The Lakers and Clippers Rivalry is Not What It Used to Be
The rivalry between the Lakers and Clippers is pretty much a thing of the past. It feels more like a faded memory, a missed chance at something exciting. It was never really a true rivalry, though. After all, the Lakers have celebrated 17 championships while the Clippers have yet to make it to the finals […]
Jake LaRavia of the Lakers to miss game against the Clippers, ending his streak
Jake LaRavia’s impressive run with the Lakers is set to end on Friday night. The fifth-year forward will sit out the home game against the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena due to a sprained right ankle, an injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of the season opener against the Warriors. This will be his first […]
Jake LaRavia injury update: Reasons for optimism from the Lakers
The Lakers kicked off the season with a win against the Warriors, marking the start of the Luka Doncic era, and it went pretty well, all things considered. Doncic, along with Walker Kessler and Austin Reaves, really took control. The Lakers’ “Big 3” combined, quite impressively, for 77 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists, five steals, […]
Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler shine as Lakers overwhelm Warriors
The beginning of the Luka Doncic era with the Lakers couldn’t have been more promising. The opening play set the tone for what turned out to be a convincing 127-105 victory over the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. As the shot clock wound down, Doncic maneuvered past Draymond Green into the paint and […]
Steph Curry is unable to rescue the Warriors from another disappointing defeat against the Lakers.
LOS ANGELES — The Warriors had a forgettable season opener, suffering a 127-105 defeat against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. New offense, same old Steph Any worries about Curry’s fitness following an ankle tweak in a recent practice should have faded quickly by the end of the first quarter, if not sooner. […]
Lakers’ Luka Doncic says Yaxel Lendeborg was ‘talking nonsense’
In the world of the NBA, there’s a well-known saying among players: Don’t poke the bear. Yet, during the Lakers’ season opener against the Warriors on Wednesday night, Yaxel Lendeborg did exactly that, stirring up quite a bit of banter late in the second quarter. Luka Doncic, the Slovenian star, made it clear that Lendeborg’s […]
Walker Kessler’s memorable first game with the Lakers leads to a funny nickname from Shaq
With less than six minutes left in the game on Wednesday night, Walker Kessler made his way to the Lakers bench. His jersey was soaked with sweat, his left knee was a bit bloodied and bruised, signaling the end of his efforts. At that moment, over 18,000 fans in Crypto.com Arena stood up to applaud […]
Luka Doncic purchases entire parking lot to provide free parking for Lakers fans at season opener
Luka Doncic Takes Center Stage in Los Angeles The LeBron James chapter in Los Angeles has come to a close, and now Luka Doncic is stepping up as the new star of the city. As the Lakers prepared for their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Doncic made a memorable introduction before even hitting […]
Lakers welcome significant expectations as they start the Luka Doncic era
The Lakers are aiming to be a serious title contender for the 2026-27 season. They’ve been quite open about their ambitions following a significant offseason overhaul. These championship aspirations aren’t just based on the 17 titles proudly displayed at their El Segundo training facility and at Crypto.com Arena. Nor is it solely about having one […]
Walker Kessler anticipates nerves before his first game against the Lakers
What does Walker Kessler anticipate feeling during his Lakers debut on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena? “Honestly, I can’t say – I haven’t played yet,” he joked after Tuesday’s practice, which was the last workout before the regular season opener against the Warriors. Even though he hasn’t stepped onto the court yet, Kessler, a key offseason […]