Los Angeles Lakers

53-29
1st in Pacific Division
NEWS
Tue, May 12, 2026

10:38 AM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) finished Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound over three minutes.

10:36 AM - Adou Thiero (LAL) produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over three minutes during Monday's 115-110 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

10:33 AM - Luke Kennard (LAL) notched five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

10:29 AM - Marcus Smart (LAL) finished Monday's 115-110 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with five points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes.

10:25 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) logged six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

9:37 AM - Jaxson Hayes (LAL) logged 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes off the bench during Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

9:34 AM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) notched 25 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 43 minutes during Monday's 115-110 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

9:31 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) racked up 27 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 43 minutes during Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Sat, May 09, 2026

6:57 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) (finger) is available for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Thu, May 07, 2026

7:46 PM - Luke Kennard (LAL) (neck) has been cleared to play in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder on Thursday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

7:45 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.

Wed, May 06, 2026

6:07 PM - Luke Kennard (LAL) is questionable for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with the Thunder due to neck soreness.

6:05 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) (finger) is doubtful for Thursday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 2 against the Thunder, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.

1:59 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) is day-to-day with a dislocated right finger, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.

1:15 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) registered 12 points (4-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

12:52 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) said Wednesday that he has begun running, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

10:28 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) recorded eight points (3-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

10:25 AM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) produced 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

10:19 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) ended Tuesday's 108-90 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 10 points (5-12 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes.

Tue, May 05, 2026

9:33 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder due to an apparent right hand injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Sun, May 03, 2026

4:00 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) won't be available for the start of the Western Conference semifinals against Oklahoma City and is considered "week-to-week," Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Sat, May 02, 2026

5:39 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Lakers' 98-78 win over the Rockets in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series.

10:13 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) had 15 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over Houston in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

10:08 AM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) totaled 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over the Rockets in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

10:06 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) supplied seven points (2-6 FG, 3-7 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over Houston in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

9:17 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) registered 18 points (9-14 FG), 17 rebounds and two blocks in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 99-93 loss to Houston in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

9:13 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) posted 22 points (4-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block over 34 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 99-93 loss to the Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

9:11 AM - LeBron James (LAL) logged 25 points (9-20 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 99-93 loss to Houston in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

10:34 AM - Luka Doncic (LAL) (hamstring) would likely miss the beginning of the second round against the Thunder if the Lakers advance past Houston, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

10:06 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) Lakers are optimistic Reaves (oblique) will be available for Wednesday's game against Houston, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

12:10 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) accumulated eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 14 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

12:08 PM - Luke Kennard (LAL) finished with seven points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

8:26 AM - Marcus Smart (LAL) produced nine points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

8:23 AM - LeBron James (LAL) accumulated 10 points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and nine assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

6:05 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 in Houston, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

12:50 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) will take shots at the arena Saturday, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

7:21 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against Houston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

6:08 PM - Jake LaRavia (LAL) (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the Rockets on Friday.

6:04 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) is questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets on Friday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

3:08 PM - Jake LaRavia (LAL) is day-to-day with a minor right ankle sprain, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

2:49 PM - Jaxson Hayes (LAL) accumulated six points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 win over the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

10:21 AM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) had 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 43 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 victory over Houston in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

10:17 AM - LeBron James (LAL) finished Tuesday's 101-94 victory over the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 28 points (8-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-14 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 39 minutes.

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

3:54 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) Shams Charania reported Tuesday on NBA Today that Reaves (oblique) is on track to return late during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Rockets.

3:50 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) Shams Charania reported Tuesday on NBA Today that the Lakers are not expecting Doncic (hamstring) to return during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

8:00 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Rockets.

7:56 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Rockets.

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

7:24 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) contributed 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

7:16 AM - LeBron James (LAL) ended with 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

7:08 AM - Luke Kennard (LAL) finished Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 27 points (9-13 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes.

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

8:07 PM - Jaxson Hayes (LAL) (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Rockets.

