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Lakers beat reporter, Southern California News Group (OC Register, LA Daily News, etc.) | Lakers Insider show, Bleacher Report | Bball clips: khobiclips.bsky.social | he/him/his
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The Lakers were intentional with their defensive gameplan in last night's win over the Nuggets – especially against Denver star Nikola Jokić.

On the Lakers’ strategy to limit the threw-time MVP's effectiveness working:

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Lakers forward Jake LaRavia, who's watched LeBron James his "entire life", said it was "dope" to get on the court with LeBron in Tuesday's win over the Jazz: "I made my first shot that he passed to me, ever. So, I think we're on good standings. Hopefully, I get a lot more."
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
JJ Redick when asked about the departures of Joey and Jesse Buss: “I found out this morning that it was going to happen. But I don’t have any comment on personnel decisions as it relates to the organization.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Lakers have assigned Bronny James and Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers.
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The @ocregister.bsky.social story on Joey, Jesse Buss being terminated from the Lakers front office:

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Joey, Jesse Buss terminated from Lakers’ front office
Joey Buss was the organization’s vice president of research and development; Jesse Buss was an assistant general manager and director of scouting.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Can confirm Joey and Jesse Buss are no longer part of the Lakers front office.

First reported by ESPN.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“Sharing the court with him, it’s special. He sees things that other people can’t.”

Latest for @ocregister.bsky.social on LeBron James’ return providing a glimpse into Lakers’ potential offensive prowess – with upticks in post play and getting out running:

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LeBron James’ season debut offers glimpse into Lakers’ offensive potential
It wasn’t just their season-high scoring total and shooting efficiency (59.5%) that stood out against Utah, but also the way they functioned, and how effortless at times their offensive possessions…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Lakers/LeBron James pushing pace vs. Jazz (November 18, 2025)
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Lakers postups vs. Jazz (November 18, 2025)
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The @ocregister.bsky.social‬⁩ story on LeBron James making his season debut with a double-double as the Lakers beat the Jazz to continue their strong start.

LeBron: “It was just fun to be out there with the guys."

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LeBron James returns with a double-double as Lakers beat Jazz
James has 11 points and 12 assists in the first game of his 23rd NBA season, and Luka Doncic has 37 points and 10 assists as they pull away for a 140-126 win. James plays 30 minutes after missing t…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Three of LeBron James' first four assists – and five of his 12 overall – came after LeBron postups.

JJ Redick touched on what that can add to the Lakers' offense:
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
LeBron James on how he felt after making his season debut in the Lakers' win over the Jazz: “Wind was a little shaky to begin. Obviously that was expected. But as the game went on and on, my wind got a lot better."
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Halftime: Jazz 71, Lakers 67.

Luka Doncic: 20 points, 6 assists (5 TOVs), 3 steals. Austin Reaves: 14 points. LeBron James: 7 points, 4 assists in his season debut.

Utah went 10-25 on 3s. Keyonte George (23 points, 4 assists) and Lauri Markkanen (22 points) led the Jazz.
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 AM
LeBron James with a 3-pointer for his first points of the season:
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Lakers are starting Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton vs. the Jazz:
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Lakers have officially upgraded LeBron James to available to make his season debut tonight vs. Utah.
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
LeBron James starting his pregame warmup ahead of his debut for an unprecedented 23rd NBA season:
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
JJ Redick says LeBron James is "trending in the right direction" but remains a gametime decision.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
New Lakers court, with baseball-style jerseys on every seat at Crypto.com Arena:
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
(Luka Doncic in the background: RUI! RUI!)

Rui Hachimura: "Luka, he's crazy. I don't know why he's calling my name. What does he want?"

(He said he speaks better English than you)

Rui: "No way. He didn't go to school. He never went to school. You know that right?"
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Rui Hachimura said LeBron James, who's a gametime decision for tonight vs. Utah, brought "great energy" to yesterday's practice.

Also touched on the possibility of the Lakers having their full roster available:
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
LeBron James will be a gametime decision tonight vs. Utah. He participated in shootaround.

Gabe Vincent will be available.
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
LeBron James could make his season debut tomorrow vs. Utah, with the Lakers listing him as questionable on the injury report.

With Gabe Vincent also being listed as questionable, LAL could have all 14 players signed to standard deals available for the first time this season:
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
JJ Redick on LeBron James' adaptability, as LeBron gets integrated into a Lakers team that's started the season 10-4: "I would describe him as very adaptable. He's adapted throughout his career to the system, his teammates, what the game requires."
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
"It sucks" – LeBron James on missing the start of the season for the first time in his career
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM