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JJ Redick’s take on low Luka Doncic MVP buzz will raise eyebrows

JJ Redick’s take on low Luka Doncic MVP buzz will raise eyebrows

The NBA MVP conversation has primarily revolved around last season’s winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time recipient Nikola Jokic and Defensive Player of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama, but Luka Doncic is forcing voters to acknowledge his own candidacy.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / March 20
Austin Reaves Trolls Luka Doncic With Savage One-Liner as Their Chemistry Steals the Show

Austin Reaves Trolls Luka Doncic With Savage One-Liner as Their Chemistry Steals the Show

In Los Angeles, a 60-point triple-double isn’t enough to earn you a compliment from Austin Reaves. Following the team’s dominant 134–126 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday, the spotlight was once again on the Lakers’ star duo.

LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / March 20
LeBron James Fires Back After Dominant Stretch Silences Critics Claiming Lakers Are 'Better Without Him'

LeBron James Fires Back After Dominant Stretch Silences Critics Claiming Lakers Are 'Better Without Him'

For those speculating whether the Los Angeles Lakers are good without LeBron James, they now have the answer.  For all the good reasons, the Akron-born superstar has heard the noise.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / March 20
JJ Redick Drops Wild Take on Luka Doncic’s MVP Case That’ll Raise Eyebrows 

JJ Redick Drops Wild Take on Luka Doncic’s MVP Case That’ll Raise Eyebrows 

This season’s NBA MVP race is only getting excited and some of the veterans have made their choice. More than ever before, Luka Doncic is doing everything an MVP candidate is supposed to do.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 20
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic's 60 points propel Lakers to 8th straight win

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic's 60 points propel Lakers to 8th straight win

Luka Doncic scored 60 points -- the most ever recorded against the Heat -- as the Los Angeles Lakers won their eighth straight game, defeating host Miami 134-126 on Thursday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 20

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Heat

Not all wins are created equal and Thursday’s was no ordinary victory for the Lakers. There’s a level of seriousness that came with that performance that separates good teams from great teams.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
 The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
 The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 19
Luka Doncic scores 60, breaks Lakers record

Luka Doncic scores 60, breaks franchise record as Lakers extend winning streak 

Further claiming his place in the NBA's MVP picture, Luka Doncic put up his most dominating performance of the season as the Los Angeles Lakers stayed red-hot in March.

Lakers legend calls Doncic the 'most unguardable player in the NBA'
LeBron James ties Hall of Famer's record for NBA games played
LeBron shares thoughts on NBA ownership amid league expansion push
Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA
High-powered Hornets drop another 130 points in win over Magic
Watch: Rudy Gobert's teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 19
LeBron James ties Robert Parish's record for NBA games played

LeBron James ties Robert Parish's record for NBA games played

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, already the NBA's all-time leading scorer, tied another NBA record.

LeBron shares thoughts on NBA ownership amid league expansion push
Luka Doncic makes NBA history during dominant seven-game Lakers stretch
Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton focused on health, not timelines
High-powered Hornets drop another 130 points in win over Magic
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 19
Lakers rolling, but any first-round matchup won’t be easy

Lakers rolling, but any first-round matchup won’t be easy

The Lakers have found something. Seven straight wins. Ten of their last 11, and not against lightweights. This has come against playoff-level competition, the kind you’ll see again in a few weeks, writes Michael Duarte of the California Post.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 19
Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA

Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA

The Purple and Gold's hot streak this month has propelled them into third place.

Luka Doncic makes NBA history during dominant seven-game Lakers stretch
LeBron James shares thoughts on NBA ownership amid league expansion push
Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort
LeBron James leaves JJ Redick feeling like a ‘loser’
The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / March 18
Deandre Ayton Has “Bought In” To Role With Lakers

Deandre Ayton Has “Bought In” To Role With Lakers

After airing his displeasure last month with the way the Lakers were using him, Deandre Ayton now says he’s fully committed to succeeding in his role and helping the team win, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort

Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton seemingly confirmed what many have said about his effort in recent weeks. Ayton said he had something of an epiphany earlier this week amid a temporarily reduced role and realized he was not fulfilling his role with the Lakers.

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