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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 28
Cavs steamroll Lakers as momentum keeps building
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 129-99 home hammer job of the Lakers on Wednesday. 1. Things did not go well for LeBron James in his return to Cleveland.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 29
Bronny James Steps In to Salvage LeBron James’ Pride After Tearful Cavs Tribute
When the Los Angeles Lakers landed in Cleveland, it was bound to be a night of nostalgia and raw emotion. In what could be the Akron Hammer’s last game in Cleveland, the Rocket Arena had the privilege of seeing two generations of James’ play.
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / January 28
LeBron James’ Cleveland return felt like a possible goodbye
LeBron James looked fairly old in the Lakers’ 129-99 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He had his moments. But they were very few. He had more moments where didn’t look … well, like LeBron James.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 29
'Safety hazard': Lakers' JJ Redick revisits concern about Cavaliers court after Luka Doncic injury scare
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers' court is just a tad too high.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 28
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Cavs 
Another game against a quality team equals another blowout loss for the Lakers. In defeats, the Lakers have continued to have the same problems and they were exposed once again in Cleveland.
NBA News / The SportsRush / January 29
Charles Barkley Unconvinced by LeBron James’ 'Borderline' All-Star Bid, Wants Other Players to Shine
LeBron James not being named an All-Star starter this year felt strange at first. Almost wrong. For two decades, The King’s spot in that lineup was a given.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 28
Lakers collapse in third quarter, fall to Cavaliers
The Lakers suffered a brutal third-quarter meltdown, getting outscored 42–22 as the Cavaliers pulled away for a 129-99 win Wednesday night. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly going up by five.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28
Luka Doncic hurts himself on the Cavaliers’ raised court
Luka Doncic became the latest player to have a mishap with the home court in Cleveland. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 28
Lakers Blown Out By Cavaliers In LeBron James Homecoming
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Wednesday night when they traveled to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James returning to Cleveland is always special, and this could potentially have been his last game there as a visiting player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28
Report: One Lakers player has demanded a trade
One Los Angeles Lakers player wants to be traded (again). Lakers swingman Dalton Knecht recently approached the team’s front office and asked for a trade, Lakers writer Anthony Irwin of Offside reports this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 28
Lakers Make Trade Decision on 6-Foot-8 Starter
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring every avenue to upgrade before the trade deadline. But currently, among the roster, only Rui Hachimura's name keeps popping up in trade circles.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 28
Open To Including Rui Hachimura In Trade Before Deadline?
Over the past couple of years, forward Rui Hachimura has grown into one of the most important players to the success of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been the Lakers’ most consistent 3-point shooter and has improved greatly as both a rebounder and defender.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 28
Willing To Move Dalton Knecht At Trade Deadline
When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was believed the team had gotten the steal of the draft.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 28
Big Men Across NBA Want To Play With Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the very few players in NBA history who can argue that they’re a better creator and playmaker than scorer despite being elite in both areas.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 28
Jake LaRavia Trolls 13-Year-Old Luka Doncic’s Gravity Defying Move After Taking a Shot at Jaxson Hayes
The discourse around the Los Angeles Lakers would give the impression that their team chemistry is a big problem. Various stories have come out over the
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27
Lakers’ unheralded rookie staying ready amid Nick Smith Jr., Drew Timme success
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr.
Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 27
Rui Hachimura Opens Up About Embracing Bench Role With Lakers
Over the course of the 2025-26 NBA season, veteran forward Rui Hachimura has shifted from a consistent starter to the team's sixth man. A drastic change like this can go one of two ways: either Hachimura embraces it and finds a way to flourish, or resents it and eventually wants to leave the team because of it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 27
Lakers Get Bad News on Trade Target Herb Jones
The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with time running out for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers to make moves in order to address the long-term future, prepare for a run in the playoffs, or part ways with players to build draft assets.
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