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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

How a depleted LA Lakers overcame the Portland Trail Blazers

The Lakers won their fourth straight game despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

The Independent UK

Lakers Injury Report: Team Burdened By Player Woes As Doncic, Reaves Stay Benched - How Long Will They Be Out?

The Lakers rest Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves due to injuries, while DeAndre Ayton and Maxi Kleber remain doubtful ahead of the Portland matchup.

International Business Times UK

Mannix’s NBA Notebook: Victor Wembanyama’s Terrifying Start and Early Season Shockers

Plus, Rob Dillingham fights for minutes, Deandre Ayton shows new fire and Oklahoma City keeps churning out surprises.

Sports Illustrated

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Deandre Ayton Offered 'Confusing' Explanation for Struggles in Rough Lakers Debut

Deandre Ayton chalked up his rough Lakers debut to being a "confusing" center to play with, an explanation that was... also confusing.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama’s Enormous Expectations Lead Seven Storylines for 2025–26 NBA Season

Luka Dončić’s Lakers era could be defined by revenge, plus Kevin Durant’s last ride with the Rockets also will be must-watch as league tips off.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Doncic’s Newest Teammate Still Getting Used to His Incredible Passing

Deandre Ayton is impressed with the Luka magic after just one preseason game.

Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles Lakers 2025-26 Outlook

Taking a look at the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers who will have Luka Dončić for a whole season.

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Lakers’ New Title Push: Luka Dončić’s Transformation, LeBron James’s Longevity

Los Angeles is chasing championship No. 18 with a revamped roster and renewed obsession.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Western Conference Tiers: This Team Tops Deepest Conference in Modern Era

The Thunder won the title and could be even better this season, while the Nuggets are right behind after an A+ offseason.

Sports Illustrated

32 Managers Recall Crazy Excuses Employees Have Given Them That Actually Turned Out To Be True

32 of the most unusual cop-outs for employees to skip a work day, shared by their colleagues.

Bored Panda

Deandre Ayton Explains Why He Wanted to Leave Trail Blazers for Lakers

Ayton says he wanted to be in position to compete for a championship.

Sports Illustrated

DeAndre Ayton Signs With Lakers, Someone Only Useful in Video Games

The Lakers have a new center.

Operation Sports

Rob Pelinka Explains How Deandre Ayton Signing Aids Lakers' Championship Aspirations

Rob Pelinka discussed the Lakers' addition of Deandre Ayton.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Insider Shares Big Reason Why Luka Doncic is 'Eager' to Play With Deandre Ayton

Luka Doncic is excited to play with Deandre Ayton. Here's why.

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Deandre Ayton Had One Big Reason for Wanting to Sign With the Lakers

Who wouldn’t want to play with Luka Doncic?

Sports Illustrated

Magic Johnson Celebrated Lakers' Deandre Ayton Signing With One Perfect Screenshot

The Lakers legend seemed happy about the news.

The Sports Daily

Los Angeles Lakers Sign Deandre Ayton to Two-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-year, $16.6 million deal with former Suns and Trail Blazers center, Deandre Ayton.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers to Sign Veteran Center Deandre Ayton

The seven-year veteran was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this week.

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Sports Illustrated

How Myles Turner Going to Bucks Could Help the Lakers Land Key New Player

Deandre Ayton helped the Bucks land Damian Lillard. Now he can fill another hole in their lineup.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers in the Mix to Sign Former No. 1 Pick to Fill Center Void

Los Angeles is searching for a reliable big man.

Sports Illustrated

Deandre Ayton Will Become a Free Agent After Contract Buyout With Trail Blazers

The former No. 1 pick will hit the market.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Gordon Made NBA Playoff History With Crazy Buzzer-Beating Dunk to Beat Clippers

It was the first game-winning, buzzer-beating dunk in postseason history.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Fans React to Nikola Jokic Swishing Fully-Guarded Corner Three Over Deandre Ayton

The Nuggets star continues to defy the odds.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Blazers—Yes, the Blazers—Are the NBA’s Hottest Team

Out of nowhere, they’ve won eight of their last nine.

Sports Illustrated

2024–25 NBA Scouting Report: Pacific Division

An opposing team’s scout breaks down the division heading into the season.

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