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@mcten Dave McMenaminLeBron James is currently sidelined with sciatica and will be re-evaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks. This injury has impacted the Lakers' lineup, with Gabe Vincent taking LeBron's spot as a starter. The team is adjusting to his absence, with Luka Doncic emphasizing the need for a "next man up" mentality.
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"Im not trying to be a superstar. Im just trying to help the team win - whatever they ask. I like my role here Im really trying to win the championship with this team. So Im happy - Rui Hachimura on his role with the Lakers"
X Link 2025-11-28T19:45Z 358.1K followers, 588.8K engagements
"Reaves is now probable to return tonight per the Lakers"
X Link 2025-11-10T18:23Z 358.2K followers, 80.3K engagements
"Listen for Austin Reaves in the back"
X Link 2025-12-01T05:45Z 358.1K followers, 1M engagements
"A day after LeBrons 10-point streak ends at 1297 games JJ Redick says in some ways Im really glad the streak is over so now we can stop talking about it. In fairness to the Q JJ is qualified to talk about the challenge of it as someone who scored XX or fewer XXX times. 😉"
X Link 2025-12-05T23:03Z 358.1K followers, 535.5K engagements
"LeBron James has been playing the Sixers since todays throwbacks were the new jawns"
X Link 2025-12-08T00:41Z 358.1K followers, 318.7K engagements
"To be back reintroduced to it can definitely I guess you can say had me be a reborn person. Like a little kid on the first day of school again. Marcus Smart on what being a part of LAL this season has done for him after his career took a detour from stability after Boston"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:26Z 358.1K followers, 107.9K engagements
"LAL will host SAS on their standard court in the NBA Cup quarterfinals sources told ESPN. Players had issues w/ the slippery surface of the alternate bright yellow Cup court during the group stage. A league source told ESPN the decision was made out of an abundance of caution"
X Link 2025-12-10T20:49Z 358.1K followers, 179.1K engagements
"Quick story on the Lakers playing on their standard court when they host the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals tonight"
X Link 2025-12-10T22:39Z 358.1K followers, 81.5K engagements
"$53000 at stake for every Lakers player in this 4th Q down 104-87 to San Antonio. Complete the comeback they are guaranteed $106000 apiece and stay in the hunt for the $530000 championship prize"
X Link 2025-12-11T05:08Z 358.1K followers, 65.6K engagements
"When Deandre Ayton gets ahold of the aux cord in the postgame locker room"
X Link 2025-12-01T05:43Z 358.1K followers, 485.3K engagements
"Thats the one thing youre not going to be able to get back when youre done playing is that arena. - LeBron James on soaking up the moment after his big 4th Q in Philadelphia"
X Link 2025-12-08T04:04Z 358.1K followers, 73.3K engagements
"It was just me watching a movie - Deandre Ayton on playing with LeBron James when he took over in the 4th Q in Philadelphia"
X Link 2025-12-08T04:07Z 358.2K followers, 32.6K engagements
"Its the best thing in the world. Obviously two girls theyre going to make my life hell for sure. I know that. Im going to be their security after I retire. All jokes aside its the best thing in the world. Im just blessed. - Luka Doncic on the birth of his baby Olivia"
X Link 2025-12-08T04:23Z 358.1K followers, 244.5K engagements
"New story: The Lakers are set to get Marcus Smart back for Wednesdays Cup showdown with San Antonio - while preparing for a potential Wembanyama return"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:43Z 358.1K followers, 65.7K engagements
"Another classic postgame interview session with Deandre Ayton. Typing his quotes wont do it justice. Just watch"
X Link 2025-11-16T04:20Z 358.1K followers, 553.4K engagements
"ADs a great shot maker. It takes the whole team to guard him. You treat him like a Giannis you treat him like a Jokic like all the other superstars in this league where you need the whole team to be a presence in front of them - Deandre Ayton on Anthony Davis"
X Link 2025-11-28T19:35Z 358.1K followers, 100.5K engagements
"I think the biggest thing is as you know in this league the train keeps moving. No matter of a trade or a dismissal you got to keep moving. As we go forward we feel like we have a chance to win when hes in uniform. - Jason Kidd on Anthony Davis making his return in L.A"
X Link 2025-11-29T02:44Z 358K followers, 58.4K engagements
"Im in these pick-and-rolls with him and the fire tends to go from orange to blue. You see the blue fire dont go near him let him do his thing. And Im running back just telling him Yo you a dawg - Deandre Ayton on playing with Austin Reaves when he heats up"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:48Z 358.1K followers, 268.7K engagements
"I mean hes one of the best players to ever touch a basketball. So I dont know why he wanted my jersey. But for me to get his is pretty fun. - Austin Reaves on exchanging uniforms with Anthony Davis after the game tonight"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:53Z 358K followers, 576.4K engagements
"JJ Redick does not rule out LeBron James playing in back-to-backs as the season progresses. Were going to build him up Redick said before the Pelicans game. Redick said the coaching staff and LeBron both have interest in him playing in b2bs moving forward"
