Luka Doncic scores 44 points against Indiana, becoming only the fourth player in Lakers history to score at least 40 points 10 times in a season.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has veteran guard Marcus Smart come to his defense amid criticism for on-court performance.

Getty TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 4: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during warm-up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)

With LeBron James sitting out, Luka Doncic carried the Lakers past the Pacers without playing the fourth quarter.

W hen asked about the Celtics fans marching up the aisle at Crypto.com Arena chanting “Let’s Go Celtics!” as they were being ejected from the Lakers-Celtics game on Feb. 22,

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their injury report for Friday's showdown with the Indiana Pacers in California.

Indiana aims to break its seven-game skid with a win over Los Angeles. Friday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.

Speculation links the Lakers to Giannis Antetokounmpo in a potential 2026 offseason trade involving Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Bronny James. The struggling Bucks, currently 26-35, might consider this move to acquire younger talent and roster flexibility,

Here's how the Los Angeles Lakers can reinvent their roster next offseason to recapture the magic of Luka Dončić's Finals run with the Dallas Mavericks.