After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-124 loss to the Sacramento Kings on the first night of a back-to-back, coach JJ Redick expressed disappointment over the team’s underwhelming performance.

Former Vol Dalton Knecht totaled five points, two rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes for Los Angeles. He converted 2-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-for-4 three-point attempts. Luka Doncic scored 42 points, while LeBron James totaled 22 points for the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Sacramento hoping to snap a losing streak, but instead, they left with a frustrating 112-124 defeat. After back-to-back losses, this marks the third consecutive game the Lakers have struggled to find consistency.

LeBron James’ status vs Hawks remains uncertain after Kings loss, as Lakers weigh injury concerns and back-to-back availability.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on January 13, 2026 on ESPN.

Austin Reaves' all-star season was paused when he went down with a left calf strain. Here's the latest update on the Lakers star's injury status.

It is hard to wrap your head around just how long LeBron James has been dominating the NBA. When you look at the sheer timeline, it doesn’t seem real. We are talking about a career that started when flip phones were cool and social media didn’t exist.

For most NBA teams and their players, reaching the postseason and advancing to the deeper rounds can be considered a monumental success. This may be true for franchises like the Charlotte Hornets or even the Los Angeles Clippers — teams that have been perpetually subpar.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Sacramento Kings on January 12, 2026, in a crucial Pacific Division clash. Despite both teams battling injuries, the Lakers, favored by 9.5 points, aim to solidify their Western Conference standing.

On the season, Monk is now averaging 11.9 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 rebounds on 43.8% from the field and 42.3% from three. It's the three-point shooting that stands out as it would be a career-high for the 9-year veteran. Monk was a huge part of why the Kings finished the night 17-of-26 (65.4%) from beyond the arc tonight.