Thuc Nhi Nguyen
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Los Angeles Times sports reporter covering the Lakers and the Olympics. It's pronounced Too-k Knee.
From the Lakers: Austin Reaves (right groin strain) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game at Charlotte.
Austin Reaves is still questionable for tonight's game in Charlotte. He took some extra shots with Jarred Vanderbilt after shootaround.
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
From the Lakers: Austin Reaves (right groin strain) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game at Charlotte.
Austin Reaves is still questionable for tonight's game in Charlotte. He took some extra shots with Jarred Vanderbilt after shootaround.
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Austin Reaves is still questionable for tonight's game in Charlotte. He took some extra shots with Jarred Vanderbilt after shootaround.
Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's game in Charlotte.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's game in Charlotte.
"I just have to keep giving my all, keep playing hard, running in transition and getting stops on the defensive end for my team.”
As long as Austin Reaves is out, Bronny James is trying to make the most of every opportunity with the Lakers www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
As long as Austin Reaves is out, Bronny James is trying to make the most of every opportunity with the Lakers www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Bronny James shows his improvement for shorthanded Lakers
Coach JJ Redick continues to show faith in the second-year guard, who played 19 and 20 minutes in back-to-back wins, including in late-game pressure situations.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"I just have to keep giving my all, keep playing hard, running in transition and getting stops on the defensive end for my team.”
As long as Austin Reaves is out, Bronny James is trying to make the most of every opportunity with the Lakers www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
As long as Austin Reaves is out, Bronny James is trying to make the most of every opportunity with the Lakers www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
JJ Redick could tell in the first two minutes that the Lakers didn't have the juice last night. What did he see?
"Nothing."
From the blowout in Atlanta: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
"Nothing."
From the blowout in Atlanta: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Injuries finally catch up to Lakers as win streak ends in blowout loss to open trip
Despite JJ Redick warning his players to be wary of a potential letdown, Luka Doncic and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Atlanta Hawks in a 122-102 loss.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
JJ Redick could tell in the first two minutes that the Lakers didn't have the juice last night. What did he see?
"Nothing."
From the blowout in Atlanta: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
"Nothing."
From the blowout in Atlanta: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
"Food’s going to taste bad tonight.”
The Lakers' road trip starts on a sour note with a blowout loss in Atlanta. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
The Lakers' road trip starts on a sour note with a blowout loss in Atlanta. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Injuries finally catch up to Lakers as win streak ends in blowout loss to open trip
Despite JJ Redick warning his players to be wary of a potential letdown, Luka Doncic and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Atlanta Hawks in a 122-102 loss.
www.latimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"Food’s going to taste bad tonight.”
The Lakers' road trip starts on a sour note with a blowout loss in Atlanta. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
The Lakers' road trip starts on a sour note with a blowout loss in Atlanta. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Is PechaKucha the reason vibes are so good around the Lakers right now? Why the Japanese slideshows work for the team that's won five straight heading into this five-game road trip: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
How the Lakers use Japanese slideshow presentations to build chemistry
With their three stars working through injuries, the Lakers use Japanese PechaKucha presentations to further build team chemistry.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Is PechaKucha the reason vibes are so good around the Lakers right now? Why the Japanese slideshows work for the team that's won five straight heading into this five-game road trip: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
“I believe if you’re connected off the floor, you’re connected on the floor."
So what the heck is PechaKucha and why are the Lakers doing it? www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
So what the heck is PechaKucha and why are the Lakers doing it? www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Lakers continue to rely on team building, strong bond during fast start
With their three stars working through injuries, the Lakers use Japanese PechaKucha presentations to further build team chemistry.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
“I believe if you’re connected off the floor, you’re connected on the floor."
So what the heck is PechaKucha and why are the Lakers doing it? www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
So what the heck is PechaKucha and why are the Lakers doing it? www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Luka? Defense?
Yup. He said his five steals and two blocks were the "only good thing" he did against the Spurs (when he was one rebound shy of a triple-double) www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Yup. He said his five steals and two blocks were the "only good thing" he did against the Spurs (when he was one rebound shy of a triple-double) www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Lakers takeaways: Luka Doncic's defense (yes, defense) helps hold off Spurs
Three takeaways from the Lakers' fifth consecutive win, a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Luka? Defense?
Yup. He said his five steals and two blocks were the "only good thing" he did against the Spurs (when he was one rebound shy of a triple-double) www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Yup. He said his five steals and two blocks were the "only good thing" he did against the Spurs (when he was one rebound shy of a triple-double) www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luka Doncic starting for the Lakers as Austin Reaves is sidelined.
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luka Doncic starting for the Lakers as Austin Reaves is sidelined.
