Lakers News: Marcus Smart ‘Felt Great’ In Return After ‘Stressful’ Absence
The Los Angeles Lakers got their first piece of good injury news in several weeks when Marcus Smart was cleared to return to the lineup on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Smart had missed L.A.'s last nine games with…
JJ Redick Knows Everyone Wants To Play Injury-Riddled Lakers In Playoffs
The NBA playoffs kick off on April 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately limping to the finish line from a health perspective. Head coach JJ Redick is doing everything he can to galvanize his team with Luka Doncic…
Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Continues Stellar Play In Win Over Suns
After losing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury, the Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find their footing, dropping three straight games. They are seemingly re-finding their form just before the start of the playoffs, however, picking up back-to-back…
This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom Drops Triple-Double As L.A. Pushes Toward Playoffs
Lamar Odom was truly one of the most unique players to ever play in the NBA. Nearly seven-feet tall, Odom had the...
Recap: Lakers Beat Suns & Clinch Home-Court Advantage In First Round Of Playoffs
After picking up a road win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Phoenix Suns in the second night of a back-to-back in their penultimate regular season game. Both teams were…
Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, LeBron James & Luke Kennard Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night's contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury…
LeBron James Willing To Do ‘Everything’ To Help Lakers Overcome Injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to pick up a win since losing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury. The Lakers took down the Golden State Warriors in emphatic fashion on the road and to no…
Chris Paul, Lonzo Ball & More Potential Options For Lakers Playoff Roster
The start of the NBA postseason is just around the corner and given their recent glut of injuries, JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers are searching for answers when it comes to filling out their rotation. The Lakers were…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Appreciates When JJ Redick Calls Him Out
The opportunity for players to step into a larger offensive role is there with leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out due to injury. One of the players many would expect to step up would be center Deandre Ayton,…
Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bufkin Being Waived To Open Up Playoff Roster Spot
With the postseason just around the corner and the Los Angeles Lakers trying to figure out the best possible rotations and lineups as they navigate things without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the team is waiving guard Kobe Bufkin, via…
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