Are the Lakers a mediocre shooting team? Or are they a team with good shooters who are underperforming beyond the 3-point arc? The answer to those questions will be a defining factor in the Lakers’ post-All-Star break success,

The Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) travel to Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers (33-21) in this Thursday night crosstown NBA matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the NBA in zone defense usage at 17.6% of possessions, a strategic shift that has coincided with a drop in their defensive rating from 117.9 through 40 games to 112.7 since the adjustment.

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Based on the current $166 million cap projection for 2026-27, a max contract for someone with 0-6 years of NBA experience would start at $41.5 million, someone with 7-9 years of NBA experience (like Luka) would start at $49.8 million and someone with 10 or more years of NBA experience would start at $58.1 million.

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have their eyes set on a New Orleans Pelicans big man as a potential trade candidate.

The Hall of Famer won 4 championships, and reached the Finals 7 times, with Los Angeles during his 9 seasons as head coach.

A look at George Lynch's time with the Lakers.