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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / March 16
Kevin Durant Debuts Nike KD19 Against Lakers
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant debuted his 19th signature Nike basketball shoe against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The Nike KD19 features a visually striking design that is engineered for ultimate responsiveness, comfort, and containment.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
Rich Paul Chimes In On ‘Lakers Are Better Without LeBron’ Debate
The debate over LeBron James’ fit with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has a new (albeit expected) perspective: James’ longtime agent and friend, Rich Paul.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
LeBron James shows off nasty scrape he got on his crazy dive vs. Nuggets
LeBron James paid the price for his big hustle play over the weekend. The Los Angeles Lakers star James had a key moment in Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16
Lakers’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs
While playoff basketball’s outcomes will be determined by skill, depth, and experience, having the right seeding can work wonders, especially for a team that may need to catch some breaks if it has designs on getting to the NBA Finals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Update emerges on LeBron James’ playing future
A new update has emerged regarding LeBron James’ NBA future. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Monday, Shams Charania said the “feeling around LeBron and the league” is that James will play one more season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / March 16
Will LeBron James Play Another Season? Shams Charania Says League Believes Lakers Star Isn’t Done Yet
The countdown to the end of an era might not be happening just yet. While retirement chatter around one of basketball’s greatest players keeps popping up every season, the latest league updates suggest fans may still get at least one more year of greatness.
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 / Last Word On Sports / March 16
2026 NBA Draft: 4 March Madness Bigs That Fit The Lakers’ Needs
With March Madness upon us, now is the perfect time for NBA scouts and fans to monitor premier talent competing in the NCAA Tournament. With one first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and several glaring needs to address, here’s an overview of four prospects the Los Angeles Lakers could consider.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 9-15
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played on March 9-15, it was announced by the NBA. During the week, Doncic led the Lakers to a 3-0 record with impressive wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets.
Marcus Smart News / EssentiallySports / March 16
Lakers Star Opens Up on Traumatic Experience That Made Him Feel Like a 'Scapegoat'
Marcus Smart’s time in Memphis was supposed to be the next great culture bet for a franchise that had just talked itself into “Grizzlies DNA” as an organizing principle.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 16
LeBron James Expected To Play At Least One More Season
It sounds like LeBron James is not ready to walk away just yet. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the expectation around the league is that the Los Angeles Lakers star will play at least one more NBA season.
Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners Oscar win has social media making GOAT, LeBron B. James jokes
The GOAT debate between the NBA’s Michael Jordan and LeBron James will never be settled, but Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win for Sinners has sparked a new direction for it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 16
Lakers Could Face Decision on Bronny James’ Future as LeBron James’ Dream Gets Boost
After years of flirting with an expansion, the NBA is finally set to hold a vote at the Board of Governors meeting next week in New York, exploring adding teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.
Paul Pierce News / The SportsRush / March 16
'Not Sure They Get Out the 1st Round': Paul Pierce Isn’t Confident Lakers Can Make a Deep Playoff Run
The Lakers have been an enigma throughout this season. They have been great in close games, but also prone to being blown out with some regularity. In essence, they’re a team that hasn’t always seemed as good as their record would indicate.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 16
LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future
At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Austin Reaves Explains Why He Said ‘I Love You’ To Basketball In Nuggets Win
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves went through a roller coaster of emotions during Saturday night’s win over the Denver Nuggets. With the team trailing by two in the final minute, Reaves got stripped by Nikola Jokic on a drive to the basket and it looked like the Lakers were gonna lose as a result.
Deandre Ayton News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Stepping Up Before Crucial Stretch
Whether it was his “crank juice” or some other source of motivation, it’s clear something has gotten into Deandre Ayton, who is back to being an engaged, physical center the Lakers need to succeed.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / March 16
JJ Redick ‘Optimistic’ After Recent Stretch
The Los Angeles Lakers have looked like a completely different team over the last couple of weeks. Since Feb. 28, JJ Redick’s team is 8-1, including their current five-game win streak.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 15
JJ Redick Reveals Truth Behind Austin Reaves’ Game-Saving Free Throw for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season on Saturday night, outlasting the Denver Nuggets in an overtime thriller defined by hustle, execution and a perfectly imperfect play from Austin Reaves.
Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15
Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw
Not many players on this earth can miss a shot like Austin Reaves can. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was intentionally fouled as his team trailed 118-115 to the Denver Nuggets with 5.2 seconds remaining inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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