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NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Lakers Co-owner Linked to $80M ICE Acquisition Project Amid Protests
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has purchased several of these facilities in recent weeks, including one in Arizona for $70 million and one in Maryland for more than $100 million.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 14
'Unless JJ Does Something Phenomenal' – Los Angeles Lakers Legend Offers Pessimistic Take on JJ Redick’s Coaching Tenure
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Robert Horry believes that JJ Redick’s head coaching job is not safe, following the appointment of new team owner and chairman Mark Walter, who is known to be a no-nonsense guy.
The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 14
Rich Paul On LeBron James Never Participating In The Dunk Contest: 'If He Won, They Just Would’ve Said It Was Rigged'
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named an All-Star for the 22nd time in his career in 2026, but while he has been making these trips year after year, he’s never participated in the Dunk Contest.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / February 13
Luka Doncic’s All-Star Plans Revealed After 'Strong' Pregame Workout
The NBA All-Star game will already need several replacements, and Luka Doncic’s availability still hangs in the balance. After missing the fourth consecutive game this week, the Lakers star is still in recovery that could compromise his status for Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Australian Couple Breaks Silence After Spending $32,000 on Lakers Game With LeBron James, Luka Doncic Out
The Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs drew heavy criticism after Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, and Deandre Ayton did not play the game.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Draymond Green Confirms LeBron James, Stephen Curry Don’t Take All-Star Games Seriously – Here’s Why
The fans aren’t the only ones disenchanted by the NBA All-Star Weekend. The lacklustre energy in the midseason festivities has long infected both players and fans.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 13
Lakers fans were unsatisfied with trade deadline activity 
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 13
Lakers' Austin Reaves Reveals Moment 'Weight of the World' Was Off His Shoulders
Few NBA star players have had a journey to get where they are, like Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers, who went from a no-name undrafted rookie to one of the best guards in the league while sharing the spotlight with two generational talents, Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Is Bronny James Playing in the NBA Rising Stars Game 2026? Eligibility & Status Explained
The 2026 Castrol Rising Stars is one such event that will allow rookie and sophomore players to be a part of the All-Star grandeur. A total of 21 youngsters were selected and drafted into three teams, while another team consisting of the top G League stars will also take part under the stewardship of former NBA star Austin Rivers.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / February 13
LeBron James Could Return To Cavaliers Next Season For ‘Retirement Tour For The Ages’
At 41, LeBron James is nearing the end of his storied career. But with a return to the Lakers looking increasingly unlikely, his future has become entirely uncertain as multiple teams prepare to make a pitch for the four-time champion.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 13
Ivica Zubac Claims Lakers Legend Blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Mentorship
Ahead of the NBA trade deadline in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers made a move that no one saw coming and frankly was pretty shocking as well as head-scratching.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 13
Luka Dončić ‘on course’ to play in All-Star Game
Thanks to Luka Dončić’s best effort to recover from his hamstring strain, it appears likely that he will be representing the Lakers in the All-Star Game on Sunday.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 13
Luka Doncic Expected To Play In 2026 NBA All-Star Game
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the All-Star break on a winning note as they took down the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. Luka Doncic didn’t suit up against his former team as he missed his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
LeBron James issues a four-word reaction to Chris Paul’s retirement
James is reacting this week to the news about his close friend.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 13
Brian Windhorst gets brutally honest about where he expects healthy Lakers to stack up
Despite all the injuries and some inconsistent stretches throughout the season, the Los Angeles Lakers arrive at the All-Star break in fifth-place in the Western Conference and right in the thick of the playoff race.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 13
JJ Redick Assesses First Half Of Lakers Season
The Los Angeles Lakers are a mixed bag as they enter the All-Star break of head coach JJ Redick’s second season at the helm. They have the No. 11 offense, No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13
LeBron James puts up historic performance in Lakers win
James, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, can still show flashes of why he's in the conversation for being the greatest player of all time.
The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz
The NBA first held its annual Slam Dunk Contest in 1984, and in that time, there have been 40 winners. How many can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13
Two teams could pursue LeBron James in the offseason
James is set to become a free agent in the summer.
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