The Los Angeles Lakers can't run away from the very real, very threatening defensive problems that could, if not corrected, derail any hopes they have of competing for an NBA title.

The G League Lakers lost yet again, but they got some strong performances from some key prospects.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers faced the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton had a near-perfect performance against the Philadelphia 76ers.

An argument could be made that the Lakers could really use forward Jarred Vanderbilt's defense, rebounding and energy right now.

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have the ability to make a big splash at the trade deadline because their future draft picks aren't as appealing to opposing teams as they once were.

The Rip City Remix defeated the South Bay Lakers, 122-116, at UCLA Heath Training Center on December 13, 2025.

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

A look at Ray Ellefson's time with the Lakers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have matched the best 25-game start in NBA history and will seek out another victory when they face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday night.