On the subject of doing whatever it takes to win, LeBron James recently expressed that he believes the defensive end of the floor will ultimately decide how great this Lakers team can be.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season at a blistering pace. They have a 13-4 record and are the second seed in the Western Conference. But the starting five could still use an upgrade,

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns in Friday's marquee NBA Cup game at the Crypto.com Arena.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The LA Lakers defeat the Utah Jazz, 140-126, at Crypto Arena on November 18th, 2025 and The Sporting Tribune's John Panganiban was there to capture the following TST Images:

The Mavericks are expected to sell the farm and commit to build around Cooper Flagg, and they could build an ironic deal with the LA Lakers.

Los Angeles comes into a matchup with Utah as winners of three games in a row. Sunday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Hayes left a rough final impression before 2025 free agency on the Lakers. The high-flying center was played off the court in the first-round series loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Foul trouble plagued Hayes and JJ Redick quickly appeared to lose trust in his starting big man.

Deandre Ayton has been upgraded to probable for Friday's NBA Cup group finale against the Mavericks, spelling positive news for the Lakers.