X Link 2025-12-01T00:51Z 358.1K followers, 74.9K engagements
"Gabe Vincent back in the starting lineup with LeBron James and Marcus Smart out"
X Link 2025-12-01T02:02Z 358.1K followers, 157.7K engagements
"The Lakers put a pounding on the Pelicans in the 1st Q and lead 46-27 heading into the 2nd. Luka has XX pts on 6-for-9 shooting X reb and X ast already"
X Link 2025-12-01T03:10Z 358.1K followers, 25.2K engagements
"The Lakers beat the Pelicans 133-121 for their 7th straight win -- running their record to 15-4. Luka 34p 12r 7a; Reaves 33p 7a 5r; Ayton 22p on 7-of-9 12r 4b; Rui 14p; LaRavia 10p"
X Link 2025-12-01T04:56Z 358.1K followers, 26.3K engagements
"Marcus Smart is out tonight with back spasms per the Lakers. LeBron James is not on the injury report"
X Link 2025-12-01T21:08Z 358.1K followers, 45.8K engagements
"Jarred Vanderbilt played in the first XX games of the season for the Lakers. Then hes received a DNP in the last five even though hes healthy. Lakers coach JJ Redick explained the lineup decision before L.A. hosted Phoenix on Monday"
X Link 2025-12-02T03:33Z 358.1K followers, 151.8K engagements
"The Lakers' seven-game win streak is snapped by the Suns as they lose 125-108. They're 15-5 at the 20-game mark. Luka 38p 11r 5a 9tos; Reaves 16p 4r 3a 5tos; Ayton 12p on 6-of-8 9r; LeBron 10p on 3-of-10 3a 3tos; Knecht 13p on 5-of-7. LAL heads East for TOR BOS PHI next"
X Link 2025-12-02T05:22Z 358.1K followers, 24.8K engagements
"Lakers status report for Toronto:"
X Link 2025-12-03T22:01Z 358.1K followers, 527.3K engagements
"The Lakers win in Toronto at the buzzer. LeBron James sitting on X points finds Rui Hachimura for the game-winning jumper and James gets his 11th assist of the night. A casual XX points and XX assists from Austin Reaves helped the cause too"
X Link 2025-12-05T02:59Z 358.1K followers, 191.3K engagements
"JJ Redick says Luka Doncic will be back with the Lakers soon and did not rule out him playing in Philadelphia on Sunday calling it a possibility"
X Link 2025-12-05T22:42Z 358K followers, 59.4K engagements
"Lakers starters tonight in Boston:"
X Link 2025-12-05T23:33Z 358K followers, 30K engagements
"Rough start in Boston here on the 2nd night of the b2b with no Luka and LeBron: the Lakers trail the Celtics 39-17 after 1Q. LAL is shooting 6-for-26 (23.1%); BOS is shooting 14-for-22 (63.6%)"
X Link 2025-12-06T00:38Z 358.1K followers, 24K engagements
"With 6:38 to go JJ Redick waves the white flag. The Lakers are going with Drew Timme Nick Smith Jr. Dalton Knecht Maxi Kleber and Bronny James to close this out"
X Link 2025-12-06T02:13Z 358.1K followers, 24.4K engagements
"The Lakers lose 126-105 in Boston and fall to 16-6. Their road trip ends in Philly on Sunday. AR 36p 8a; Vincent 18p; Hachimura 13p 7r; Nick Smith Jr. 13p"
X Link 2025-12-06T02:24Z 358.1K followers, 71K engagements
"JJ Redick says Marcus Smarts is getting closer to a return to the lineup but remains day-to-day. Smart will miss his sixth straight game tonight in Philadelphia. LALs next game is Wednesday vs. the Spurs"
X Link 2025-12-07T23:06Z 358.1K followers, 44.4K engagements
"The Lakers trail the Sixers 60-53 at the half. Luka has XX pts; Maxey has XX pts"
X Link 2025-12-08T01:40Z 358.1K followers, 24.2K engagements
"New story: Luka Doncic called it vintage. JJ Redick called it a reminder. Deandre Ayton called it a movie. And LeBron It felt good tonight to kind of feel like myself a little bit he said. On LeBrons clutch night in Philly"
X Link 2025-12-08T07:14Z 358.1K followers, 92.5K engagements
"I cant thank about what we can do in the playoffs in December. Talking about what type of damage we can do in the postseason in December thats not right for the Basketball Gods. - LeBron James when asked if the NBA Cup has any bearing on the Lakers playoff outlook"
X Link 2025-12-11T06:08Z 358.1K followers, 97.2K engagements
"Its called old. You just wake up with s that you didnt have the night before. LeBron James on his left foot injury management designation that kept him out of Sundays game"
X Link 2025-12-02T06:15Z 358.1K followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Lakers list LeBron James as doubtful tonight in Boston"
X Link 2025-12-05T18:00Z 358.1K followers, 241.5K engagements
"The Lakers are having shootaround this morning at Drexel University. Home of Malik Rose and of Abby Redick JJs sister. Abby was a part of the 2013 WNIT championship team and recorded the first triple-double in Drexel womens basketball history"
X Link 2025-12-07T17:32Z 358.1K followers, 164.3K engagements
"I can to do way more than that. Thats mediocre to me. XX and XX aint nothing to me. . Thats a mandatory thing to do for this team. - Deandre Ayton after becoming the 1st LAL starter ever to have a double-double while not missing a shot (7-of-7) and zero turnovers"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:50Z 358.1K followers, 542.3K engagements
"I cant think about what we can do in the playoffs in December. Talking about what type of damage we can do in the postseason in December thats not right for the Basketball Gods. - LeBron James when asked if the NBA Cup has any bearing on the Lakers playoff outlook"
X Link 2025-12-11T08:45Z 358.1K followers, 69.9K engagements
"New story: Rich Paul says the Lakers arent a Western Conference finals contender. LeBron James says its way too early for playoff talk. But everybody in LAs locker room agrees their defense needs major work after being exposed in the Cup quarterfinals"
X Link 2025-12-11T15:00Z 358.1K followers, 118.5K engagements