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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 16
Skip Bayless: LeBron James is the Opposite of Michael Jordan, Ruined All-Star Dunk Contest
The NBA is in a positive space after a resoundingly successful All-Star Weekend, the first one in a long time. The new format put forth by commissioner
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 16
The Lakers are finding defensive success in an unexpected way 
Six and a half minutes remained in the second quarter of a dog fight between the Lakers and a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks team. With a timeout, head coach J.J.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / February 16
Rui Hachimura Credits Phil Handy For Developing His 3-Point Shot
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura back in 2023, he was known as a scoring forward, but not someone who would be considered a shooter. But over the past few seasons, Hachimura has turned into the team’s most consistent 3-point shooter, on pace to shoot above 40% from deep for the third straight season.
The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most 20-assist games in a career can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16
Lakers’ Luka Doncic fires back at Kevin Durant’s All-Star Game criticism
Every year, the NBA’s All-Star Game is heavily criticized by fans. Over the last few decades, the All-Star Game has turned from a semi-competitive game between two conferences to a glorified shootaround between two teams.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16
Luka Doncic did not stutter revealing how the Lakers is better than the Mavericks
Star player Luka Doncic is entering the home stretch of the 2026 season with high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers, believing the team is fully capable of contending for a title now that it is returning to health.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 16
LeBron James Discusses What It Will Take For Lakers To Contend For Championship This Season
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently had some eye-opening comments as after a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he bluntly stated that they are a championship team and his currently is not.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 16
LeBron James’ Awkward All-Star Moment With Steph Curry Caught on Camera After Missed Handshake
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend was about watching the league’s biggest stars come together on one court. Instead, a brief sideline moment between LeBron James and Stephen Curry became one of the most dissected clips of the night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16
LeBron James shows major respect to Anthony Edwards following All-Star Game brilliance
The updated format brought more structure and competition to the weekend, and the Minnesota Timberwolves guard embraced that from the jump.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 16
'Just a Game of Thrones': ESPN Reporter Reveals Jeanie Buss’ Secret Plan Over Lakers Ownership
The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA’s biggest franchise, and with that status comes a lot of drama. Just earlier this season, Governor Jeanie Buss was the subject of a revealing report detailing behind-the-scenes arguments within the organization, and now one ESPN reporter has come forward to discuss the situation.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / February 16
LeBron James sounds reflective on All-Star Sunday, future still undecided
LeBron James took a moment on All-Star Sunday to zoom out. At this stage of the career, that tends to happen. The 21-time All-Star reflected on his journey,
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / February 16
Luka Doncic Injury Update: Lakers Star Gives Good News After Limited All-Star Game Appearance
Luka Doncic, who received the most votes from the Western Conference for an All-Star game selection, was unfortunately only able to play for five minutes in the first game before ending his night early with just two points and two assists, going 1-3 from the floor (33.3 FG%).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 15
LeBron James addresses retirement speculation ahead of All-Star Game
James is putting up 22 points per game on 50.2 percent shooting with 7.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds in Year 23.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / February 15
First Look at the Air Jordan 4 'Lakers' Colorway
There has been a flood of incredible sneakers dropping for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Amid all of the excitement, Nike quietly rolled out a highly anticipated colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that ties back to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jaxson Hayes News / HITC / February 15
NBA fans all feel the same about LA Lakers star Jaxson Hayes’ Slam Dunk Contest performance
NBA fans were united in disbelief after LA Lakers center Jaxson Hayes delivered a Slam Dunk Contest attempt that many felt did not belong on an All-Star stage.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 14
Austin Reaves Credits Unexpected Lakers Mentor for Accelerating NBA Rise
Austin Reaves' path to NBA stardom with the Los Angeles Lakers has been anything but easy and about as improbable as any scenario for a player trying to make a name for themselves in the league.
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