Marcus Smart was among the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest offseason acquisitions. He was bought out by the Washington Wizards and signed with L.A. on a two-year, $10.5 million deal with a player option in the second season. The Lakers brought Smart in to improve their perimeter defense and overall toughness and physicality. L.A. has been severely lacking in both of those … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Marcus Smart Explains Motto When It Comes To Physicality
Luka Doncic Remains Confident But Knows Lakers Must Figure Out Third-Quarter Issues
The Los Angeles Lakers might have come up short in their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors, but one thing that is for sure is that Luka Doncic is already is set for perhaps his best season yet. The Lakers superstar finished with 43 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in the Lakers’ 10-point loss. Coming off an offseason that inspired a ton of … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Remains Confident But Knows Lakers Must Figure Out Third-Quarter Issues
Rui Hachimura: Lakers Still Trying To ‘Figure Out Our Rhythm’ After Lack Of Preseason Reps
Rui Hachimura has grown into an extremely important role player for the Los Angeles Lakers since being acquired back in 2022. In the Lakers’ season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the bruising forward was solid, if not unspectacular, as he finished with nine points, four rebounds and three assists in the 10-point loss. While the Lakers played well at many points … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura: Lakers Still Trying To ‘Figure Out Our Rhythm’ After Lack Of Preseason Reps
Lakers News: LeBron James Will Wear All-NBA Jersey Patch For 2025-26 Season Debut
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not yet ready to make his debut for the 2025-26 season. He is dealing with sciatica on his right side and is reportedly targeting a mid-November return date to the Lakers lineup. When he does return, he’ll make history as the first NBA player to reach his 23rd season. What makes this even more unprecedented is that he’s entering a … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Will Wear All-NBA Jersey Patch For 2025-26 Season Debut
Austin Reaves Growing As Leader For Lakers
Austin Reaves is the clear-cut third best player on the Los Angeles Lakers behind LeBron James and Luka Doncic, so he’ll be relied upon heavily throughout the 2025-26 season. James is reportedly targeting a mid-November return as he recovers from a bout of sciatica, meaning Reaves will be the No. 2 option behind Doncic for nearly the first month of the new year. Reaves has … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Growing As Leader For Lakers