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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 1
Lakers interested in re-signing Jaxson Hayes, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura this offseason 
While the Lakers are zooming into the playoffs on a high, the offseason will present a whole new set of questions for them to address. A roster full of players set to enter free agency is some form or fashion will create the need for lots of decisions.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 1
Kobe Bryant Helped Make Life-or-Death Decision on Lamar Odom, Per New Documentary
The real ones know that Khloe Kardashian wasn’t always the headstrong decisionmaker she now is. It was a very painful journey for her to get there. One of the most crucial decisions of her life came during the breakdown of her marriage to Lamar Odom.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 1
Rachel Nichols Makes Unexpected MVP Voting Decision on Luka Doncic
The 2025-2026 NBA season’s MVP race has been one of the most scrutinized ever. Four names are often mentioned as worthy of taking home the prestigious hardware: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Of the four names, it’s Luka Doncic who often gets overlooked despite his stellar play this season.
The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 31
Lakers, Nuggets Clinch Playoff Berths
The Nuggets and Lakers clinched playoff spots on Tuesday. Both teams entered tonight’s action in position to clinch those spots if the Suns lost, according to the league office.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31
Lakers clinch playoff berth for fourth season in a row
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their fourth straight win as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. But regardless of the result, the Lakers are already assured of a ticket to the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 31
NBA Announces Lakers' Playoff Spot on Tuesday
The NBA revealed a significant team accomplishment on X before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Lakers are in third place in the Western Conference standings, which is a great starting point for the postseason.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 31
LeBron James Receives Final Injury Designation for Lakers vs. Cavs
The Los Angeles Lakers will play host to Donovan Mitchell and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, with the team trying to win a fourth straight game and its 50th win of the 2025-26 campaign.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31
Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Available, Marcus Smart Out Vs. Cavaliers
The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second night of a back-to-back, and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available despite originally being listed as questionable and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) remains out.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31
Lakers Clinch Playoff Spot & Pacific Division For Second Straight Year
The Los Angeles Lakers have clinched a top-six seed in the Western Conference and the Pacific Division title for the second consecutive year. The Phoenix Suns losing to the Orlando Magic secured the placement for L.A.
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.
J.J. Redick News / AirJordanChronicles / March 31
'Electronic Chip in the Ball': JJ Redick Shares Bold Reference Around Lakers’ Shooting Struggle
When Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about the game after it was over on Monday night, he said something that sounded more like a conspiracy theory than a coaching analysis.
Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Lakers Send Marcus Smart Message Before Cavaliers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have some of the game's most recognizable stars in one of the NBA's biggest markets, so it's easy to forget about their role players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Lakers: Will Luka Doncic, LeBron James Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference showdown. Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 49-26 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
LeBron James has been linked to an intriguing new team
As speculation continues over where LeBron James might play next season, an interesting new team has been named as a possibility. According to Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, multiple NBA sources have floated the Denver Nuggets as a possible landing spot for James next season.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 31
LeBron James free agency: Cavs reunion remains cleanest, most natural path
If LeBron James plays beyond this season, the Cavaliers will be right there. Maybe at the front of the line. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, multiple league and team sources believe the Cavs would make a third stint happen if James wants it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
Lakers Interested in Re-Signing 4 Key Players This Summer
As the Lakers look to clinch a playoff spot tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, rumors are swirling over what the future holds for their pending free agents.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 31
Which team do Lakers match up with best in a playoff series?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 31
Some view Lakers as most natural option for LeBron James next season
The LeBron James talk isn’t going anywhere. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers remain a very real option heading into the 2026 offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31
Interest In Re-Signing Four Free Agents
The Los Angeles Lakers are playing stellar basketball and look like one of the best teams in the league heading into the postseason. How they perform could directly correlate with their summer plans, when they project to have around $50 million in cap space.
Jerry West News / Lakers Nation / March 31
Watch: Prime Video Releases Trailer For Upcoming Jerry West Documentary
Los Angeles Lakers lore is littered with NBA Hall of Famers, though there’s an argument to be made that Jerry West is the most influential person in the storied franchise’s history.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
Rui Hachimura had a priceless reaction to spotting Anthony Davis on the Wizards’ bench
Anthony Davis has become some sort of a forgotten man in the 2025-26 NBA season. Even Davis’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura lost track of his recent journey in the league.
J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / March 31
JJ Redick Makes Special Gesture to Support NBA Autism Acceptance Campaign
For the third straight season, the NBA and the coaches have come together to support the Autism Acceptance campaign. All 30 NBA head coaches including JJ Redick, are raising awareness, as 1 in 37 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 31
Did Luka Doncic commit a strategic technical foul?
Luka Doncic spent weeks on the verge of a one-game suspension after receiving his 15th technical foul of the season. He finally drew that suspension for the Los Angeles Lakers' easiest remaining game, against the lowly Washington Wizards.
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