Austin Reaves has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Spurs www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Lakers guard Austin Reaves to miss game tonight vs. Spurs
Right groin soreness will keep Reaves, who is averaging 31.1 points and 9.3 assists, out of the lineup for a second consecutive game.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Austin Reaves has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Spurs www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
New @latimes.com Lakers newsletter hot off the presses! On "Laker basketball," Marcus Smart and "fake hustle": www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...
How Marcus Smart grades the Lakers' early season hustle
The Lakers’ early season commitment to playing hard has helped them weather injury storms and roster uncertainty.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
New @latimes.com Lakers newsletter hot off the presses! On "Laker basketball," Marcus Smart and "fake hustle": www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...
Luka, Bron and AR all out. Enter the Nick Smith Game. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
No Big 3, no problem: Nick Smith Jr. helps lead Lakers to fourth consecutive win
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves nursing injuries, Nick Smith Jr., Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Luka, Bron and AR all out. Enter the Nick Smith Game. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
“He just took the game over."
The Lakers are 3-1 in games without Luka Doncic because they just keep getting contributions from everyone else. On Monday, it was the Nick Smith Jr. game.
www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
The Lakers are 3-1 in games without Luka Doncic because they just keep getting contributions from everyone else. On Monday, it was the Nick Smith Jr. game.
www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
No Big 3, no problem: Nick Smith Jr. helps lead Lakers to fourth consecutive win
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves nursing injuries, Nick Smith Jr., Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
www.latimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“He just took the game over."
The Lakers are 3-1 in games without Luka Doncic because they just keep getting contributions from everyone else. On Monday, it was the Nick Smith Jr. game.
www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
The Lakers are 3-1 in games without Luka Doncic because they just keep getting contributions from everyone else. On Monday, it was the Nick Smith Jr. game.
www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Per the Lakers: Deandre Ayton (back spasms) upgraded to AVAILABLE tonight while Maxi Kleber (abdominal strain) is officially OUT.
November 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Per the Lakers: Deandre Ayton (back spasms) upgraded to AVAILABLE tonight while Maxi Kleber (abdominal strain) is officially OUT.
Marcus Smart finishes his pregame warmup by swishing a shot from the Lakers bench backwards over his head. (This took him two tries)
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Marcus Smart finishes his pregame warmup by swishing a shot from the Lakers bench backwards over his head. (This took him two tries)
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ruled OUT for tonight's back-to-back in Portland. Deandre Ayton remains questionable with back spasms for tonight's game in Portland but Maxi Kleber upgraded to questionable.
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ruled OUT for tonight's back-to-back in Portland. Deandre Ayton remains questionable with back spasms for tonight's game in Portland but Maxi Kleber upgraded to questionable.
"I am not well known at this moment so I’m just head down, working hard."
If you don't know who No. 12 is now, you better learn, because Jake LaRavia is on a hot streak. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
If you don't know who No. 12 is now, you better learn, because Jake LaRavia is on a hot streak. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Jake LaRavia won't be unknown to Lakers fans much longer with games like this
Fans ask "Who's No. 12?" after rookie Jake LaRavia makes a great play for the Lakers, and he's been making quite a few of them.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"I am not well known at this moment so I’m just head down, working hard."
If you don't know who No. 12 is now, you better learn, because Jake LaRavia is on a hot streak. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
If you don't know who No. 12 is now, you better learn, because Jake LaRavia is on a hot streak. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Triple-double on an off-night? Luka Doncic will take it if it comes with a win.
Doncic and Austin Reaves were struggling with their shot, but the Lakers still get by the Heat. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Doncic and Austin Reaves were struggling with their shot, but the Lakers still get by the Heat. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Luka Doncic drops triple-double to power Lakers to victory over Heat
Luka Doncic puts up his first triple-double of the season and Austin Reaves scores 26 points to lead the Lakers to a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Triple-double on an off-night? Luka Doncic will take it if it comes with a win.
Doncic and Austin Reaves were struggling with their shot, but the Lakers still get by the Heat. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Doncic and Austin Reaves were struggling with their shot, but the Lakers still get by the Heat. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Jaxson Hayes into the starting lineup for Deandre Ayton tonight.
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Jaxson Hayes into the starting lineup for Deandre Ayton tonight.
Rui Hachimura warming up as the Lakers host Miami to start a back-to-back. Tomorrow we go to Portland.
November 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Rui Hachimura warming up as the Lakers host Miami to start a back-to-back. Tomorrow we go to Portland.
Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable with back spasms, JJ Redick says.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable with back spasms, JJ Redick says.
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Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart will be available tonight in Memphis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart will be available tonight in Memphis.