Gabe Smallson

Gabe Smallson

Joined: Jan 6, 2025

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles. His focus is sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at DodgersNation and Newsweek. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and is a Masters Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing gabe.smallson@lasportsreport.com. You can find him on X @gabesmallson

Oct 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (left) speaks during ceremony to unveil statue of Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) and Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) fight for a rebound during the fourth quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Maddie Meyer-Pool Photo via Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with guard Gabe Vincent (7) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) shoots the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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A Los Angeles Lakers legend is unimpressed with Deandre Ayton thus far and sent a harsh message to him.

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2), forward LeBron James (23), forward Rui Hachimura (28), center Jaxson Hayes (11), and Luka Doncic (77) celebrate after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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A Los Angeles Lakers center has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings.

Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Dario Saric (20) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is in the best shape of his life according to a former Mavericks teammate.

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James (23), wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap, watch the action against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' return timeline is revealed by an ESPN insider.

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat, watches from the sideline during a break against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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A former teammate of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James pressures him to retire after this season.

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leave a court after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 in game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic sent a message to his team amid LeBron James' injury.

Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Will Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic play in the preseason?

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves in for the dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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A former NBA player doesn't hold back on superstar LeBron James, disrespecting the game's all-time leading scorer.

Apr 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Byron Scott, Bill Walton and Michael Cooper look on as birthday candles are lit to celebrate Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 75th birthday during halftime during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

A former Los Angeles Lakers champion doesn't hold back when it comes to LeBron James' legacy in Los Angeles.

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

An unnamed executive believes that the Los Angeles Lakers trading with the Miami Heat for Andrew Wiggins will face a major hurdle.

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for superstar Luka Doncic is addressed by a rival All-Star with a cryptic comment.

Aug 7, 2021; Saitama, Japan; Team Slovenia point guard Luka Doncic (77) questions a call after a technical foul in the second quarter against Australia during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic provides a health update on his son's health.