https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comMon, 09 Nov 2026 21:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/luka-doncic-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week-for-nov-2-8/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/luka-doncic-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week-for-nov-2-8/ In the first half of the Lakers’ victory over the Pistons, Reaves was seen having a conversation with a fan sitting courtside. This kept up throughout the game leading to Reaves waving goodbye]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-austin-reaves-coy-about-interaction-with-pistons-fan/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-austin-reaves-coy-about-interaction-with-pistons-fan/ The big man finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in the Lakers’ 121-116 victory in Detroit. Seven of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-praises-walker-kesslers-relentlessness-on-offensive-glass-amp-protecting-rim/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-praises-walker-kesslers-relentlessness-on-offensive-glass-amp-protecting-rim/ The Lakers picked up their most impressive victory of the early season so far by going into Detroit and defeating the Pistons with Doncic out. That was d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-injury-update-luka-doncic-returns-quentin-grimes-out-austin-reaves-questionable-vs-hawks/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-injury-update-luka-doncic-returns-quentin-grimes-out-austin-reaves-questionable-vs-hawks/ Sexton hasn’t been great for the Lakers to begin the season, but he discussed his mindset in this game knowing the leading scorer in the NBA was out of the lineup.
“Honestly, just being aggressive and just doing w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/collin-sexton-focused-on-being-aggressive-in-lakers-win-over-pistons/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/collin-sexton-focused-on-being-aggressive-in-lakers-win-over-pistons/ Unfortunately, trade season does not typically kick off until mid-December when a lot of players become trade-eligible. But it did not stop the Oklahoma City Thunder from acquiring second-year forward Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings this wee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-reportedly-checked-in-on-nique-clifford-before-kings-trade-to-thunder/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-reportedly-checked-in-on-nique-clifford-before-kings-trade-to-thunder/ L.A. came out guns blazing though, with their offense seemingly hitting on all cylinders and forcing Detroit into turnovers. Reaves particularly liked their aggression on the defensive end along with efficient offense as they jumped out to a 40-14 lead in the wire-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/austin-reaves-praises-lakers-for-overcoming-adversity-in-win-over-pistons/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/austin-reaves-praises-lakers-for-overcoming-adversity-in-win-over-pistons/ It wasn’t easy by any means, but the Lakers led wire-to-wire to earn their fifth straight victory and improve to 11-2 on the season.
Lakers 121, Pistons 116: key takeaways
Luka Doncic didn’t play for Lakers
With it being the first of a back-to-back, the Lakers were without superstar Luka Doncic as he sat out with low back tightness. D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/recap-lakers-begin-road-trip-with-wire-to-wire-win-over-pistons-without-luka-doncic/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/recap-lakers-begin-road-trip-with-wire-to-wire-win-over-pistons-without-luka-doncic/ After completely overhauling the roster this past offseason, everyone thought it would take some time for the team to gel, but things are already starting to click early in the season and head coach JJ Redick is happy with what he’s seen.
“I think we’re already a really together group,” Redick said after the team’s recent win over the Portland Trail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-encouraged-by-lakers-early-season-chemistry/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-encouraged-by-lakers-early-season-chemistry/ This is the first of a four-game road trip for the Lakers and also the first night of a back-to-back with them traveling to play the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. With that being the case, it makes sense to be cautious with Doncic to assure this back injury doesn’t b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-injury-update-luka-doncic-out-vs-pistons/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-injury-update-luka-doncic-out-vs-pistons/ The matchup will be televised by NBC and streamed on Peacock as part of a doubleheader that begins with the Detroit Pistons facing the San Antonio Spurs at 5 p.m. PT.
The Hornets-Lakers game is replacing the previously scheduled Utah Jazz-Los Angeles Clippers matchup on NBC Sports, which will now only be broadcast locally.
Additionally]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-announce-schedule-changes-for-hornets-amp-clippers-games/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-announce-schedule-changes-for-hornets-amp-clippers-games/ In a half where the Lakers shot 4-for-23 from the 3-point line, Doncic’s heroics willed the Lakers back as they went on to take control in the second half. After the win, Kessler discussed the shot that propelled L.A. into a dominant third quarter against Portland.
“Yeah, I mean for sur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/walker-kessler-luka-doncic-is-pretty-clear-mvp/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/walker-kessler-luka-doncic-is-pretty-clear-mvp/ Perhaps one main reason for Redick’s success is the fact that he is never satisfied or stuck in his ways. His former college coach and one of the greatest basketball coaches ever, Mike Krzyzew]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/mike-krzyzewski-not-surprised-to-see-jj-redick-thriving-as-lakers-head-coach/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/mike-krzyzewski-not-surprised-to-see-jj-redick-thriving-as-lakers-head-coach/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-luka-doncic-honored-to-be-compared-to-kobe-bryant/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-luka-doncic-honored-to-be-compared-to-kobe-bryant/ That moment finally arrived on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, and Thiero played an impactful seven minutes in his first action of the season. Head coach JJ Redick came away impressed from the 22-year-old’s performance despite]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-adou-thiero-was-awesome-in-season-debut-against-trail-blazers/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-adou-thiero-was-awesome-in-season-debut-against-trail-blazers/ After dropping 53 points in Friday night’s comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic was asked if averaging 40 points for an entire season is possible.
“Man, it’s obviously a long season, we’re just ten games in, we’ve got 72 left. But, as long as we win, I’m good,” Doncic said. “Obviously, I got them up today, I ain’t gonna lie. Ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/can-luka-doncic-average-40-points-this-season/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/can-luka-doncic-average-40-points-this-season/ So far though, everything has worked out extremely well as Kessler is fitting in perfectly and the Lakers have the best record in the NBA at 8-2 with the league’s top offense. After Friday night’s comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers, K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/walker-kessler-appreciates-support-from-lakers-fans/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/walker-kessler-appreciates-support-from-lakers-fans/ Despite a horrific 3-point shooting performance by the Lakers in the first half, Doncic turned it up a notch in the third quarter by dropping 20 points. This ultimately propelled the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-running-out-of-words-to-describe-luka-doncic/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/jj-redick-running-out-of-words-to-describe-luka-doncic/ After being let go by the Lakers, Knecht is trying to get his career back on track with the defending-championship New York Knicks. The former Laker made his debut W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/dalton-knecht-embracing-new-opportunity-with-knicks/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/dalton-knecht-embracing-new-opportunity-with-knicks/ Doncic has been in the mix for NBA MVP in previous years but has never won the award. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori is noticing something different about the Lakers star this season though and believes he is the MVP favorite as a result.
“I don’t know, but it looks to me, this is the best shape I’ve ever seen him in,” Nori said before Fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/trail-blazers-head-coach-micah-nori-believes-luka-doncic-has-been-mvp-so-far-this-season/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/los-angeles-lakers/trail-blazers-head-coach-micah-nori-believes-luka-doncic-has-been-mvp-so-far-this-season/