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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 16
LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future
At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Austin Reaves Explains Why He Said ‘I Love You’ To Basketball In Nuggets Win
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves went through a roller coaster of emotions during Saturday night’s win over the Denver Nuggets. With the team trailing by two in the final minute, Reaves got stripped by Nikola Jokic on a drive to the basket and it looked like the Lakers were gonna lose as a result.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Deandre Ayton News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Stepping Up Before Crucial Stretch
Whether it was his “crank juice” or some other source of motivation, it’s clear something has gotten into Deandre Ayton, who is back to being an engaged, physical center the Lakers need to succeed.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / March 16
JJ Redick ‘Optimistic’ After Recent Stretch
The Los Angeles Lakers have looked like a completely different team over the last couple of weeks. Since Feb. 28, JJ Redick’s team is 8-1, including their current five-game win streak.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Luka Doncic Praises Collective Effort Of Lakers Vs. Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be turning a corner. Saturday night marked L.A.’s fifth straight victory and eighth in nine games. It was another masterful showing from Luka Doncic, who finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists and hit the game-winning bucket in overtime.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 16
Yet Another NBA Writer Links LeBron James To Cavs
Could LeBron James return home one more time? It’s a question that seems to be asked a lot these days. It is only speculation for now, but Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report became the latest to float the idea that James could leave the Lakers in free agency this summer and sign with the Cavs.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Austin Reaves, Lakers Benefited From NBA's Critical Mistake
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in their Saturday showdown that went to overtime. Luka Doncicsaved the Purple and Gold, draining a jumper with 0.5 seconds left to give L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 15
JJ Redick Reveals Truth Behind Austin Reaves’ Game-Saving Free Throw for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season on Saturday night, outlasting the Denver Nuggets in an overtime thriller defined by hustle, execution and a perfectly imperfect play from Austin Reaves.
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.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / March 15
LeBron James Wants Lakers To Strive For Nuggets’ Championship DNA
LeBron James finds himself in an interesting predicament with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he needs to find ways to help out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Marcus Smart News / Last Word On Sports / March 15
Marcus Smart Becoming Difference-Maker As Playoffs Near
When Marcus Smart signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer, the veteran said he wanted to return to a big stage and impact a winning team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Lakers' LeBron James credits enthusiastic young fan for overtime win over Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic drilled a game-winning jumper in a 127-125 home overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, but that wasn't the matchup's best moment.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Bronny James Receives Good News After Lakers’ Decision
Two seasons in, Bronny James still hasn't cracked the Lakers' NBA rotation. In his second year with Los Angeles, he's averaging just 2.1 points in 7 minutes per game, which is nearly identical to his rookie season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic make NBA history in Lakers-Nuggets matchup
Doncic and Jokic combined to make history Saturday night.
Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15
Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw
Not many players on this earth can miss a shot like Austin Reaves can. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was intentionally fouled as his team trailed 118-115 to the Denver Nuggets with 5.2 seconds remaining inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
Charles Barkley News / EssentiallySports / March 15
'My Worst Nightmare': Charles Barkley Refuses to Give-Up on Lakers Criticism With Epic Rant
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their 5th straight win, the first time since November. Despite having 1 loss in the last 8, this streak is not enough for the Purple and Gold franchise to turn hater Charles Barkley into a fan.
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