In Lakers Rotation & Help With Defensive Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves is dealing with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. While injuries are never ideal, the Lakers have a light schedule coming up as they play against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday and then don’t play again until Thursday. If Reaves is ready to return in a week then it’s possible he only … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves To Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week With Mild Left Calf Strain

Austin Reaves has not only been one of the best players on the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but he’s been one of the best in the league. Reaves has performed at an All-Star level, and when LeBron James and Luka Dončić have missed games, he has stepped up even more, leading the Lakers team to victories when most would assume a loss was inevitable. Reaves had his worst game of … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Redick Not Concerned With Austin Reaves’ Second Straight Rough Game