When the lights went on and the marquee stars were shelved, the real story for the Los Angeles Lakers quietly wrote itself.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton (back spasms) has been downgraded to out for Sunday night’s game ...

Los Angeles Lakers starting center Deandre Ayton sat out the second half of Friday's impressive 117-112 victory on the road ...

The Miami Heat aren't quite the mediocre, rebuilding team many expected them to be this season after trading Jimmy Butler in February. They have a 3-2 record and are first in pace, as well as second ...

Los Angeles has also ruled out LeBron James, Maxi Kleber, Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero for Sunday’s game, though the good ...

Hayes put together one of the best quarters of his career, erupting for 11 points on perfect shooting (5-for-5) in just seven ...

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 ...

Riding a wave of good vibes even amid a debilitating sciatica injury to 21-time All-NBA power forward LeBron James, the 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers will host the 3-2 ...

The Miami Heat announced earlier tonight that Norman Powell will miss tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to ...

Ayton did not because of the same ailment that kept him from playing in the second half of Friday’s road win against the ...

Ayton will not play in Sunday's contest due to back spasms that arose during Friday's bout against the Grizzlies. Jaxson Hayes figures to see an expanded role at center, while Jarred Vanderbilt could ...