Let’s not beat around the bush: The Lakers aren’t NBA title contenders. At least, not yet. And don’t kid yourself either, because you already knew they weren’t, despite having flashes of being the type of team that could play deeper into the NBA calendar.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks betting odds, how to watch, injury reports, and NBA picks and props for Saturday, January 24.

Austin Reaves has been sidelined for a month. Before his injury, Reaves was averaging 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds.

Former Gonzaga stars Rui Hachimura and Drew Timme helped Luka Doncic beat his former team. The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 15-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Mavericks 116-110 on Saturday night in Doncic's second game back in Dallas since the stunning trade that sent him to L.

With Luka Doncic leading the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over his former team, LeBron James signals a changing of the guard.

The Lakers and Mavs meet again for NBA Rivals Week. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Mavericks prediction and pick.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton comes under fire from a former NBA champion.

A look at Zach Norvell Jr.'s time with the Lakers.