Thuc Nhi Nguyen
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Los Angeles Times sports reporter covering the Lakers and the Olympics. It's pronounced Too-k Knee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart both QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game in Memphis.
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart both QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game in Memphis.
Marcus Smart (quad contusion) and Gabe Vincent (ankle sprain) added to the injury report and are OUT for tonight's back to back against Portland. Luka, LeBron, Maxi Kleber, Adou Thiero and Jaxson Hayes remain out.
Lakers down to 7 standard contract players.
Lakers down to 7 standard contract players.
October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Marcus Smart (quad contusion) and Gabe Vincent (ankle sprain) added to the injury report and are OUT for tonight's back to back against Portland. Luka, LeBron, Maxi Kleber, Adou Thiero and Jaxson Hayes remain out.
Lakers down to 7 standard contract players.
Lakers down to 7 standard contract players.
JJ Redick says Jaxson Hayes will be out with knee soreness tonight against the Timberwolves. Christian Koloko will be active off the bench after Deandre Ayton.
October 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
JJ Redick says Jaxson Hayes will be out with knee soreness tonight against the Timberwolves. Christian Koloko will be active off the bench after Deandre Ayton.
Marcus Smart getting shots up before the Lakers' last preseason game. Dress rehearsal for the Lakers, who expect to play their normal rotation as much as possible ahead of the season opener on Tuesday.
October 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Marcus Smart getting shots up before the Lakers' last preseason game. Dress rehearsal for the Lakers, who expect to play their normal rotation as much as possible ahead of the season opener on Tuesday.
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart jump into the starting lineup as they make their preseason debuts. Suns, fresh off a trip to China, are sitting most of their stars.
October 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart jump into the starting lineup as they make their preseason debuts. Suns, fresh off a trip to China, are sitting most of their stars.
Luka Doncic getting shots up at shootaround in Phoenix, where he's set to make his preseason debut tonight. Out for the Lakers, who have a back-to-back in Vegas against the Mavs tomorrow: Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt.
October 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Luka Doncic getting shots up at shootaround in Phoenix, where he's set to make his preseason debut tonight. Out for the Lakers, who have a back-to-back in Vegas against the Mavs tomorrow: Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt.
Lakers have signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way deal, bringing the total training camp roster to 21 players.
September 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Lakers have signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way deal, bringing the total training camp roster to 21 players.
Basketball is coming.
JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka set for a press conference in about 15 minutes.
JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka set for a press conference in about 15 minutes.
September 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Basketball is coming.
JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka set for a press conference in about 15 minutes.
JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka set for a press conference in about 15 minutes.
New beat for me, new contract for Luka www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
August 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New beat for me, new contract for Luka www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Jesse Minter on following up last year's No. 1-ranked defense: "I operate on standards instead of expectations. ... I think as long as as a group we play the standard the way we want to play, we'll live with the results. ... When you start chasing ... expectations, you can get in your own way."
July 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Jesse Minter on following up last year's No. 1-ranked defense: "I operate on standards instead of expectations. ... I think as long as as a group we play the standard the way we want to play, we'll live with the results. ... When you start chasing ... expectations, you can get in your own way."
Chargers have five players on PUP list ahead of training camp on Thursday, according to the NFL wire. Elijah Molden and Mike Williams were sidelined through much of the offseason program.
July 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Chargers have five players on PUP list ahead of training camp on Thursday, according to the NFL wire. Elijah Molden and Mike Williams were sidelined through much of the offseason program.
Hello from OTAs. Outside linebackers, including Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipululotu and rookie Kyle Kennard (54) going through drills
May 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Hello from OTAs. Outside linebackers, including Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipululotu and rookie Kyle Kennard (54) going through drills
Justin Herbert throws to Tre' Harris (9), and Trey Lance (5) throws to KeAndre Lambert-Smith (84).
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Justin Herbert throws to Tre' Harris (9), and Trey Lance (5) throws to KeAndre Lambert-Smith (84).
Elijah Molden said his broken leg is completely healed and he's recovering from knee surgery. Could have gotten a scope on knee if it was during season, but because of offseason, he opted for operation to repair for a better long-term outcome. He's 3 months into a 4-month process.
April 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Elijah Molden said his broken leg is completely healed and he's recovering from knee surgery. Could have gotten a scope on knee if it was during season, but because of offseason, he opted for operation to repair for a better long-term outcome. He's 3 months into a 4-month process.
New Chargers safeties coach Adam Fuller said it "took about one second" to accept the job after he was offered by Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter. Had been eyeing a move to the NFL, loved the staff's winning culture and the roster.
April 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
New Chargers safeties coach Adam Fuller said it "took about one second" to accept the job after he was offered by Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter. Had been eyeing a move to the NFL, loved the staff's winning culture and the roster.
First-round draft pick Omarion Hampton says hello to L.A. www.latimes.com/sports/charg...
April 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
First-round draft pick Omarion Hampton says hello to L.A. www.latimes.com/sports/charg...