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This preseason has been less than ideal for the Los Angeles Lakers as a number of key players have been in and out of the lineup due to injury. Considering the Lakers added some new pieces this offseason, they are in the process of building chemistry and a lack of games reps has hindered that process. One player who has yet to take the court is Maxi Kleber. After being acquired … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber Cleared & Hopes To Play In Preseason Finale

The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, led by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, has announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic will serve as an Official Community Ambassador for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee ahead of FIFA World Cup 26. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by North America with 16 host cities … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Named Official Community Ambassador For Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been ruled out of the second half of Wednesday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a left quad contusion. Vanderbilt hurt his quad towards the end of the first half when he bumped into Mavericks center Dereck Lively II. He stayed in the game to finish out the half but clearly wasn’t moving … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Of Mavericks Game With Left Quad Contusion

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar LeBron James to begin the season due to sciatica on his right side, which means other players like Rui Hachimura will need to step up in his absence to keep pace in a loaded Western Conference. Hachimura has been a starter for the Lakers the last couple of years, but his role was understandably limited playing alongside James, … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Discusses How Role Changes With LeBron James Out

The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway through their preseason slate having played three of six games and to this point, Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart have not yet suited up. Doncic is not injured but after playing for Slovenia in EuroBasket over the summer, the organization wants to be cautious in the preseason knowing the superstar will carry a very heavy workload once the regular … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart To Make Preseason Debuts Vs. Suns