Could the Los Angeles Lakers swing a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers to improve their depth at the center position?

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are in action on Thursday night. They face off against their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in a home game at Intuit Dome. The Clippers are looking to secure a bounce-back victory on Thursday following Tuesday’s 138-110 blowout loss against the Chicago Bulls.

The iconic 23rd year for LeBron James has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Multiple legendary streaks came to an end, and then the kicker about  Jeanie Buss’s alleged private frustration with the 41-year-old.

Los Angeles Lakers (26-17, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-26, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Los Angeles.

Luka Doncic and the Lakers nearly rally back from a 26-point deficit before the Clippers surge late to win 112-104 for their 14th victory in 17 games.

LeBron James is set to play for the Lakers against the Clippers on January 22, 2026, healthy and available. Despite injuries to key players on both sides, James's presence and his partnership with Luka Doncic are expected to be crucial for the Lakers.

After half a season, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets‘ clash is finally here. Over their last three games against each other, the Lakers have a slight edge.