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LeBron James Caught Frustrated With Bronny James Over In-Game Decision

LeBron James may dislike a couple of cities, but safe to say he has not had any qualms with Dallas. Well, except maybe if you are his son, Bronny James.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 5

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Mavericks

It was a good job and good effort from the Lakers, but they came up short in their first game since learning that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would be out for the rest of the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5

Luka Doncic To Seek Specialized Treatment In Europe To Expedite Return To Play

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season felt like it came crashing down when Luka Doncic was forced out of the team’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to injury.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 6

Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony Back Luka Doncic for Awards Eligibility Despite Missing 65-Game Rule

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will come up short in regard to the NBA’s 65-game rule. He went down with a hamstring injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Details emerge on Lakers’ plan for Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are in scramble mode to get Luka Doncic back on the floor. Doncic hurt his hamstring during what was essentially garbage time of the Lakers’ Thursday game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg joins exclusive club with another monster game

Cooper Flagg is making a pretty big statement in his quest for the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award. After scoring 51 points for the Dallas Mavericks in their loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, he followed it up with a 45-point effort in a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Flagg was bound to make NBA history

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

Details emerge on Lakers’ plan for Luka Doncic

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

Clippers throttle Kings to move into eighth in Western Conference

Thunder thump Jazz, move closer to clinching No. 1 seed

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Hoops Rumors / April 5

Luka Doncic To Seek Treatment In Europe

Luka Doncic will go to Europe to get medical treatment on his hamstring strain in order to speed up his recovery process, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link).

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

Cooper Flagg News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 5

Lakers undone by Cooper Flagg, Mavs in Dallas

After a whirlwind weekend, the shorthanded Lakers gave it a go in Dallas but a huge start from the Mavs paved the way for them to pick up a 134-128 win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5

Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Get Over Hump In Loss To Mavericks

It’s been a rough week for the Los Angeles Lakers as far as injuries go with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

LeBron James was not giving his son any preferential treatment during Sunday’s game. The Los Angeles Lakers played Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

NBA Announces LeBron James History With Cooper Flagg on Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has done everything he could for the team on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, rookie forward Cooper Flagg is doing the same thing, trying to lead the Mavericks past the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 5

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid injuries to stars

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers took another major hit on Saturday when the team announced guard Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 oblique strain.

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Lakers' Austin Reaves out for remainder of season

How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5