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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 27
The NBA appears to have completely missed a controversial call at end of Lakers-Suns 
LA’s loss to Phoenix on Thursday was a frustrating one for the Lakers, considering how hard they played in the fourth quarter only to fall to the Suns by just three points.
Byron Scott News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 27
Byron Scott Rips LeBron’s ‘Laughable’ NBA Take, Says It’s Time to Leave Lakers
Only 24 regular-season games remain on the schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 campaign, and things are starting to get rough in the final stretch, with the team losing three straight games while continuing to look lost defensively.
The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27
Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team
A former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach thinks it is time for LeBron James to move on and find a new team. Byron Scott, who spent 11 years playing for the Lakers and another two as their coach, suggested it was time for James to leave the Lakers.
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27
Clint Capela fires back at Deandre Ayton
Clint Capela was not a fan of a catching a stray this week from Deandre Ayton.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Austin Reaves: Lakers Must ‘Control The Controllables’ To Get Out Of Slump
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third consecutive game on Thursday night, falling to yet another team missing key players. This time it was the Phoenix Suns, without their two leading scorers, who defeated the Lakers 113-110 as Austin Reaves missed an open 3-pointer at the buzzer that would’ve sent the game to overtime.
J.J. Redick News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
JJ Redick Gets Called Out as Lakers’ Defensive Struggles Expose Major Coaching Flaws
After two straight losses, the Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena. As Suns stars Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker were sidelined, many speculated that this would be the game to break the purple and gold’s losing streak, but that was not the case, as the Lakers faced another disappointment.
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 27
Grant Williams Makes Bold Claim After Playing With Both Jayson Tatum & Luka Doncic
Grant Williams has been on a tear lately. And most of his shots are targeting the Los Angeles Lakers. After he was done sharing LeBron James’ story from the NBA bubble days, Williams kept his mouth battering around.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Marcus Smart Laments Miscommunication & Execution In Loss To Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost back-to-back games in crunch time, something that was once the backbone of their team. They lost by one to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, then by three to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 27
Former Lakers Star Dwight Howard Wants to Make NBA Comeback
Former Los Angeles Lakers center and three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard, appears to want another shot at playing in the NBA. Even
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Austin Reaves’ Frustration Is ‘Very High’ After Loss To Suns
Luka Doncic was arguably one of the only bright spots in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Thursday night loss to the Phoenix Suns. L.A. lost on a last-second triple by Royce O’Neale, dropping their third straight game to a team missing their two best players in Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
Stephen A. Smith Makes Serious Accusations Against LeBron James After Ugly Feud
Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James haven’t been on the best of terms in recent times, more so after the ESPN analyst criticized the way Bronny James entered the NBA.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Luka Doncic Explains What Lakers Mindset Must Be Amid Losing Streak
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing loss on Thursday night, dropping a game to the shorthanded Phoenix Suns in the final seconds. It’s their third loss in a row — 1-3 since the All-Star break ended — and fifth loss in seven games, dropping them to a clear sixth in the Western Conference postseason picture.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 27
JJ Redick Feels Lakers Respond To Adversity Well But Admits Lakers Losses Are ‘Louder ‘Than Other Teams
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a rut and head coach JJ Redick is running out of time to right the ship. The Lakers struggled to end their homestand and their inconsistent effort on both ends of the floor cost them another winnable game, this time against the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27
Austin Reaves sends clear message after Lakers’ third straight loss
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third straight game Thursday night, falling 113-110 to the Phoenix Suns in a loss that stung more than usual.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 27
Deandre Ayton's immaturity could doom Lakers
His history and the Lakers' attempts to motivate him suggest Ayton might simply lack the maturity to be the center the team wants.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / February 26
Stephen A. Smith Reignites Feud With LeBron James: 'The World Needs To Know'
Stephen A. Smith has been feuding with LeBron James for what feels like ages now. But now Smith is opening up on just how bad it has gotten. In an interview with Graham Bensinger, Smith was pressed on the allegation that he is just playing up his feud with LeBron for attention.
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