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NBA Veteran Silences ‘Haters’ as LeBron James Embraces ‘Best Sidekick’ Role

LeBron James’ legacy has never really stopped being the centre of criticism. But with his recent stance, Eddie A Johnson had a clapback for the haters.

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Watch: Only the 3rd time LeBron had 0 in the 1H

Stephen A Smith News / The SportsRush / March 23

'Can’t Rule Anything Out': Stephen A. Smith Hesitates to Dismiss Lakers as West Favorites Amid 9-Game Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last few weeks. They have elevated themselves as a real threat in the Western Conference following their nine-game win streak.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic’s late-season surge turns heads

There are a ton of storylines entering the final few weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season, but none are bigger than the Los Angeles Lakers’ surge in the Western Conference.

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.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / March 23

Veteran Journalist Explains What Makes LeBron James Less ‘Special’ Than Michael Jordan

The majority of NBA fans take Michael Jordan’s side in the coveted Jordan vs. LeBron James debate, and the renowned journamlist, Colin Cowherd, recently highlighted a noteworthy reason why fans think that way.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Luka Doncic, LaMelo Ball Named Players Of The Week

Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has won the award in the East, the NBA announced today in a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Jazz

As you know, Lakers star LeBron James played in the 1,612th regular-season game of his career on Saturday, setting an NBA record and passing Hall of Fame center Robert Parish.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 16-22

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for March 16-22, it was announced by the NBA. LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets took home honors in the Eastern Conference.

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.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / March 23

Lakers on Alert as Austin Reaves Exit Plan Emerges: Report

Austin Reaves took his game to new heights in the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, building on a breakout 2024-25 campaign where he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over 73 games.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer.

James should be happy the Lakers are Luka Doncic's team now

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Doncic

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / March 23

Watch: He was ready to go to war after LeBron got fouled

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 23

Lakers HC JJ Redick Sends Clear Message Amid Team’s Red-Hot Surge

Over the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have been arguably the NBA’s hottest team behind their sustained success. The Lakers grabbed their ninth

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Final Injury Report for Lakers-Pistons: Will Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an interconference showdown. Los Angeles enters Monday’s game with a 46-25 record after defeating the Orlando Magic on the road on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to nine games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura get injury downgrades for Pistons game

The Los Angeles Lakers come into their matchup with the Eastern Conference leaders Detroit Pistons with plenty of positives. They are currently on an eight-game winning streak and have enjoyed some stellar basketball from their offensive unit led by Luka Doncic.

Jerry West News / Lakers Nation / March 23