Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about the team’s decision to no longer hold shootaround as it pertains to LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers found out that two of their rumored trade targets are being taken off the market before the Bucks game.

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103.

Rui Hachimura appears set to return as the Lakers remove him from the injury report, with Los Angeles remaining cautious.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward LeBron James will play in Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks after being originally listed as questio

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jake LaRavia is poised to retain his starting role as Rui Hachimura returns on a minutes restriction, giving the Lakers lineup continuity.

Basketball fans, brace yourselves for a thrilling clash as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs on January 7, 2026. The Spurs, boasting a better win rate, host the Lakers at the Frost Bank Center.

The Lakers (23-13) will take a quick trip to Sacramento where they will play the Kings (8-30) on Monday. L.A. is looking to bounce back after a frustrating loss to the Milwaukee Bucks as they aim to snap their current losing streak. When: 7 p.m. PT, Jan. 12