Defensive deficiencies have caused the Los Angeles Lakers some headaches in recent games ahead of Thursday's clash with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Los Angeles Lakers recall Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero from South Bay as roster adjustments continue ahead of Jazz matchup.

Fan voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set to begin with Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves eligible.

Phoenix Suns on the road after an NBA Cup elimination. Despite injuries, the Suns, led by Dillon Brooks and coaching, have been competitive. The Lakers, coming off a defensive lapse, will rely on Luka Doncic and LeBron James against a tenacious Phoenix squad.

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After an altercation with LeBron James that led to an ejection during a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks had strong words about James.

After the Phoenix Suns loss against the Lakers, Dillon Brooks has not moved on from his growing beef against LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly proving that they are going to be a tough team to defeat in the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers escaped by the skin of their teeth against the Phoenix Suns, making clutch free throws to win a game where they blew a 20-point lead.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The NBA announced Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was named the recipient of the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for November

Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns was played in peaks and valleys, but L.A. ended it as the king of the hill.