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Lakers beat reporter, Southern California News Group (OC Register, LA Daily News, etc.) | Lakers Insider show, Bleacher Report | Bball clips: khobiclips.bsky.social | he/him/his
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The Lakers were intentional with their defensive gameplan in last night's win over the Nuggets – especially against Denver star Nikola Jokić.

On the Lakers’ strategy to limit the threw-time MVP's effectiveness working:

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The @ocregister.bsky.social story on the Lakers' Big 3 leading LAL past the Clippers to clinch their NBA Cup group and secure a spot in the knockout rounds:

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Big 3 leads Lakers past Clippers to clinch their NBA Cup group
Luka Doncic has 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 31 and LeBron James adds 25 points as the Lakers pull away for their fifth straight win, 135-118, clinching a quarterfi…
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November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The @ocregister.bsky.social story on the Lakers hoping Deandre Ayton will rejoin the lineup by the end of the week:

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Lakers’ JJ Redick hopes Deandre Ayton will rejoin lineup by end of week
The coach says the center, who sat out Tuesday’s game against the Clippers because of a right knee contusion, is experiencing swelling but that imaging on the knee came back “clean.”
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November 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
JJ Redick on recent two-way signee Drew Timme: "He is tremendously skilled offensively. The thing that’s kind of underrated with him is his defensive rebounding is really good, particularly for his size. He’s produced at every level and looking forward to coaching him."
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Deandre Ayton's MRI came back clean, per JJ Redick. His status is expected to be game-to-game.
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The Lakers are 6-0 in games that have featured clutch minutes. They're the only team to be undefeated in games that've gone into the clutch.

Jaxson Hayes: "When we get in those close situations, we're all connected and we all know we're on the same page."
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Jaxson Hayes when asked about the Lakers' NBA Cup game against the Clippers: “Free money. If we win, we get $500K. That’s all I know. That’s all that matters."

Lakers can clinch West Group B with a win tonight. Jaxson: "We win tonight, we get $53K. Gotta start somewhere."
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
New two-way signee Drew Timme on practicing with LeBron James while with South Bay: "It was pretty crazy, man. I mean, like, that's the GOAT. To be able to share the court with him especially being a G League team, that's so outside of the normal of anything. It was crazy."
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The @ocregister.bsky.social story on the Lakers finalizing a deal with former Gonzaga star Drew Timme on a two-way contract:

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Lakers to sign former Gonzaga star Drew Timme to two-way contract
The undrafted former All-American, 25, averaged 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists this season for the Lakers’ G League affiliate. The Lakers will reportedly waive two-way big man Christian …
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November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Deandre Ayton (right knee contusion) is listed as out for the Lakers' home game against the Clippers tomorrow.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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The LA Clippers report that Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) is questionable for tomorrow night's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers

Clippers expected to start Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, Zubac
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Lakers are 12-4 despite ranking 26th in the league in 3-point attempts per game and 3-point percentage, and dead last in 3-pointers made per game.

Latest for @ocregister.bsky.social on LAL not being concerned with their 3-point struggles:

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Lakers not concerned with 3-point struggles
The Lakers are 12-4 despite ranking 26th in the league in 3-point attempts per game (32.7) and 3-point percentage (33.3%) and dead last in 3-point field goals per game (10.9).
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November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“We didn’t play our best game and we still [found] a way to win. That’s what great teams do.”

The @ocregister.bsky.social story from Salt Lake City on the Lakers holding off the Jazz to earn their 4th straight victory, improving to 12-4 on the season:

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Lakers hold off Jazz to earn 4th straight win
Luka Doncic scores 33, LeBron James adds 17 in a 108-106 win as the Lakers move to 12-4 on the season. Starting center Deandre Ayton didn’t play in the second half and was ruled out of the game dur…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
LeBron James on getting his wind back: "The only way to get back in basketball shape is to be playing the basketball game. My wind will get better and better. But this week was kind of like my training camp for me, to be honest. So I'm still working my way back."
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
LeBron James on the Lakers' 12-4 start despite the slow start from beyond the 3-point arc: "That's the encouraging part, knowing that even when we're not shooting the ball well, we’re still winning ballgames."
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"It's very encouraging. We know we got guys here that can shoot the ball. Unfortunately, they haven't went in yet." – Austin Reaves on the Lakers' 12-4 start despite the team starting the season with poor 3-point shooting:
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Marcus Smart's perspective on the final play of Lakers-Jazz, which LAL won 108-106: "I got to the body and [Keyonte George] tried to draw foul. It was a smart play, tried to draw a foul, get the free throw with the ball out of bounds. Nurkic set a physical screen and the officials let us play."
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Starters for Lakers-Jazz in Salt Lake City:
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Lakers forward Jake LaRavia, who's watched LeBron James his "entire life", said it was "dope" to get on the court with LeBron in Tuesday's win over the Jazz: "I made my first shot that he passed to me, ever. So, I think we're on good standings. Hopefully, I get a lot more."
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
JJ Redick when asked about the departures of Joey and Jesse Buss: “I found out this morning that it was going to happen. But I don’t have any comment on personnel decisions as it relates to the organization.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Lakers have assigned Bronny James and Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers.
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The @ocregister.bsky.social story on Joey, Jesse Buss being terminated from the Lakers front office:

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Joey, Jesse Buss terminated from Lakers’ front office
Joey Buss was the organization’s vice president of research and development; Jesse Buss was an assistant general manager and director of scouting.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Can confirm Joey and Jesse Buss are no longer part of the Lakers front office.

First reported by ESPN.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“Sharing the court with him, it’s special. He sees things that other people can’t.”

Latest for @ocregister.bsky.social on LeBron James’ return providing a glimpse into Lakers’ potential offensive prowess – with upticks in post play and getting out running:

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LeBron James’ season debut offers glimpse into Lakers’ offensive potential
It wasn’t just their season-high scoring total and shooting efficiency (59.5%) that stood out against Utah, but also the way they functioned, and how effortless at times their offensive possessions…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Lakers/LeBron James pushing pace vs. Jazz (November 18, 2025)
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM