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Stephen A Smith Sends Bold Warning to Lakers Without Luka Doncic

Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when he assessed the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round outlook without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. After a shaky stretch and a defense that has looked vulnerable, the ESPN voice argued the Lakers would be “going home in April.” It was harsh, dramatic, and maybe a little over the top, but not completely baseless.

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Is the 65-game rule hurting the NBA more than it helps?

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 6

LeBron James Publicly Scolds Son Bronny After Bad Pass Against Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a 134-128 decision to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. It was their first game without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are done for the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 6

JJ Redick Defends Decision To Play Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves In Blowout

The Lakers‘ season took a sharp negative turn last Thursday as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were injured during a 134-96 loss to Oklahoma City. Speaking

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / April 6

The Los Angeles Lakers made the dumbest decision with former Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht and they’re getting roasted for it

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have a clue what they’re doing with former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht. Los Angeles has essentially set Knecht’s career back with the way they’ve handled him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 6

JJ Redick: Lakers’ Job Is To Extend Season So Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Can Return

The Los Angeles Lakers successful March may end up being all for naught because of the recent rash of injuries the team has suffered. The Lakers were dealt their biggest blows of the 2025-26 campaign after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were each ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 6

Cooper Flagg puts facing LeBron James in perspective after latest matchup

From the moment he entered the NBA as a teenager, Cooper Flagg has been compared to LeBron James. Now as he's nearing the end of his historic rookie season, those comparisons have only intensified. The rookie reflected on playing against James after Sunday's Mavericks-Lakers matchup.

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg joins exclusive club with another monster game

How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 6

LeBron James & Cooper Flagg Combined To Make NBA History

LeBron James has managed to stand the test of time and play long enough to see the next wave of NBA stars aiming to take his place. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, James faced off against the next potential face of the league in Cooper Flagg.

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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

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 6

Cooper Flagg’s classy gesture towards fans after Lakers win caps stunning display

Cooper Flagg delivered another standout performance as the NBA regular season approaches its conclusion. The rookie starred in Dallas’ 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, producing a dominant all-round display that underlined his importance to the team.