Deandre Ayton is a gametime decision, per JJ Redick.

Lakers say Deandre Ayton (back soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight at Indiana. Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) have been ruled out.

For the California Post on the Lakers coming back from double-digit deficit but LAL's winning streak ending with a narrow loss to the Pistons: nypost.com/2026/03/23/s...

"Just our mental toughness...here were a couple games where we got down. A couple games that we got up, teams made a run, took leads and we were able to stay resilient and come back. We’re a tough-minded [group]." – LeBron James on the good habits the Lakers have built recently

LeBron James didn't participate in the Lakers' practice today and is considered day-to-day, per JJ Redick. LeBron was present for the film session. No live play for rotation players. Today's practice was focused cleaning things up defensively.

LeBron James is a gametime decision and Maxi Kleber is available today vs. New York, JJ Redick says.

Lakers say Maxi Kleber (back soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. New Orleans.

LeBron James is questionable for tonight vs. Sacramento, the second night of a back-to-back, because of left foot arthritis. Rui Hachimura is off of the injury report after missing the last two games because of an illness.

Rui Hachimura has been ruled out for tonight at Phoenix.

Rui Hachimura is questionable for tomorrow at Phoenix because of an illness, while Jaxson Hayes is probable.

The ⁦‪California Post‬⁩ story on the Lakers hiring Tony Bennett as an NBA draft adviser: nypost.com/2026/02/25/s...

The Lakers have announced the hiring of former Virginia men's basketball coach as an NBA Draft advisor to president of basketball operations/GM Rob Pelinka.

Lakers say Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to out for tonight vs. Orlando.

Marcus Smart on how good he thinks the Lakers are and how close the group is to being its best version: "We're good. The talent is there, we've got the pieces. It’s just making them mesh. We haven't been healthy, which is a big part when you're trying to get pieces to mesh."

JJ Redick said Jaxson Hayes had imaging on his right ankle this morning, which revealed a "little bruise", after being ruled out at halftime during yesterday's loss to the Celtics. Jaxson's status is being considered day-to-day.

The Lakers waited nearly four months to have a fully healthy roster available to them for last night's over the Clippers. And they didn’t waste time in offering a glimpse of what their offensive ceiling and potential can be. Latest for the California Post: nypost.com/2026/02/21/s...

Deandre Ayton on the Lakers' 1Q against the Clippers in which they shot 84.2% (16-19): "Seeing how Luka performed in the first quarter, I'm 'yep, yep, we got to taste it in practice.' And it was just fun to see how we could bring it over into playing hard and with energy."

The Lakers are starting the lineup of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton for the first time this season:

JJ Redick: "...it was good to have Luka and AR practice as well." *Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to JJ's left*:

The Lakers have named Lon Rosen as the franchise's President of Business Operations.    Rosen, who started his career with the Lakers in the 1980s, has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Dodgers since 2012.

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.