Dan Woike

From wax packs to rated rookies, success is in the cards for Lakers' Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia might be the only NBA player with a hobby where Nikola Jokic, LeBron James and Luka Doncic can stink and where Ryan Rollins is a find! I ripped some packs this summer with the Lakers' new forward and wrote about his collecting www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

For Lakers’ Jake LaRavia, success is in the (mint condition) cards “I'm a regular person,” says Lakers Jake LaRavia of his sports card collecting hobby.

For @TheAthletic - Lakers F Jake LaRavia has the one hobby in the world where Giannis, Luka, LeBron and Shai can stink — but Ryan Rollins gets special attention, We ripped packs with a card collector who just so happens to be on the cards himself www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

All you need to know about the Lakers, one sentence at a time EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — You can forgive the weary-eyed beat reporters who trudge into team facilities to sit and listen to two straight hours of some version of the “best shape of my life” an...

Picked one quote from each media session yesterday to sum up what mattered most for the Lakers www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

This is a huge part of his leverage in negotiations -- the coming cap jumps plus averages last season that have only ever been exceeded by Magic, Jerry and Kobe -- there's sticker shock, but after a deep breath, it's much more reasonable

Lawrence Frank: "We feel confident we are on the right side of this"

Entering key season, Austin Reaves is again proving his worth is par for the course

Sources tell me Austin Reaves could receive FA offers north of $40 million next offseason. I asked him about that, about being a Laker, thinking he might get traded and about what he wants for himself as a pro www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

We've been busy....

Luka Dončić ready to take his stardom to higher level with Lakers: 'This feels like a start for me'

For @theathletic.com : I went to Poland and spoke with Luka Dončić about why he thinks this year is actually his “start” Lakers - a beginning that comes complete with a new body, new opportunities and, maybe most interestingly, a new perspective on leadership. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Luka Dončić ready to take his stardom to higher level with Lakers: 'This feels like a start for me'

For @theathletic.com : I went to Poland and spoke with Luka Dončić about why he thinks this year is actually his “start” Lakers - a beginning that comes complete with a new body, new opportunities and, maybe most interestingly, a new perspective on leadership. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Lakers' Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka in Poland to support Luka Dončić, Slovenia

Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka showed up in Poland, quashing any questions about the organization's support of Luka Dončić and his desire to play for Slovenia www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

Lakers mailbag: Is this LeBron's last season in LA? Could Giannis or Jokić be future targets?

Wednesday delivery on a Lakers mailbag - thanks everyone for the questions www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

Will be doing my first mailbag @TheAthleticNBA next week - send me all your Lakers/NBA/life questions here

Is Marcus Smart the missing piece for the Lakers? He thinks so After two seasons derailed by injuries, Smart is eyeing a bounce-back with the Lakers: "I think there's no ceiling."

Marcus Smart officially became a Laker Tuesday, his new team needing him to recapture his Celtics past. “I’m very motivated,” Smart said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

As long as Bradley Beal secures a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, the LA Clippers are the likely leaders to sign the guard, league sources tell @TheAthletic.

Story with Law Murray and @danwoikesports.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

Bronny James not focused on LeBron rumors: 'I don't really pay attention'

Shouldn’t be surprised that Bronny James says he’s blocking out the noise about his dad and the Lakers - when you’re Bronny James, ignoring the chatter is a survival skill www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...

What’s next for Austin Reaves and Lakers after he declines a max extension? While Reaves’ upcoming potential free agency meant his name was floating in rumors, the Lakers consider him one of three pillars.

Austin Reaves turned down a max extension this week and you shouldn’t be surprised www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...

Five burning Lakers questions heading into the 2025 NBA Draft

Is everything going to change with the Lakers? How is Luka Doncic handling the offseason? What's going on at center? For the Lakers, some of the questions are the same as they ever were…
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Big news: I’m thrilled to share that I’m joining the best sports newsroom in the world, @theathletic.bsky.social, to cover the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s an incredible honor to work with so many journalists that I’ve long admired. Can’t wait to get started.

Some news - Today’s my last day at @latimes. I’ve been so fortunate to spend 8 years at one of the nation’s top newspapers and to learn and work with so many incredible people. I’ll be sharing what’s next soon, but I wanted to acknowledge how special the LAT has been to me.

@sepinwall.bsky.social - A Luka quote in there just for you

JJ Reddick has ordered his players to “Be a banshee.” And after they figured what the hell that means, they’ve embraced it. t.co/khlQbSqQeg

Playoff preview: The Lakers can believe because LeBron James believes The 22-year veteran states flatly that the team can contend for the championship with the players the Lakers have assembled around him.

On the eve of the playoffs, the Lakers can believe because LeBron James truly believes www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

NBA insiders break down the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff series Two scouts, a team executive and an assistant coach discuss the first-round matchup between the Timberwolves and the Lakers.

Two scouts, an exec and an assistant coach breakdown Lakers-Timberwolves www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

'Everybody had my back.' Lakers forge tighter bond supporting Luka Doncic in Dallas LeBron James and the Lakers unified to support Luka Doncic during his emotional return to Dallas, instantly deepening affection among the teammates.

I spoke with LeBron James and Austin Reaves about how Luka Doncic's night became the Lakers' night www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

A different kind of Luka Doncic story on the day he returns to Dallas t.co/5lnyR7Q7oI

The foundation is also working with parks in Altadena, Pasadena and Malibu

JJ Redick returned to the Palisades to see the devastation from the fires and to talk about his $50 million plan to help the rebuild - starting with the rec center near his home and sprawling across the city, to make those communal spaces whole again. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Can it help me write LeBron James parody songs?

JJ Redick returned to the Palisades to see the devastation from the fires and to talk about his $50 million plan to help the rebuild - starting with the rec center near his home and sprawling across the city, to make those communal spaces whole again. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

With LeBron, Luka and Reaves out, Bronny James scores 17 in Lakers' blowout loss As LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic watched from the bench, the Lakers proved to be no match for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in a 118-89 loss.

While some have been focusing on the “bullshit,” Bronny James has been about the work. Thursday in a short-handed loss, he showed the gains he’s made as a NBA rookie www.latimes.com/sports/laker...