Los Angeles Lakers News and Rumors - NBA

Austin Reaves Remains Realistic After Lakers' Hot Start The Lakers may have made an impressive start to the season, but Austin Reaves is reminding his teammates there's still a long way to go.

35 MINS AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Quentin Grimes - Quiet start continues Grimes contributed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 138-117 win over the Heat.

Impact It's been a rather disappointing start to the year for Grimes, who had been penciled in as a starter for the Lakers during the preseason but has since watched Matisse Thybulle win the job. Grimes has scored in double digits just once in his past six appearances, averaging only 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 26.3 minutes per game for the season.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matisse Thybulle - Continues to start Thybulle closed with six points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 138-117 victory over the Heat.

Impact Thybulle lost some playing time against Miami's towering frontcourt to big man Sandro Mamukelashvili, who logged 28 minutes off the bench. Thybulle has still been a steady source of steals and three-pointers so far, averaging 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes per contest over eight games (all starts).

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals where his game has improved the most during the new era in LA | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers is now the Luka Doncic organization. The scoring machine believes he is most improved in a part of the game no one wo...

12 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ziaire Williams - Plays 15 minutes off bench in return Williams notched nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 138-117 win over the Heat.

Impact Williams returned from a three-game absence due to a foot injury, but he operated off the bench for the first time this season and played limited minutes. Over his first four appearances, the sixth-year wing averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport’s most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

NBA's Nightly Recap | November 2, 2026

22 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Sacramento hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Los Angeles visits the Sacramento Kings after Luka Doncic scored 42 points in the Lakers' 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Giannis's Heat Lose in Lackluster Effort to Luka's Lakers The Heat started their west coast road trip with a brutal effort against the Los Angeles Lakers losing 117-138. This game was over from the...

23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Luka dropped 40+ AGAIN to beat Giannis👀

23 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Luka Doncic - Posts monster double-double Doncic erupted for 42 points (14-24 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 138-117 victory over Miami.

Impact Doncic has now eclipsed the 40-point mark in two consecutive games, as he's combined for 87 points over that stretch. The Lakers superstar led all players in scoring, three-pointers, made field goals, and assists in LA's second straight win. Doncic has topped 40-plus points in four of his seven regular-season outings, including a season-high 52 points in a win over the Jazz on Oct. 25. During that five-game span, he's averaging 43.4 ppg with 6.8 three-pointers, 8.4 rebounds and 8.6 assists in 36.6 minutes per.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Ziaire Williams - Not starting Monday Williams won't start Monday's game against the Heat, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams is returning from a three-game absence due to a foot injury, though he'll slide to the second unit for the first time this season. Jake LaRavia will draw a fourth consecutive start.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero - Trending in right direction Head coach JJ Redick said Monday that Thiero (knee) has participated in live action, and the hope is that he'll be available by the end of the week, Khobi Price of The California P...

Impact Thiero has yet to make his season debut while recovering from a left knee injury, though he's trending in the right direction. However, the second-year forward isn't expected to play a meaningful role once healthy.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored; Dončić Surges Past SGA

Is it Wemby's time to win MVP? He certainly has competition from a surging Dončić. See the odds after the first two weeks of NBA action.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored; Dončić Surges Past SGA

Ziaire Williams - Good to go Monday Williams (foot) is good to go for Monday against the Heat.

Impact After three straight absences, Williams is set to return to the rotation. In his absence, Jake LaRavia had made two consecutive starts on the wings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' JJ Redick exposes NBA's officiating flaw after win over Raptors Lakers coach JJ Redick is tired of fouls not being called.

1 DAY AGO • NYPOST.COM

Sandro Mamukelashvili - Hits two triples in victory Mamukelashvili contributed 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist over 24 minutes during Sunday's 131-125 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Mamukelashvili provided an offensive spark off the bench, reaching double figures while connecting on two shots from beyond the arc. His ability to stretch the floor gives him a role in Los Angeles' second unit, but his limited rebounding and secondary production restrict his fantasy appeal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Strong effort off bench Sexton ended Sunday's 131-125 victory over the Raptors with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.

Impact Sexton led the Lakers' reserves in scoring, making six of his 10 field-goal attempts in an efficient offensive showing. He remains a useful source of bench scoring, though his relatively limited playing time makes consistent fantasy production difficult to sustain.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia - Contributes across board LaRavia registered eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-125 win over the Raptors.

Impact LaRavia delivered a well-rounded performance despite modest scoring, providing two three-pointers and contributions in four additional categories. His starting role offers a path to consistent playing time, though his limited offensive usage caps his upside in standard fantasy formats.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Carr - Makes NBA debut Carr posted no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 131-125 victory over the Raptors.

Impact The rookie missed Los Angeles' first six games due to an oblique injury before making a brief appearance Sunday. His return to the floor is a positive development, though Carr remains outside the regular rotation and carries little immediate fantasy value.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves - Pops for 19 against Raptors Reaves ended Sunday's 131-125 victory over Toronto with 19 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes.

Impact The 19 points were actually second on the Lakers for the night, as Luka Doncic put the team on his back with a massive 45-point performance. Reaves has been plenty productive on his own to begin the season, averaging 23.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 36.0 minutes while shooting 52.0 percent from the floor and what would be a career-high 40.0 percent from three-point range.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler - Big double-double in Sunday's win Kessler supplied 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-125 win over the Raptors.

Impact It was the fifth-year center's second straight double-double, and the fifth time in seven games to begin his Lakers tenure that Kessler recorded multiple blocks. He's been healthy and productive so far for his new team, averaging 14.3 points, 9.9 boards, 2.9 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes while shooting 75.4 percent from the floor.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA Finals Odds: Spurs Favored As Injuries Derail Thunder

The Spurs are atop the oddsboard — partly due to their play and partly due to OKC's injuries. See the latest.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NBA Finals Odds: Spurs Favored As Injuries Derail Thunder

Luka Doncic posts never-before-seen NBA statline in Lakers' win over Raptors Luka Doncic makes history for the Los Angeles Lakers with a stat line no NBA player has ever produced in a single game.

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

DRAFT PICKS

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Sacramento hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117

2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored; Dončić Surges Past SGA

2026 NBA Finals Odds: Spurs Favored As Injuries Derail Thunder

LOS ANGELES LAKERS NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

DRAFT PICKS

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Sacramento hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117

2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored; Dončić Surges Past SGA

2026 NBA Finals Odds: Spurs Favored As Injuries Derail Thunder