Lakers guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both love playing alongside LeBron James and would like to continue doing so for as long as possible, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Out of respect for the four-time MVP, neither Doncic nor Reaves has asked him about when he plans to retire, McMenamin adds. As McMenamin points out, Doncic already has some experience playing next … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, LeBron, Reaves, Smart
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Clippers 2026 Preseason Game 2: Game Thread
213hoops.com Clippers 2026 Preseason Game 2: Game Thread The Clippers’ 2026 preseason play continues with a game against the team that eliminated the Clippers from the 2025 postseason, the Denver Nuggets. Game Information Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CaliforniaWhen: 6:30 PM PTHow to Watch: ESPN, KTLA, FanDuel Sports So Cal Notes The Clippers have not released an … [Read more...] about Clippers 2026 Preseason Game 2: Game Thread
Clippers’ Kobe Brown keeps an ‘open mind’ about his role
INGLEWOOD — Kobe Brown slipped his jersey over his head and then tied up his shoes. He had already taken part in pregame shooting drills and met with Clippers coaches. The third-year power forward was ready to play. Only, Brown isn’t fooling himself. He knows his minutes are going to be severely reduced this season as veterans Derrick Jones Jr. and Nicolas Batum will be tabbed … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Kobe Brown keeps an ‘open mind’ about his role
Lakers earn 1st preseason victory with win over Warriors
Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks to guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, left, and Golden State Warriors’ Gary Payton II fight for a loose ball during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Lakers earn 1st preseason victory with win over Warriors
Deandre Ayton makes doubters eat crow after third preseason game
Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton showed what he can do in the third preseason game, and it will be even better with Luka and LeBron in the lineup. … [Read more...] about Deandre Ayton makes doubters eat crow after third preseason game