Los Angeles Times

Broken Lakers need to shut down the season

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Barely a week ago, a charmed Lakers season screamed three words. Deep playoff run. Today, a jinxed Lakers season ...
New York Post

Lakers should be proud of 2025-26 season regardless of playoffs

The Lakers’ postseason became murkier as soon as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with regular-season-ending injuries. Suddenly, the Lakers went from one of the NBA’s hottest teams to viewed as ...
The New York Times

Lakers, with 50 wins, feel like a different version of the team — and better than last spring’s

The Lakers are 17-5 since the NBA All-Star break. Adam Pantozzi / Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers reached 50 wins Tuesday night, a familiar benchmark that carries a very different ...
The New York Times

The Lakers’ improved defense could shape their playoff push. Can they sustain it?

Anthony Edwards couldn't get going against the Lakers' defense Tuesday night. Melina Pizano / Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense has spent much of the season buried near the ...
New York Post

What to know about Lakers’ first-round NBA playoff series vs. Rockets

The Lakers have a tough task ahead of them. Without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique), they’re going to face Kevin Durant and the Rockets. The Rockets struggled with injuries and ...