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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 21
LeBron James Explains How Knee Soreness Began & Desire To Play Through It
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers opened up the second half of the regular season with a win over the L.A. Clippers, and for really the first time all year, their whole roster was healthy and available.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
Luka Doncic thinks he’d ‘cook’ Charles Barkley in his prime
Following the Lakers’ 125-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Luka Doncic was doing a sideline interview with ESPN. Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley’s birthday was on February 20th, and ESPN made a huge part of the programming around last night to highlight Barkley’s birthday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / February 21
Los Angeles Lakers 2025 Rookie Turning Heads In The G-League
The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history of finding diamonds in the rough, and they may have uncovered another one in the 2025 NBA Draft. While most of the headlines this season have focused on the stars at the top of the roster, second-round pick Adou Thiero is quietly making a name for himself in the G League.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
Austin Reaves’ 7-word response to Charles Barkley’s Lakers criticism
Inside The NBA host Charles Barkley wasn’t impressed by the Los Angeles Lakers after their 125-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. On the Saturday
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21
JJ Redick Says Pat Riley Is ‘North Star’ For All Coaches
The Los Angeles Lakers took a gamble by bringing in JJ Redick as a head coach despite no previous experience. Dating back to Redick’s NBA career, he earned the reputation as one of the league’s best shooters and eventually transitioned into a highly knowledgeable basketball mind.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21
JJ Redick Believes Austin Reaves Had Play Of Game In Win Over Clippers
Austin Reaves was able to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup just before the All-Star break, though he came off the bench due to a minutes restriction.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Skip Bayless Drops Bold Critique of Luka Doncic’s Antics Against Kris Dunn in Lakers Win
Skip Bayless doesn’t seem to have a very good ratio with Luka Doncic. Back in December 2025, Bayless took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers’ star for his ‘killer inefficiency.’ And that notion does not seem to have changed a lot in recent times.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Austin Reaves Put On The Spot After Charles Barkley Questions Lakers’ Title Hopes
After a long time, the trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves teamed up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Facing the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers’ combined effort led them to a 125-122 win.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 21
'Teach You That in Elementary School': Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith Hilariously Diss Lakers Defense
The Los Angeles Lakers grinded out a 125-122 win against their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers, tonight, enduring a tough defensive night. Unfortunately for them, the night didn’t end there, because what began as routine defensive breakdowns turned into a full-blown comedy segment at their expense on Inside the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21
Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Lead Way Against Clippers
The All-Star break came at the perfect time for the Los Angeles Lakers as most of the roster has missed time due to injury during the 2025-26 season. With extra rest, the Lakers finally put their cleanest injury report to date out prior to their matchup against the L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 21
Lakers start important stretch of season off right with a win 
LOS ANGELES — With just 28 games left to play coming out of the All-Star break, the Lakers are entering the final phase of the season. That means every game becomes increasingly important as teams jockey for playoff positioning and attempt to set themselves up for postseason success.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 21
JJ Redick Reveals LeBron James Played Through Knee Soreness And Migraine Against Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a winning start after the All-Star break, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 at Crypto.com Arena on Friday. LeBron
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21
Reunited Lakers trio leads late surge past Clippers
Luka Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a full complement of stars to earn a 125-122 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
Jake Laravia News / Fadeaway World / February 20
Best Reactions To Lakers’ Lineup Change: Jake LaRavia Heads To The Bench
The Los Angeles Lakers are using a new starting lineup for the second half of the 2025-26 season, and it should make things very interesting as the playoffs approach.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 20
LeBron James Available To Play Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Friday night’s matchup against the L.A. Clippers and LeBron James has been upgraded to available.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Brian Windhorst appears to make a weight joke about Luka Doncic
Brian Windhorst seemed to crack a joke at Luka Doncic’s expense this week. The ESPN personality Windhorst drew attention on Friday with his comment about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 20
Lakers finally whole again as stretch run begins
The Lakers are about to find out what they actually have. According to Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group, the Lakers expect to have a fully healthy roster when they open the post-All-Star portion of the schedule Friday against the Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 20
Former NBA Star Believes Lakers Need to Push 'Panic Button'
The Los Angeles Lakers will play their first game after the NBA All-Star break on Friday, with the team hosting Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Cade Cunningham enters LeBron James territory with historic Madison Square Garden masterpiece
Cunningham walked into Madison Square Garden on Thursday night and delivered one of the best performances of his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / February 20
Lakers lead NBA in zone defense usage at 17.6% of possessions, allowing 0.86 PPP
The Los Angeles Lakers lead the NBA in zone defense usage at 17.6% of possessions, a strategic shift that has coincided with a drop in their defensive rating from 117.9 through 40 games to 112.7 since the adjustment.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant
Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / February 19
Re-signing Austin Reaves sits atop Lakers’ offseason agenda
The Lakers are headed toward a pivotal offseason, one that will shape how they build around Luka Doncic moving forward. And according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers’ top priority has already been identified.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Jeanie Buss says father Jerry would've supported Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss spearheaded a 2025 effort to sell majority control of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 18
Lawyer clears air on Deandre Ayton getting detained in Bahamas
Lakers big man Deandre Ayton ran into some trouble back home in the Bahamas.
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