Smith, who called the Purple and Gold out for what he called a "disrespectful and insensitive" move to the fans. Although the NBA has implemented measures to curb load management, it remains a prevalent issue in the league.

The Dallas Mavericks continue their road stretch against an old friend.

The Luka-less Lakers are the Flagg-less Mavericks’ latest test in the team’s long losing streak.

Bronny James delivered another efficient showing for South Bay, building confidence as the Lakers continue monitoring his development. The post Lakers’ Bronny James Quietly Impresses in Latest G League Outing appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Stephen A. Smith recently criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for their disrespectful decision during the game against the Spurs.

BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup with Los Angeles after losing eight in a row. The Lakers are 21-14 in Western Conference games. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 51.5 points per game in the paint led by Deandre Ayton averaging 11.6.

Will Luka Doncic be able to play against his former team on Thursday?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves scored 35 points in just 25 minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Luka Doncic’s departure with a left leg injury for a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (40-13) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (32-19) Monday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is at 10 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

A recent report suggests the Los Angeles Lakers could reunite their star point guard with a familiar face this summer.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half of his return from a 10-game injury absence, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.