It appears that Jarred Vanderbilt has re-established himself in the Los Angeles Lakers ’ regular rotation after a string of healthy DNP’s earlier in the season. The 6-foot-8 power forward has played at least 20 minutes off the bench in L.A.’s last six games.

The Los Angeles Lakers play against the Detroit Pistons in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The Lakers have been dealt yet another injury blow ahead of their first game of 2026 against the Grizzlies on Friday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers spent the weekend looking to regroup following a three-game losing streak, including a loss on Christmas Day.

Luka Doncic scores 34 and LeBron James adds 24 in the Lakers’ 125-101 win. Nick Smith Jr. chips in 21 off the bench with Austin Reaves sidelined at least four weeks because of a calf injury.

The Pistons fell 112-99 to the LA Clippers on Sunday in the team’s second straight loss. Cade Cunningham led the way for Detroit with 27 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Jalen Duren finished with 18 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.

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The first returns from the voting for this season's NBA All-Star Game are in, and Los Angeles Lakers fans will like how the balloting is going so far. For the last couple of years, many have been expecting Austin Reaves to become an All-Star in the near future.

An ex-NBA player offered a blunt assessment of Luka Doncic's defense with the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season.