Lakers News
Austin Reaves finishes fifth in Most Improved Player voting
After the best season of his career, Austin Reaves earned a spot in the top five in Most Improved Player award voting.
The Lakers are still trying to work through late-game execution troubles against Wolves
As the Lakers enter Game 5 against the Wolves, they are still working on ironing out their late-game issues.
JJ Redick had conversations with players benched in Game 4, says they understood
After only five players played in the second half of Game 4, JJ Redick talked to the benched Lakers to ensure their readiness for Game 5.
Luka Dončić helped restore vandalized Gianna, Kobe Bryant mural
After finding out about a fundraiser to help restore a mural of Gianna and Kobe Bryant, Luka Dončić stepped up in a big way.
JJ Redick says Lakers are ‘on edge’ heading into Game 5 vs. Wolves
With the Lakers facing elimination, JJ Redick feels the team has the right attitude heading into Game 5 against the Wolves.
Rui Hachimura, LeBron James feel the Lakers are ‘right there’ against Wolves
Despite being down 3-1 to the Wolves, the Lakers feel they can still win this series.
The Lakers are confident they can still come back against Wolves
Despite falling behind 3-1 in the series with a Game 4 loss on Sunday, the Lakers remain confident they can complete a comeback.
NBA admits error in Last 2 Minute Report against Lakers in Game 4 loss
In the NBA’s Last 2 Minute Report, the league admitted a missed call that should’ve gone in the Lakers’ favor during the final minute of Game 4 against the Wolves.
JJ Redick says offensive rebounding, turnovers were costly in Game 4 loss
While fans focused on the second half, JJ Redick mentioned issues in the opening quarters that hurt the Lakers in Game 4.
JJ Redick says decision to make no subs in second half wasn’t planned, not second guessing choice
The Lakers played the same five-man lineup the entire second half of Game 4, a decision head coach JJ Redick said was not planned.
JJ Redick criticized Lakers inability to contain the ball in Game 3 loss
After being badly outscored in the paint by the Wolves in Game 3, Lakers head coach JJ Redick had plenty of critiques of his team’s defense.
LeBron James, Austin Reaves cite Lakers losing possession battle as reason for loss
After having a series-high 19 turnovers, the Lakers acknowledged that losing the possesion battle hurt them in their Game 3 loss against the Wolves.
JJ Redick says both Lakers, Wolves have ‘rock fight’ mentality for series
After a defensive battle in Game 2, Lakers head coach JJ Redick is expecting more of the same moving forward in the series against the Wolves.
Luka Dončić expects a loud crowd from Wolves fans in Game 3
The Lakers will hit the road for the first time in the NBA Playoffs as they take on the Wolves in Minnesota for Game 3 in an atmosphere Luka Dončić expects to be a loud one.
JJ Redick says Lakers need to create more thrust and pace offensively
After reviewing the tape of Game 2, JJ Redick highlighted where the Lakers’ offense needs to improve if they want to beat the Wolves.
LeBron James feels Lakers got ‘great looks’ in Game 2 vs. Wolves
The Lakers were getting the looks they wanted offensively in Game 2, an encouraging sign moving forward in the series against the Wolves.
Luka Dončić says Lakers didn’t change gameplan from Game 1, just played more physical
A more aggressive Lakers team won Game 2 against the Wolves to even their first round series.
Anthony Edwards says Lakers defense ‘confused’ him in Game 2
Thanks to the Lakers mixing up their defensive coverages, Anthony Edwards had a mediocre Game 2.
LeBron James had a hilarious response to JJ Redick’s irate timeout in Lakers Game 2 win
The only thing funnier than JJ Redick's rant during the Lakers’ Game 2 win was LeBron James’ response to it.
Luka Dončić spent Game 2 torturing Rudy Gobert and letting him know about it
In the Lakers Game 2 win, Luka Dončić spent most of the game destroying Rudy Gobert and talking trash while doing it the whole time.
Dorian Finney-Smith says Lakers must limit 3-point attempts by Wolves in Game 2
There are plenty of things the Lakers can clean up for Game 2, but a big one is stopping the barrage of 3-point shots.
JJ Redick says the Lakers have to be more organized in Game 2
The devil is in the details and those aspects of the game will be key for the Lakers against the Wolves in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
Dorian Finney-Smith says Game 2 is a ‘must-win game’ for Lakers
After dropping Game 1, the Lakers are heading into Game 2 with a must-win mentality.
Austin Reaves calls Game 1 loss to Wolves ‘a good wake up call’ for Lakers
After a tough Game 1 loss to star the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers are fully aware just how good the Wolves are.
JJ Redick says Lakers had best practice in months ahead of Game 2 vs. Wolves
After an embarrassing blowout loss to the Wolves to start the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers had one of the best practices of the year ahead of Game 2
Jarred Vanderbilt says Lakers confidence is still high after Game 1 loss
Despite dropping Game 1 against the Wolves, Jarred Vanderbilt and the Lakers are still confident they can defeat the Wolves.
The Lakers know they have to be more physical against the Wolves
After being bullied in Game 1, the Lakers acknowledged nearly unanimously postgame they’ll have to up their physicality moving forward in the series.
Luka Dončić says he wants to remain in Los Angeles long-term
While so much about his situation has changed in recent months, Luka Dončić is enjoying life in LA and wants to remain with the Lakers for a long time.
Luka Dončić is tired of Nico Harrison still talking about him: ‘It’s sad’
In a sit-down interview with ESPN, Luka Dončić made his feelings clear regarding Mavs GM Nico Harrison’s constant comments about him.
Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension
The Lakers have given president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka a contract extension, keeping him in Los Angeles.
Luka Dončić thinks the Lakers can win an NBA title
As the Lakers begin their postseason run, Luka Dončić feels Los Angeles has enough to win it all.
Dorian Finney Smith is excited to feel the energy from fans in the playoffs
With the Lakers holding home court advantage to open the playoffs, Dorian Finney-Smith is excited to see the energy of the crowd at Crypto.com Arena.