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Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Luka Doncic Sends Blunt Message After Embarrassing Moment in Lakers Game

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers made it two wins in two nights on Sunday. L.A. defeated the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, 129-101. They secured another victory on Sunday, blowing out the Sacramento Kings, 128-104.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

'My Tears Were Contagious': Lakers Star Details Scary Health Issue That Forced Him Into Isolation

Before the pandemic had forced the NBA into a ‘bubble,’ Marcus Smart was already having a hard time. He passed on the Tokyo Olympics due to injuries when he contracted a viral condition.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

'All Over the Place': Lakers Star Insists He, Not LeBron or Luka, Controls Locker Room Mood

The recent final shot miss against the Magic proved that the two superstars are not on the same page. More visual evidence of LeBron James and Luka Doncic allegedly not talking to each other raised more concerns.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Maxi Kleber News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 2

How Maxi Kleber made a big impact in his short shift

LOS ANGELES — On the season, Maxi Kleber has only played in 34 of the Lakers’ 59 games and averages fewer than 11 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 2

Luka Doncic reacts to linking up with ‘GOAT’ Novak Djokovic after LA Lakers game

Luka Doncic expressed his excitement after connecting with Novak Djokovic following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings. The Slovenian guard produced an efficient outing at Crypto.com Arena with the 24-time Grand Slam champion seated courtside.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

Ex-ESPN Analyst Says Lakers Are 'Sorry' to Sign Deandre Ayton as Teammates Show Distrustful Sign

Are the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with Deandre Ayton‘s “bad ways” that the Portland Trail Blazers reportedly dealt with less than a year ago? It is no secret anymore that he is not happy with his role with the Lakers.

Rui Hachimura News / Hardwood Heroics / March 2

Rui Hachimura Sends Bold Warning About Los Angeles Lakers’ Championship Ceiling After 2 Dominant Wins: 'When We Play Good'

Over the last two games, the Los Angeles Lakers have performed admirably, and Rui Hachimura has seen what the squad is capable of. The Lakers are expected to be a serious playoff team — even a potential championship bid could happen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

Ex-Cavs Star Reveals He 'Was Forced to Hate' LeBron James Due to Carmelo Anthony

The NBA the Cbusiness brought Shump to Cleveland but his heart was still in the Big Apple. The Cavaliers first championship run was built on the breakup of the iconic Knickstape era in New York.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 2

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Kings

It’s been a very long time since the Lakers had blowouts like this in consecutive games. You have to go back to mid-November to even find games with margins similar to this, but these Lakers did it in back-to-back days.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Channing Frye unloads on Lakers’ Deandre Ayton over Clint Capela remark

Deandre Ayton made waves recently when he expressed his frustrations regarding his role for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was heard saying that the Lakers were turning him into “Clint Capela”, as if that was a bad thing on its own.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Luka Doncic accidentally scored the most streetball bucket of the season

Luka Doncic unintentionally sent in his audition tape on Sunday for the 2026 edition of the AND1 mixtape. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was making his move against Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden in the third quarter of the California clash at Crypto.com Arena in L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 2

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Lakers too much for Kings

Luka Doncic scored 28 points with nine assists and LeBron James added 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a successful back-to-back with a 128-104 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Available Vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings and LeBron James (left foot arthritis) and Rui Hachimura (illness) are both available to play.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Rui Hachimura Injury Update Emerges Before Lakers Game

Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for the last two games. The 6-foot-8 forward has been nursing an illness and has been forced to sit out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

LeBron James reveals if his daughter Zhuri will play basketball

Three basketball players in the James family is apparently more than enough. LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri was in attendance at Chase Center in San Francisco Calif.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Warriors Game

Bronny James is in his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his role has largely mirrored what he experienced as a rookie. Through 29 appearances this year, James has averaged 2.2 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in limited minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range.