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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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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.

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 '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

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1

Lakers’ Austin Reaves claps back at Luka Doncic’s ‘no presents’ diss

Luka Doncic might be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t exempt him from some classic locker room hazing. After the Lakers steamrolled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, the birthday boy decided to air out some grievances regarding his teammates’ gift-giving habits, or lack thereof.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 1

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic's birthday gift is a Lakers victory

Luka Doncic celebrated his 27th birthday with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in San Francisco.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 1

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Warriors

The Lakers took an important step toward capturing the Pacific Division title, one of the NBA’s most prestigious awards. Jokes aside, it is interesting how little divisions matter in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1

Lakers’ LeBron James joins Kobe Bryant in historic LA club

LeBron James continues to rewrite the record books, and his latest milestone puts him in the rarest of company in Los Angeles Lakers history. During Saturday night’s 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors, the “King” officially joined Kobe Bryant as the only players to ever record 1,000 made three-pointers in a Lakers uniform.

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 28

Lakers Bury Warriors With Ruthless 3-Point Barrage In Blowout Victory; 5 Key Takeaways

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just beat the Golden State Warriors; they controlled the game from the opening minutes and never looked back in a 129-101 dismantling.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Shaq blasts Lakers’ Deandre Ayton for Clint Capela comments

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back on Deandre Ayton’s comments about Clint Capela following the Los Angeles Lakers center’s struggles this season.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Lakers’ Luka Doncic shares special moment with Stephen Curry after win over Warriors

Luka Doncic just had a birthday he won’t forget, and he capped it off by sharing a laugh with the greatest shooter ever. After the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, Doncic and Stephen Curry met on the sidelines for a warm embrace and a few jokes, even after a blowout.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 28

Los Angeles Lakers Destroy Golden State Warriors Behind Great Games From LeBron James and Luka Doncic

Chase Center is supposed to be a house of horrors for visiting teams. Saturday night, the Lakers walked in and turned it into their own personal highlight reel.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 1

'Not a Good Team': Charles Barkley Blasts ESPN Over Lakers-Heavy Coverage, Defends Luka Doncic of Criticism

Amid a three-game losing streak, Charles Barkley’s opinion on the Lakers is gaining credibility. Despite the formation of the Big 3 of LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Luka Doncic, the franchise is struggling to establish a winning identity.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / February 28

Luka Doncic has happy birthday as Lakers crush Warriors

Luka Doncic celebrated his 27th birthday with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in San Francisco.

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.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Austin Reaves: Deandre Ayton Is ‘X Factor’ For Lakers

At this stage of the NBA season, teams are supposed to be playing their best basketball. However, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are sliding after losing two consecutive close games on game-winners.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Byron Scott Shares Harsh Words For LeBron James

With James, the Lakers went from not making the playoffs to winning the NBA Finals in just two seasons, which is undoubtedly an impressive feat. But since 2020, there has been a roller coaster of outcomes surrounding this team as they have yet to get back to the Finals.

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.