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Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead Lakers past Grizzlies to kick off 2026

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LOS ANGELES — Oftentimes when his team is going through a rough patch in the season, Lakers coach JJ Redick references the popular line from Jay-Z’s “A Week Ago” when Jay-Z rapped “It was all good just a week ago.” But that sentiment hadn’t been uttered by Redick recently going into Friday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Because a week ago, the Lakers were coming off … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead Lakers past Grizzlies to kick off 2026

Nick Smith Jr. Has Quickly Become One of the Lakers’ Newest Bright Spots

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The 21-year-old guard out of Arkansas enters his third year in the league and has emerged as spark off the bench for the Lakers this season. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Smith Jr. played his first two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. Now on a two-way contract for the Los Angeles Lakers, his competitive energy and ability to score the ball has been one of … [Read more...] about Nick Smith Jr. Has Quickly Become One of the Lakers’ Newest Bright Spots

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Available Vs. Grizzlies

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Jarred Vanderbilt (right leg soreness) has been upgraded to available for Friday night’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies after originally being listed as questionable. This is great news for the Lakers as Vanderbilt has become an integral part of the Lakers rotation over the past month. His energy is even more needed as Austin … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Available Vs. Grizzlies