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Khobi Price
@khobiprice.bsky.social
· Jan 6
Some news: Yesterday was my last day covering the Lakers for the Southern California News Group, as I've accepted a position to cover the Lakers for the soon-to-be-launched California Post.
JJ Redick on the factors that went into the Lakers signing Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal with their 15th roster spot:
February 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
JJ Redick on the factors that went into the Lakers signing Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal with their 15th roster spot:
Lakers say Dalton Knecht has been upgraded to available.
The Lakers say Deandre Ayton has been upgraded to available, while Dalton Knecht (right hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. Oklahoma City.
Luka Doncic will miss his 2nd consecutive game tomorrow vs. Oklahoma City because of left hamstring soreness.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Lakers say Dalton Knecht has been upgraded to available.
The Lakers say Deandre Ayton has been upgraded to available, while Dalton Knecht (right hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. Oklahoma City.
Luka Doncic will miss his 2nd consecutive game tomorrow vs. Oklahoma City because of left hamstring soreness.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The Lakers say Deandre Ayton has been upgraded to available, while Dalton Knecht (right hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. Oklahoma City.
Luka Doncic will miss his 2nd consecutive game tomorrow vs. Oklahoma City because of left hamstring soreness.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
February 9, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Luka Doncic will miss his 2nd consecutive game tomorrow vs. Oklahoma City because of left hamstring soreness.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
Deandre Ayton is probable.
The California Post story on Luka Doncic being day-to-day with a "mild" hamstring strain:
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Lakers provide Luka Doncic injury update ahead of Warriors game
The Lakers star is “day to day” because of a mild hamstring he was diagnosed with.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
The California Post story on Luka Doncic being day-to-day with a "mild" hamstring strain:
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JJ Redick says Luka Doncic has a "mild hamstring strain" and is day-to-day.
February 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM
JJ Redick says Luka Doncic has a "mild hamstring strain" and is day-to-day.
Lakers say Luke Kennard has been upgraded to available.
Luka Doncic has been ruled out for tomorrow vs. Golden State because of a left hamstring strain.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.
February 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Lakers say Luke Kennard has been upgraded to available.
Luka Doncic has been ruled out for tomorrow vs. Golden State because of a left hamstring strain.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.
February 7, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Luka Doncic has been ruled out for tomorrow vs. Golden State because of a left hamstring strain.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable to make his Lakers debut.
Lakers say Luka Doncic won't return tonight vs. 76ers because of left leg soreness.
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Lakers say Luka Doncic won't return tonight vs. 76ers because of left leg soreness.
The Lakers officially announce the acquisition of Luke Kennard:
February 6, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The Lakers officially announce the acquisition of Luke Kennard:
JJ Redick on Jaxson Hayes, who'll serve his one-game suspension tonight after shoving the Wizards mascot last week: "He made an error in judgement, and he owned up to it and apologized."
February 6, 2026 at 1:19 AM
JJ Redick on Jaxson Hayes, who'll serve his one-game suspension tonight after shoving the Wizards mascot last week: "He made an error in judgement, and he owned up to it and apologized."
Some notes:
– Lakers acquire a career 44.2% 3-point shooter in Luke Kennard, who’s shooting a league-best 49.7% from beyond the arc this season, after LAL shot 34.9% on 3s in the first 49 games
– LAL won’t have any 2nd-round picks to trade until the draft in June
– Lakers acquire a career 44.2% 3-point shooter in Luke Kennard, who’s shooting a league-best 49.7% from beyond the arc this season, after LAL shot 34.9% on 3s in the first 49 games
– LAL won’t have any 2nd-round picks to trade until the draft in June
The California Post story on the Lakers adding Luke Kennard ahead of the NBA's trade deadline:
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Lakers add Luke Kennard ahead of NBA trade deadline
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are acquiring Luke Kennard from the Hawks in a trade that’ll send Gabe Vincent and the team’s lone tradeable second-round pick to Atlanta. A source confirmed to the C…
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February 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Some notes:
– Lakers acquire a career 44.2% 3-point shooter in Luke Kennard, who’s shooting a league-best 49.7% from beyond the arc this season, after LAL shot 34.9% on 3s in the first 49 games
– LAL won’t have any 2nd-round picks to trade until the draft in June
– Lakers acquire a career 44.2% 3-point shooter in Luke Kennard, who’s shooting a league-best 49.7% from beyond the arc this season, after LAL shot 34.9% on 3s in the first 49 games
– LAL won’t have any 2nd-round picks to trade until the draft in June
The California Post story on the Lakers adding Luke Kennard ahead of the NBA's trade deadline:
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Lakers add Luke Kennard ahead of NBA trade deadline
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are acquiring Luke Kennard from the Hawks in a trade that’ll send Gabe Vincent and the team’s lone tradeable second-round pick to Atlanta. A source confirmed to the C…
nypost.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The California Post story on the Lakers adding Luke Kennard ahead of the NBA's trade deadline:
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Can confirm the Lakers are acquiring Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks for Gabe Vincent and LAL's 2032 second-round pick.
