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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.

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.

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.

Lakers say Luka Doncic won't return tonight vs. 76ers because of left leg soreness.

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."

– LAL’s now $1.47 million under first apron with Luke’s 2025-26 salary $500K less than Gabe Vincent’s
– With Luke on a one-year, $11 million contract, LAL didn’t cut into their cap space for future seasons with this deal

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 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…

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.

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…

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).

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.

LeBron James’ return to Cleveland spoiled by another double-digit Lakers loss LeBron James’ return to Cleveland was spoiled by another double-digit loss.

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.”

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.

Jake LaRavia is added to the Lakers' injury report and is questionable for tomorrow at Chicago because of a bruised left quad.

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…

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.

Austin Reaves played in a stay-ready game and is nearing a return, per JJ Redick.

The team wants Austin to go through more one m

JJ said Austin should be back "sooner than later" – possibly as soon as Wednesday at Cleveland.

Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd when asked about Luka Doncic: "Luka's moved on. And we've moved on...we wish him the best. That's just the business of basketball: gotta move forward."

LeBron James opens up on Jeanie Buss relationship after rift speculation One day after ESPN published a wide-ranging story about the notorious Buss family drama, and how the dynamics played a factor in the sale of majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter last sum…

Latest for the California Post: LeBron James opened up on Jeanie Buss relationship after reported friction: nypost.com/2026/01/23/s...

First (official) day at the California Post

Luka Dončić (left groin soreness) has also been upgraded to available.

Lakers say LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) has been upgraded to available for tonight vs. Atlanta.

The first time LeBron will play in both games of a back-to-back set this season.

The Lakers have officially signed Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract:

Luka Dončić and LeBron James are listed as questionable for tonight vs. Atlanta.

Jaxson Hayes won't be available because of left hamstring soreness.