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The Los Angeles Lakers can't run away from the very real, very threatening defensive problems that could, if not corrected, derail any hopes they have of competing for an NBA title.

The Lakers' only tradeable first-round pick (2031 or 2032) is not valued around the league, spelling bad news for any Lakers trade plans.

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2031 and 2032 first-round picks are reportedly viewed as less valuable since the Luka Doncic trade.

Early into their first season under newly approved majority owner Mark Walter, the Los Angeles Lakers already look like one of the best squads in the Western Co

This is a team that takes wins when they are available. The Lakers are the only team that is undefeated in clutch time (6-0) this season. They are 14-0 when leading by more than 10 points at any point in a game. When they trail by more than 10 points, Lakers games are a coin flip, as they have a 5-5 record in those games.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is hoping to build off of his excellent 3-point shooting night in his return to action.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic and fiance celebrated the birth of their second child over the weekend.