The Lakers’ flaws were exposed as they crashed out of the NBA Cup

Los Angeles struggled in a loss to the Spurs, who will join the Thunder, Knicks and Magic in Las Vegas for Saturday’s semifinals.

Lakers takeaways: Marcus Smart a bright spot as Lakers eliminated from NBA Cup

From Marcus Smart's return, to the Lakers' bench falling flat, here are three takeaways from the NBA Cup quarterfinal loss to the Spurs.

Lakers lack of defense fuels NBA Cup exit in blowout loss to Spurs

The Lakers' defense took the night off. In a sobering loss to the San Antonio Spurs, a season's promise met a harsh reality: without a fight, this is all just wasted talent.

Rich Paul explains why Los Angeles Lakers aren’t NBA title contenders

The Los Angeles Lakers are battling hard at the top of the Western Conference to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Luka Doncic looks like the MVP, Austin Reaves has leaped, and the role players are performing.

Lakers’ Leading Trade Candidate Has Emerged

The Los Angeles Lakers' most likely trade candidate has been revealed ahead of the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline.
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Rich Paul Critical Of Lakers’ Culture Compared To Heat

Klutch Sports co-founder and LeBron James' agent Rich Paul was critical of the Los Angeles Lakers' culture compared to the Miami Heat.

Rich Paul agrees with Max Kellerman that Lakers’ Austin Reaves needs to be Manu Ginobili

The Los Angeles Lakers would be at their best with Austin Reaves as the sixth man, say Max Kellerman and Rich Paul.

LeBron James is just focused on the now as Lakers fall to Spurs in the NBA Cup

The Lakers trailed by as much as 24 points in the fourth quarter while losing to the Spurs in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game.
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