He changed the game,” Reaves said when Maxi Kleber hopped in after Ayton limped out, and little did he know the NBA was about to one-up that. Because

Deandre Ayton has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers' Emirates NBA Cup game on Tuesday night vs. the L.A. Clippers.

Here we dive into where the Lakers rank as a team in notable categories and where their top stars have been among the best of the best as L.A. sits third in the West at 11-4.

During Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz, Ayton got off to a quiet start, recording two points and three rebounds in his first 13 minutes while attempting just two shots. As the Lakers took the court for the second half, backup big man Jaxson Hayes started at center in Ayton’s place, immediately raising concern.

Guard Austin Reaves is on the cusp of a double-double, with 17 points (on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor) and nine rebounds. 21-time All-NBA power forward LeBron James has a 13-point, seven-assist, five-rebound night so far.

Entering the final week of group play, there are some critical games, including Clippers at Lakers Tuesday night on NBC and Peacock.

The Lakers are entering the holiday season with a lot of momentum in the NBA power rankings after LeBron James' return.

The NBA All-Star Game brings together the top players each season, but only a few stars get selected year after year. Longevity, consistency, and elite performance separate these players from the rest.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been off since they beat the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, and they’re set as sizable favorites at home in a rematch on Sunday. This m

The Lakers made the decision to waive Christian Koloko after signing Gonzaga legend Drew Timme to a two-way contract on Monday.