Lakers' Austin Reaves diagnosed with Grade 2 calf strain, will be re-evaluated in four weeks

Austin Reaves, the Lakers' second-leading scorer, has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain — a calf strain ...

Lakers' defensive identity vanishes into Phoenix air in loss

The Lakers surrendered 45 points in a quarter in a journeyman's revenge game in Phoenix. Now a team that once knew itself is ...

Luka Doncic is expected to play in Lakers vs Rockets game on Christmas

The Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. ET. This is one of the NBA’s marquee holiday games and Los ...
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NBA power rankings: Boston Celtics make big jump amid winning streak

The NBA Cup knockout rounds have arrived, presenting an opportunity for one team to claim some early supremacy in the 2025-26 season. And the field is fascinating, particularly in the West, where ...

Starting 5: KD propels Rockets, Maxey & VJ hold off Flagg, Clips beat Lakers

Two-Way W: Houston’s top-5 defense (111.8 DefRtg) held the league’s highest-scoring offense to a season-low 101 points, while ...

Kawhi Leonard has season-high 32 points as Clippers beat Lakers 103-88 to snap 5-game skid

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 32 points, leading the slumping Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-88 win over the Los Angeles ...

Lakers' Austin Reaves out at least 4 weeks due to calf injury

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will miss at least four weeks with a Grade 2 left calf strain, the team announced ...