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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1
Rich Paul envisions Lakers’ LeBron James aging into Karl Malone role
It is not a secret that LeBron James is chasing another ring before he walks off into the sunset. While the Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough campaign, they are still in the thick of the fight, and it is never wise to bet against a team featuring James and Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Available Vs. Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings and LeBron James (left foot arthritis) and Rui Hachimura (illness) are both available to play.
The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?
Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / March 1
Rui Hachimura Injury Update Emerges Before Lakers Game
Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for the last two games. The 6-foot-8 forward has been nursing an illness and has been forced to sit out.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / March 1
LeBron James reveals if his daughter Zhuri will play basketball
Three basketball players in the James family is apparently more than enough. LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri was in attendance at Chase Center in San Francisco Calif.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 1
Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Warriors Game
Bronny James is in his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his role has largely mirrored what he experienced as a rookie. Through 29 appearances this year, James has averaged 2.2 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in limited minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 1
JJ Redick called Lakers win over Warriors ’most complete game’ since All-Star break 
While the All-Star break can serve as a chance to rest and recuperate before going on a run to close the season, it can disrupt teams’ rhythm and create another hurdle.
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / March 1
Shaquille O’Neal Critical Of Deandre Ayton
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been in the headlines this week due to comments surrounding his role on the team. Ayton shared some interesting comments, referencing that he is not like Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, who has historically had a limited role as a rebounding lob threat.
Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / March 1
'Anything’s Possible': Shaquille O’Neal Straight Up Refutes Charles Barkley, Declares Lakers are Contenders
The 2025-26 NBA season has been far from smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers. While, they are still hopeful of a postseason berth, the Lakers haven’t proven that they deserve to be among the select group of championship contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 1
'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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 1
Austin Reaves’ hilarious response to Luka Doncic saying LA Lakers didn’t get him a birthday gift
Austin Reaves delivered a memorable comeback after Luka Doncic joked that his Los Angeles Lakers teammates failed to get him a birthday gift. Doncic, who turned 27 on February 28, made the comment following the Lakers’ commanding win over the Golden State Warriors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deandre Ayton 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.
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