Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick got his first opportunity to coach against Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg on Wednesday night. The first-overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft played 28 minutes in the preseason matchup, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, two rebounds and three assists.

Lebron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers face off with the Minnesota Timberwolves led by Anthony Edwards in Game 1 of this NBA playoffs series. Tipoff takes place on Saturday, April 19 at 5:30 p.

A former NBA No. 1 pick publicly shamed Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Bronny James after Bronny struggled.

Dallas defeated the Lakers, 121-94, on Wednesday during the NBA preseason at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former Vol Dalton Knecht started for the Lakers and played 35 minutes. He totaled eight points,

Kendrick Perkins took aim at Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion during the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers game. One of the celebrities in attendance at the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers was Megan Thee Stallion, who was supporting Klay Thompson, whom she is dating.

However, on Friday during practice, Warriors coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters and announced that Butler would miss the team’s third preseason game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kerr did note that the reason was likely positive and his absence had been excused.