NBA Scout: Wizards’ Dynamic Duo of Anthony Davis and Trae Young Could Be a Problem What the Wizards’ star duo of Anthony Davis and Trae Young could mean for top pick AJ Dybantsa. Sports Illustrated · Oct 1
Anonymous NBA Scout: Here’s What Will Give the Lakers ‘Trouble’ This Season A look at the Lakers’ offseason and what it means for the franchise with LeBron James elsewhere, through the lens of an NBA scout. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
NBA Rumours 2026: Why the Lakers Reportedly Traded Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and Future Picks The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, highlighting a major shift in their 2026 offseason strategy, as they focus on rebuilding and future flexibility. International Business Times UK · Jul 4
Post-NBA Draft Historical Capsules for Programs in West With the 2026 NBA Draft complete, these updated capsules provide a condensed history of selections dating back to 1947. SuperWest Sports · Jun 21
Lakers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and More Previewing what should be an eventful offseason for the Lakers. Sports Illustrated · May 12
Lakers Season Grade: Eyes Turn Toward LeBron James’s Uncertain Future The four-time champion led the Lakers through the playoffs without Luka Dončić, while Austin Reaves missed most of the first round. Sports Illustrated · May 12
Lakers Upset With Ridiculous Ejections, While Rockets Admit Calls Were ‘Soft’ The Rockets staved off elimination on Sunday night with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first round series. Sports Illustrated · Apr 27
NBA Playoffs Update: LeBron James Takes The Blame Following Lakers' Brutal Game 4 Loss To Rockets The Lakers lost to the Rockets in Game 4 due to turnovers and controversial ejections. LeBron James took responsibility, while the Rockets capitalized on the Lakers' mistakes. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role The Guardian - US · Apr 20
For Better or Worse, Zion Williamson and the Pelicans Remain Committed to Each Other Zion Williamson and the Pelicans aren’t going to break up this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 14
Don’t Overreact to the Loss: The Lakers Look Built for a Deep Postseason Run Even with the win streak snapped, Luka Dončić’s surge and LeBron James’s evolution have L.A. looking like a real title threat. Sports Illustrated · Mar 24
LeBron James Must Embrace Role Player Status for Lakers to Succeed With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves driving the offense, the four-time MVP is moving into one of the most unusual roles of his career. Sports Illustrated · Mar 13
Lakers Center Deandre Ayton Exits Early vs Nuggets With Knee Injury Lakers' big man DeAndre Ayton left early against the Nuggets with a knee injury, prompting rotation changes. The team's frontcourt depth will have to adjust accordingly. International Business Times · Mar 6
Luka Dončić, JJ Redick and the Lakers Have Big Problems—Just Not With Each Other The Lakers’ problems this season do not include the relationship between JJ Redick and Luka Dončić despite the viral clip of their sideline interaction this weekend. Sports Illustrated · Mar 3
Sports Illustrated · Feb 27 Clint Capela Fires Back At Lakers’ Deandre Ayton After Random Slight There’s nothing wrong with being a role player.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 27 Why the Lakers’ Star Power Still Can’t Fix Their Fatal Flaw Another blown opportunity in a 113–110 loss to the Suns underscored why this group looks more like a play-in hopeful than a true title contender.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 26 Deandre Ayton Doesn’t Believe He Fits the Role the Lakers Need Him to Play Deandre Ayton doesn’t want to be the Lakers’ version of Clint Capela. But that’s exactly the role Los Angeles needs him to play.
Player One · Jan 27 'NBA 2K26' Ratings Update: Kawhi, Brown Improve OVR While Clippers, LaMelo Struggle Kawhi Leonard and Jaylen Brown soar in "NBA 2K26" ratings, but the Clippers' struggles and LaMelo Ball's challenges reveal shifting power in the league.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 The NBA’s return to London brings glitz, glamour and one glaring problem Comment: The breathless action on court was accompanied by constant pageantry, politics in the form of anti-Trump shouts... and plenty of empty seats
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Deandre Ayton outshines LeBron James and Luka Doncic to make LA Lakers history Deandre Ayton made 10 shots without missing in LA Lakers’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2025 NBA Trade Rumors: Are Lakers Trying to Land Keon Ellis For 3-and-D Option? Despite an 18–7 start, the Lakers' shaky defense and lack of a true 3-and-D wing could decide whether this hot run turns into real title contention.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 19, 2025 Deandre Ayton Had 'Fun Fact' for LeBron James, and It Is Sure to Make Him Feel Old Ayton and James apparently connected on an alley oop years before Tuesday‘s link-up with the Lakers.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 LeBron James makes history as he plays 23rd NBA season against players who weren’t alive when he started in the league LeBron James returned from an injury layoff in LA Lakers’ win over Utah Jazz on Tuesday night
Sports Illustrated · Nov 19, 2025 Inside LeBron James’s Historic Season Debut With the Lakers The King looked comfortable opening his 23rd season with a double-double after rehabbing a nerve issue.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 LeBron James eyes more NBA history as he returns to LA Lakers practice after injury layoff LeBron James could return to the court when LA Lakers face Utah Jazz on Tuesday night