ESPN spoke to more than 10 people inside and outside the Lakers organization, and Ayton's learning curve and his relationship with the Lakers' veteran star is just one of the ripple effects those sources will be watching as James returns to form.

Lakers guard Luka Doncic is off to the greatest five-game start in NBA history, a statement not rooted in hyperbole, but in statistics.

The spark arrived during a late-night Instagram scroll, as Artisha Davis searched for names with meaningful roots. She stumbled upon "Daviane," a name she learned meant "beloved," and felt an immediate connection. From there, she created two variations —Davianna and Davian — and ultimately gave each of her babies a spin on the name that moved her.

The Utah Jazz (5-8) and Los Angeles Lakers (10-4) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers will raise Banner No. 18 to close out the 2025-26 season, predicts five-time champion Michael Cooper.

LeBron James is nearing his return to the Los Angeles Lakers after recovering from sciatica. He participated in 5-on-5 practice sessions, impressing t

Saturday’s five-game slate features an NBA TV doubleheader, tipping off with Cleveland hosting Memphis ( 5 ET | Tap To Watch ), followed by the L.A. Lakers visiting Milwaukee ( 8 ET | Tap To Watch ).