(*1*) Getty Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers have the 2 most high-profile accidents within the NBA playoffs this spring, with due respect to Joel Embiid of the Sixers. Both Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (indirect pressure) are out with prolonged accidents to open the collection in opposition…
Dave McMenaminApr 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Multiple Authors EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After placing his group by its first apply in preparation for the playoffs,…
From AAU video games in Ohio to varsity gyms up and down the Atlantic Coast Conference to the NBA, Luke Kennard all the time has been met with the identical warning. “Shooter!” LeBron James, nonetheless, is aware of higher than to place Kennard in a field. The Lakers’ celebrity watched Kennard’s profession develop since he…
Dave McMenaminApr 10, 2026, 11:03 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Multiple Authors LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach JJ Redick does not know what seed his staff will earn within…
Last evening, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 119–103, at Chase Center, persevering with their push for the fourth seed within the Western Conference, which might safe residence-courtroom benefit within the first spherical of the playoffs. Alongside a sometimes good efficiency from LeBron James, who completed with 26 factors, eight rebounds, and 11 assists,…
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick formally started the staff’s late-season stretch with out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on Sunday. Both stars are out for the remainder of the common season after struggling main accidents throughout Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring pressure, whereas Reaves was…
Dave McMenaminMar 30, 2026, 11:05 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Multiple Authors LOS ANGELES — Coach JJ Redick says that if Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers shut…
Throughout the season, Rui Hachimura’s function has fluctuated. He started as a starter, however with that lineup persistently dropping its minutes, head coach JJ Redick relegated Hachimura to the bench. Despite the perceived demotion, Hachimura has remained an integral a part of the Lakers’ id. Hachimura is averaging 11.1 factors and is one of many…
Bronny James performed his half within the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening. James checked into the sport within the second quarter to knock down his solely triple of the evening. It was a historic three for the 21-year-old as a result of it was assisted by his dad,…
When the Los Angeles Lakers introduced JJ Redick on as head coach final June, a lot of skeptics puzzled if the franchise had misplaced its thoughts. Redick had zero teaching expertise at any stage, but he was being handed the keys to a roster that includes LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The strain…