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

3:46 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) is expected to miss at least one more week, per Khobi Price of The California Post.

3:42 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) (hamstring) will miss at least one more week, per Khobi Price of The California Post.

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

1:49 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) (hamstring) is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Tuesday, Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show.

1:44 PM - Bronny James (LAL) supplied 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 win over the Jazz.

1:43 PM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) provided 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 26 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 victory over Utah.

1:42 PM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) produced 22 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 victory over the Jazz.

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

7:40 PM - LeBron James (LAL) (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Utah, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

4:05 PM - Jaxson Hayes (LAL) (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

11:42 AM - Nick Smith Jr. (LAL) Lakers signed Smith to a two-year contract Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

7:59 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) (ankle) registered six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block across 18 minutes Friday in the Lakers' 101-73 win over the Suns.

9:40 AM - Luke Kennard (LAL) closed with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 101-73 win over the Suns.

9:38 AM - LeBron James (LAL) totaled 28 points (10-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 101-73 victory over the Suns.

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

4:07 PM - Jaxson Hayes (LAL) (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Suns.

4:06 PM - Luke Kennard (LAL) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left finger injury management.

4:04 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.

10:22 AM - Luke Kennard (LAL) finished Thursday's 119-103 win over the Warriors with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 32 minutes.

10:19 AM - Jake LaRavia (LAL) produced 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-103 victory over Golden State.

10:16 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) provided 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-103 victory over the Warriors.

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

4:04 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle contusion, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.

Wed, Apr 08, 2026

11:15 AM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) had 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 123-87 loss to the Thunder.

Tue, Apr 07, 2026

3:31 PM - LeBron James (LAL) (foot) won't play in Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City, per Khobi Price of The California Post.

Mon, Apr 06, 2026

7:54 PM - LeBron James (LAL) (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.

7:51 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

3:48 PM - Jaxson Hayes (LAL) had 23 points (8-10 FG, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 134-128 loss to the Mavericks.

8:00 AM - LeBron James (LAL) closed Sunday's 134-128 loss to the Mavericks with 30 points (12-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-9 FT), nine rebounds, 15 assists and one steal in 39 minutes.

7:58 AM - Luke Kennard (LAL) provided 15 points (5-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 134-128 loss to Dallas.

7:55 AM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) produced 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 134-128 loss to the Mavericks.

Sun, Apr 05, 2026

7:19 PM - Rui Hachimura (LAL) will start in Sunday's game against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

7:18 PM - Luke Kennard (LAL) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

2:12 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

10:36 AM - Adou Thiero (LAL) Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

Sat, Apr 04, 2026

7:02 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) is questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas due to right calf soreness, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

6:51 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Dallas.

5:29 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (oblique) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season and is expected to be sidelined for around four to six weeks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

2:04 PM - Austin Reaves (LAL) (rib/oblique) underwent imaging recently and may not play in Sunday's game against Dallas, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

10:42 AM - Kobe Bufkin (LAL) Angeles recalled Bufkin from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

10:32 AM - Dalton Knecht (LAL) Angeles recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

Fri, Apr 03, 2026

6:10 PM - Luka Doncic (LAL) will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and his status for the playoffs is uncertain, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

1:23 PM - Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) registered nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 12 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

10:40 AM - LeBron James (LAL) logged 13 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City.

10:34 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) posted 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

8:15 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) coach JJ Redick said Smart (ankle) participated in an on-court workout Thursday and could return to game action as soon as Sunday against the Mavericks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

6:12 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

9:36 AM - Jake LaRavia (LAL) ended with 14 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over Cleveland.

9:33 AM - DeAndre Ayton (LAL) had 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over the Cavaliers.

9:30 AM - Austin Reaves (LAL) provided 19 points (6-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 victory over Cleveland.

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

4:22 PM - Adou Thiero (LAL) (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

4:22 PM - Marcus Smart (LAL) (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

4:17 PM - LeBron James (LAL) (rest) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

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