In the absence of LeBron James to start the 2025-26 NBA season, Austin Reaves has stepped up as the Los Angeles Lakers' second scoring option behind Luka Doncic. When Doncic was sidelined for three straight games recently, Reaves even took over to keep the Purple and Gold afloat.

Heat vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks on Sunday, November 2. Jaime Jaquez Jr. remains a well-oiled machine of versatility.

Never underestimating your opponent is one of the oldest sayings in sports. Sure, the Lakers had more talent on the court compared to the Hawks, but if you don’t put it to good use, you can get burned pretty easily in one game.

Last night, the Hawks did not doubt that it was their best win of the season thus far against a red-hot Lakers team that was on a five-game winning streak befor

The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-1 this season without Austin Reaves, and they got an update on his injured ankle.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth consecutive victory. Luka Doncic had 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds and five steals.

With LeBron James still sidelined because of his sciatica injury, his 21-year All-NBA streak is in major jeopardy.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 7-2, are enjoying historic play from Luka Dončić, and have witnessed Austin Reaves evolve into a legitimate superstar.

As a keen observer of the game, The Logo, much like his contemporaries from the past eras, wasn't in favor of how the game had evolved. For West, basketball has become very complicated in recent years, and he believed the coaches had a lot to do with it.