San Antonio Spurs (16-7, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (17-6, second in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST. BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LI

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart remains day-to-day, hopeful for a return against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

Here is the final playing status for Joel Embiid and Paul George as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Three weeks back, coach JJ Redick had a specific instruction for Deandre Ayton. To be a lion. He even gave the big man a t-shirt with half his face and half a lion’s face.

LeBron James had a quick comeback for a courtside heckler giving the NBA star a hard time about his hairline. James, 40, was on the court during the Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Dec. 7 when a fan sitting courtside started loudly teasing him.

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong start in the 2025-26 season, currently placing third in the Western Conference with a 16-6 record, through they could

The LakeShow starpower that was missing in Boston is now in Philadelphia. But the 76ers aren’t laidback. With Luka Doncic and LeBron James back alongside Austin Reaves, Tyrese Maxey has gone all out.

After beating the Toronto Raptors at the buzzer on Thursday, the Lakers got slammed by the Boston Celtics 126-105 on Friday. In that game, neither Luka Doncic nor LeBron James played, but Doncic is expected to return on Sunday after being in his native Slovenia for the birth of his second daughter.