February 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Can confirm the Lakers are acquiring Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks for Gabe Vincent and LAL's 2032 second-round pick.
The California Post story from Brooklyn on the Lakers ending the Grammy trip on a high note by beating the Nets and getting Austin Reaves back:
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Reaves’ return sparks Lakers in dominating win over lowly Nets
NEW YORK — Tuesday night went as well as the Lakers could’ve hoped for. Star guard Austin Reaves made his long-awaited return to the floor against the Brooklyn Nets after being sidelined sinc…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The California Post story from Brooklyn on the Lakers ending the Grammy trip on a high note by beating the Nets and getting Austin Reaves back:
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From the Lakers: Luka Dončić became the first Laker to record a triple-double in a single half with his 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the opening two quarters at Washington.
It was the second time of his career that he recorded single-half triple-double (12/6/23).
It was the second time of his career that he recorded single-half triple-double (12/6/23).
January 31, 2026 at 1:43 AM
From the Lakers: Luka Dončić became the first Laker to record a triple-double in a single half with his 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the opening two quarters at Washington.
It was the second time of his career that he recorded single-half triple-double (12/6/23).
It was the second time of his career that he recorded single-half triple-double (12/6/23).
JJ Redick: "[Austin] continues to progress. He hasn't had any setbacks. Yesterday was five weeks from the injury. He's right on schedule, if not a little bit ahead of schedule. So it's just him being fully confident in his body. And he continues to get great work on the court."
Luka Doncic has been upgraded to available, while Austin Reaves has been downgraded to out at Washington.
No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.
No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.
January 30, 2026 at 11:52 PM
JJ Redick: "[Austin] continues to progress. He hasn't had any setbacks. Yesterday was five weeks from the injury. He's right on schedule, if not a little bit ahead of schedule. So it's just him being fully confident in his body. And he continues to get great work on the court."
Luka Doncic has been upgraded to available, while Austin Reaves has been downgraded to out at Washington.
No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.
No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.
January 30, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Luka Doncic has been upgraded to available, while Austin Reaves has been downgraded to out at Washington.
No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.
No setbacks for Austin. Just being cautious.
The California Post story on LeBron James' return to Cleveland being spoiled by the Lakers' worst loss of the season:
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LeBron James’ return to Cleveland spoiled by another double-digit Lakers loss
LeBron James’ return to Cleveland was spoiled by another double-digit loss.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:09 AM
The California Post story on LeBron James' return to Cleveland being spoiled by the Lakers' worst loss of the season:
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JJ Redick on the last time the Lakers were in Chicago, which ended with a 47-foot buzzer-beating game-winner from Bulls guard Josh Giddey: “I try not to think about it.”
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM
JJ Redick on the last time the Lakers were in Chicago, which ended with a 47-foot buzzer-beating game-winner from Bulls guard Josh Giddey: “I try not to think about it.”
The Lakers landed in Chicago a little before 7 p.m. CT. ahead of tomorrow's matchup against the Bulls that scheduled to tip off in about 24 hours.
The Lakers left Dallas and are now flying to Chicago for tomorrow's road game against the Bulls, the California Post was told.
January 26, 2026 at 1:23 AM
The Lakers landed in Chicago a little before 7 p.m. CT. ahead of tomorrow's matchup against the Bulls that scheduled to tip off in about 24 hours.
The Lakers left Dallas and are now flying to Chicago for tomorrow's road game against the Bulls, the California Post was told.
January 25, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The Lakers left Dallas and are now flying to Chicago for tomorrow's road game against the Bulls, the California Post was told.
Jake LaRavia is added to the Lakers' injury report and is questionable for tomorrow at Chicago because of a bruised left quad.
January 25, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Jake LaRavia is added to the Lakers' injury report and is questionable for tomorrow at Chicago because of a bruised left quad.
The California Post story from Dallas on a furious fourth-quarter comeback salvaging the Lakers' victory over the Mavericks:
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Furious fourth quarter salvages Lakers victory over Dallas
DALLAS — Since shockingly being traded to Los Angeles nearly a year ago, Lakers star Luka Dončić didn’t know what losing a basketball game to the Mavericks felt like. And he still doesn’t. The Lak…
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January 25, 2026 at 4:58 AM
The California Post story from Dallas on a furious fourth-quarter comeback salvaging the Lakers' victory over the Mavericks:
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JJ Redick said Luka Doncic got six straight defensive stops as the primary defender as part of the Lakers' 4Q comeback after the Mavericks targeted him on that end of the floor.
January 25, 2026 at 4:22 AM
JJ Redick said Luka Doncic got six straight defensive stops as the primary defender as part of the Lakers' 4Q comeback after the Mavericks targeted him on that end of the floor.