JJ Redick on the factors that went into the Lakers signing Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal with their 15th roster spot:

Lakers say Dalton Knecht has been upgraded to available.

The Lakers say Deandre Ayton has been upgraded to available, while Dalton Knecht (right hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. Oklahoma City.

Luka Doncic will miss his 2nd consecutive game tomorrow vs. Oklahoma City because of left hamstring soreness. Deandre Ayton is probable.

The California Post story on Luka Doncic being day-to-day with a "mild" hamstring strain: nypost.com/2026/02/07/s...

JJ Redick says Luka Doncic has a "mild hamstring strain" and is day-to-day.

Lakers say Luke Kennard has been upgraded to available.

Luka Doncic has been ruled out for tomorrow vs. Golden State because of a left hamstring strain. Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.

Lakers say Luka Doncic won't return tonight vs. 76ers because of left leg soreness.

The Lakers officially announce the acquisition of Luke Kennard:

JJ Redick on Jaxson Hayes, who'll serve his one-game suspension tonight after shoving the Wizards mascot last week: "He made an error in judgement, and he owned up to it and apologized."

Some notes: – Lakers acquire a career 44.2% 3-point shooter in Luke Kennard, who’s shooting a league-best 49.7% from beyond the arc this season, after LAL shot 34.9% on 3s in the first 49 games – LAL won’t have any 2nd-round picks to trade until the draft in June

The California Post story on the Lakers adding Luke Kennard ahead of the NBA's trade deadline: nypost.com/2026/02/05/s...

Can confirm the Lakers are acquiring Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks for Gabe Vincent and LAL's 2032 second-round pick.

The California Post story from Brooklyn on the Lakers ending the Grammy trip on a high note by beating the Nets and getting Austin Reaves back: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...

From the Lakers: Luka Dončić became the first Laker to record a triple-double in a single half with his 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the opening two quarters at Washington. It was the second time of his career that he recorded single-half triple-double (12/6/23).

JJ Redick: "[Austin] continues to progress. He hasn't had any setbacks. Yesterday was five weeks from the injury. He's right on schedule, if not a little bit ahead of schedule. So it's just him being fully confident in his body. And he continues to get great work on the court."

Luka Doncic has been upgraded to available, while Austin Reaves has been downgraded to out at Washington. No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.

The ⁦‪California Post‬⁩ story on LeBron James' return to Cleveland being spoiled by the Lakers' worst loss of the season: nypost.com/2026/01/28/s...

JJ Redick on the last time the Lakers were in Chicago, which ended with a 47-foot buzzer-beating game-winner from Bulls guard Josh Giddey: “I try not to think about it.”

The Lakers landed in Chicago a little before 7 p.m. CT. ahead of tomorrow's matchup against the Bulls that scheduled to tip off in about 24 hours.

The Lakers left Dallas and are now flying to Chicago for tomorrow's road game against the Bulls, the California Post was told.

Jake LaRavia is added to the Lakers' injury report and is questionable for tomorrow at Chicago because of a bruised left quad.

The California Post story from Dallas on a furious fourth-quarter comeback salvaging the Lakers' victory over the Mavericks: nypost.com/2026/01/24/s...

JJ Redick said Luka Doncic got six straight defensive stops as the primary defender as part of the Lakers' 4Q comeback after the Mavericks targeted him on that end of the floor.

Austin Reaves played in a stay-ready game and is nearing a return, per JJ Redick. The team wants Austin to go through more one m JJ said Austin should be back "sooner than later" – possibly as soon as Wednesday at Cleveland.

Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd when asked about Luka Doncic: "Luka's moved on. And we've moved on...we wish him the best. That's just the business of basketball: gotta move forward."

Latest for the California Post: LeBron James opened up on Jeanie Buss relationship after reported friction: nypost.com/2026/01/23/s...

First (official) day at the California Post

Luka Dončić (left groin soreness) has also been upgraded to available.

Lakers say LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) has been upgraded to available for tonight vs. Atlanta. The first time LeBron will play in both games of a back-to-back set this season.

The Lakers have officially signed Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract:

Luka Dončić and LeBron James are listed as questionable for tonight vs. Atlanta. Jaxson Hayes won't be available because of left hamstring soreness.

The Lakers shot 22% on 3-pointers (8-36) in their 124-112 loss to the Kings. They’ve shot 32.7% on 3s (209-640) since Dec. 1, the league’s second-worst 3-point percentage in that stretch. LAL's gone 8-10 in their last 18 games, and are on their second three-game losing streak over the 3 ½ weeks.

Another lob from Deandre Ayton to LeBron James:

Rui Hachimura has been taken off the injury report and will be available for tomorrow at Sacramento:

Rui Hachimura said he felt good after today's practice and thinks he'll play tomorrow. When asked whether becoming a UFA in the summer has changed his approach to the calf injury, Rui responded: "At the end of the day...I’m trying to help this team win. That’s the whole purpose [of] being here."

JJ Redick said Rui Hachimura was a full participant in today's practice and is trending towards being available for tomorrow at Sacramento. Mentioned that Rui will be on a minutes restriction and will likely come off the bench in light if the playing time restriction.

JJ Redick says there's "a lot of optimism" that Rui Hachimura will be available on Monday at Sacramento.

LeBron James has officially been upgraded to available.

Lakers say LeBron James has been upgraded to probable for tonight vs. Milwaukee. Rui Hachimura has been downgraded to out.

LeBron James and Rui Hachimura are questionable for tomorrow vs. Milwaukee. Rui has missed the last five games with a right calf strain. He practiced with the South Bay Lakers yesterday.

The Lakers have assigned Rui Hachimura to the South Bay Lakers for today’s practice, per the team.

Lakers have officially ruled Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) out for tonight at New Orleans.

Lakers say Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) has been downgraded to doubtful for tonight at New Orleans.

Some news: Yesterday was my last day covering the Lakers for the Southern California News Group, as I've accepted a position to cover the Lakers for the soon-to-be-launched California Post.

Memphis Grizzlies Coach Tuomas Iisalo says it's "trending towards" Ja Morant not being available tonight vs. the Lakers after suffering a right calf contusion in Friday's game.

JJ Redick said Rui Hachimura (calf) won't travel with the team to New Orleans or San Antonio. Rui may practice with the Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate while the team is away but that hasn't been determined yet.

Gabe Vincent going through his modified portion of practice today. He remains sidelined for tomorrow vs. Memphis.

JJ Redick said the hope is that Gabe Vincent practices tomorrow, but he won't be available for Sunday vs. Memphis. Possibility Gabe plays during the two-game trip in New Orleans/San Antonio but that's TBD.