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JJ Redick Commends Luke Kennard For Creating ‘Blender’ In Offense

When the trade deadline came and went, the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone move was acquiring Luke Kennard. While Kennard is an upgrade from Gabe Vincent, there were lofty expectations to bring in more 3-and-D personnel to vault L.A.

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'One of the Great Scams': Charles Barkley Reveals Reality of Rob Pelinka & 29 Others in Latest Confession

Some might remember how Charles Barkley called his job as a sportscaster “the most scam job in history”. Now, according to him, there may be another job in the NBA that is, if not more, then equally a scam.

LeBron James News / The SportsRush / March 1

‘Confident’ LeBron James Admits He Couldn’t Care Less If He Shot 0 Percent From 3

LeBron James’ talent, physical prowess, and the things he has achieved in the last 23 years in the NBA are all astounding. However, James is not perfect either.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

JJ Redick: Luka Doncic Is ‘Major Stakeholder’ For Lakers

Luka Doncic has been great for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season, though the team still finds itself leaving much to be desired on the basketball floor.

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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?

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 1

Lakers, with stars back together, take on lowly Kings

After closing out February by putting an emphatic end to a three-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will leap into March with a visit from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 1

Luka Doncic Celebrates 27th Birthday With Win Over Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers hit a rough patch coming out of the All-Star break, dropping three games in a row, including two in the final seconds. If they want

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 1

Charles Barkley has a brutal reaction to Deandre Ayton’s ‘Dominayton’ nickname

Charles Barkley did not hold back when reacting to Deandre Ayton’s self-styled nickname. The Los Angeles Lakers center recently made headlines for comments about his role, but Barkley quickly shifted the focus to Ayton’s production.

NBA News / HITC / March 1

LeBron James hilariously pranked Draymond Green during pregame warmups by blocking his shot

LeBron James created a playful moment before tipoff by sneaking up behind Draymond Green and blocking his shot during warmups. The exchange took place at Chase Center prior to the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Golden State Warriors.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 1

LeBron James’ golf swing at Olympic Club leads to fans saying the same thing

LeBron James has gone viral for his golf swing, and the internet has reached the same brutal conclusion. The Los Angeles Lakers star was spotted at the Olympic Club ahead of facing the Golden State Warriors.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / March 1

LeBron James On His Daughter Zhuri: ‘That Little Girl Has Definitely Softened Me Up’

LeBron James had a special guest by his side when he made the trip to San Francisco for the Los Angeles Lakers‘ clash with the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Saturday.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Rockets' Kevin Durant climbs all-time list with another 30-point game

The Houston Rockets dropped a tough 115-105 decision to the Miami Heat on Saturday, snapping what had been a modest three-game winning streak.

Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets

Luka Doncic has happy birthday as Lakers crush Warriors

Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team

Pelicans close first half strong to beat Jazz for fourth straight win

76ers center Joel Embiid out at least three games

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Udonis Haslem calls out who’s to blame for the Lakers’ skid

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to find their groove since action resumed in the NBA following the league’s All-Star Weekend. After the break, LeBron James and company have gone just 1-3, entering Saturday on a three-game losing skid, with each loss seemingly more infuriating than the last.

Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 28

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Ruled Out for Matchup Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers will conclude their two-day road trip on Saturday, with the team taking on the division rival Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in the Bay Area before returning to Crypto.com Arena for the second game of a back-to-back set against Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 28

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Bold Statement About Deandre Ayton

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on a three-game losing streak and have come under heavy criticism for their players’ lack of effort and defensive intensity.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Lon Rosen Looking Forward To Expanding Global Reach Of Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the biggest brands in all of sports across the world. This franchise is one that has always been built on stars going back to Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, and all the way through to Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and now, LeBron James and, of course, Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 28

6-Time All-Star Emerges Potential Target for Lakers This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers have 24 regular-season games left in the 2025-26 campaign and will likely clinch a middle-of-the-pack seed in the Western Conference ahead of the NBA playoffs, which get underway on April 18, aiming to make a deep postseason run.