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Gabe Vincent ‘Felt Good’ & Believes He Has Moved Past Back Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers got a bit of good news on the injury front as veteran point guard <a href="/nba/players/gabe_vincent/358481">Gabe Vincent</a> returned for the team’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/jeremy_sochan_calls_says_jarred_vanderbilt_wasnt_emotionally_stable_after_postgame_exchange/s1_17074_43304501'> Jeremy Sochan Calls Says Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Wasn’t Emotionally Stable’ After Postgame Exchange</a></h2>

The past few weeks have seen veteran forward <a href="/nba/players/jarred_vanderbilt/585761">Jarred Vanderbilt</a> re-emerge as an important part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation. His defensive intensity, attitude and energy have been greatly needed and he has made an impact for this team overall.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_lakers_kings_trade_espn_is_proposing_to_fix_las_disastrous_defense/s1_17113_43304385'> The Lakers-Kings trade ESPN is proposing to fix LA’s disastrous defense</a></h2>

A recent ESPN trade proposal linking the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings has surfaced as Los Angeles continues to search for solutions to its ongoing defensive issues despite a strong position in the Western Conference standings.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_active_nba_all_star_game_leaders_quiz/s1__43293898'>The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz</a></h2>

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/luka_doncic_excited_for_trae_young_after_trade_from_hawks_to_wizards/s1_17074_43303912'> Luka Doncic Excited For Trae Young After Trade From Hawks To Wizards</a></h2>

Following the shocking <a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, it seems like no superstar is safe in the NBA and with the trade deadline coming up in the next month there are several high-profile players that could be on the move.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_25_greatest_rivalries_in_nba_history/s1__43258044'>The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history</a></h2>

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/lebron_james_considered_tbd_for_all_back_to_backs/s1_17074_43303315'> LeBron James Considered ‘TBD’ For All Back-To-Backs</a></h2>

Los Angeles Lakers star <a href="/nba/players/lebron_james/4544">LeBron James</a> looks like he’s turning a corner physically as he has started to resemble more of himself as the 2025-26 season unfolds.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/luka_doncic_proud_of_lakers_effort_in_loss_to_spurs/s1_17074_43302989'>Luka Doncic Proud Of Lakers’ Effort In Loss To Spurs</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> has had to do a lot of the heavy lifting for the Los Angeles Lakers as they’ve had several of their stars and regular rotation players out with injury.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/rich_paul_takes_another_shot_at_lakers_with_luka_doncic_take/s1_13132_43302864'>Rich Paul takes another shot at Lakers with Luka Doncic take</a></h2>

This isn't the first time the prominent agent has criticized the Lakers or questioned their championship aspirations this season.

LeBron James admits his age will dictate his availability moving forward

LeBron James' most impressive streak will likely end this season

Luka Doncic offers his honest opinion on the stunning Trae Young trade

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/lebron_james_most_impressive_streak_will_likely_end_this_season/s1_13132_43302748'>LeBron James' most impressive streak will likely end this season</a></h2>

James has already earned his stripes in the NBA, and even the streak ending wouldn't change his legacy at this point.

LeBron James admits his age will dictate his availability moving forward

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Most 30-point NBA games' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/lakers_broadcast_shows_jarred_vanderbilt_punching_jeremy_sochan_in_spurs_scuffle/s1_17730_43302575'>Lakers Broadcast Shows Jarred Vanderbilt Punching Jeremy Sochan in Spurs Scuffle</a></h2>

On Wednesday night, there was a Déjà vu moment for the fans as <a href="/nba/players/jarred_vanderbilt/585761">Jarred Vanderbilt</a> and <a href="/nba/players/jeremy_sochan/745316">Jeremy Sochan</a> got involved in another shoving contest. Last time, they did during the game in March 2025 and earned ejections.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/luka_doncic_offers_his_honest_opinion_on_the_stunning_trae_young_trade/s1_127_43302558'>Luka Doncic offers his honest opinion on the stunning Trae Young trade</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> knows what it’s like to be part of a groundshaking NBA trade, and he commented on another one that happened on Wednesday. After Doncic and

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<h2><a href='https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-analysis/104435/player-grades-lakers-vs-spurs'>Player Grades: Lakers vs. <nobr>Spurs <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

With the Lakers facing the Spurs without <a href="/nba/players/rui_hachimura/493483">Rui Hachimura</a>, <a href="/nba/players/austin_reaves/592508">Austin Reaves</a>, or <a href="/nba/players/lebron_james/4544">LeBron James</a>, they had the odds stacked against them from the jump in this contest on Wednesday night.

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<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_431,w_769,x_643,y_237/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/5/1/512aeb847c6cccc00cae1f86e17b9cb6b62eabba/last-4k-yard-passer-nfl-team-quiz.jpg"></div> The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/can_the_lakers_compete_with_top_teams_no_lebron_and_reaves_leads_to_ugly_16_point_loss_against_spurs/s1_16751_43302901'>Can The Lakers Compete With Top Teams? No LeBron And Reaves Leads To Ugly 16-Point Loss Against Spurs</a></h2>

The absence of <a href="/nba/players/austin_reaves/592508">Austin Reaves</a> already tilts the margin for error, but when <a href="/nba/players/lebron_james/4544">LeBron James</a> joined him on the sideline, that margin disappeared entirely. What followed was a long, disjointed night in San Antonio, where the Lakers never found traction and slipped to a 91-107 loss that felt heavier than the final score.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/spurs_balanced_attack_overcomes_luka_doncics_individual_effort_in_win_over_lakers/s1_17045_43301982'>Spurs’ balanced attack overcomes Luka Doncic’s individual effort in win over Lakers</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/keldon_johnson/600809">Keldon Johnson</a> scored 27 points and San Antonio's balanced attack overcame <a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a>'s individual excellence as the Spurs defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/lakers_player_ratings_one_man_show_not_enough_in_91_107_blowout_defeat_against_spurs/s1_16751_43302902'>Lakers Player Ratings: One-Man Show Not Enough In 91-107 Blowout Defeat Against Spurs</a></h2>

This was the <a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> show for most of the night as he was trying to drag the Lakers back into relevance all by himself. Especially against a Spurs team that has been playing elite team-level basketball all season long.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/brawl_nearly_breaks_out_after_lakers_spurs_involving_jarred_vanderbilt_jeremy_sochan/s1_17113_43302104'>Brawl nearly breaks out after Lakers-Spurs involving Jarred Vanderbilt, Jeremy Sochan</a></h2>

Even after the final buzzer had sounded, the tension did not end between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/do_you_not_want_to_be_greatest_michelle_beadle_shows_no_mercy_to_luka_doncic_over_growing_scrutiny/s1_17730_43301985'>'Do You Not Want to Be Greatest?': Michelle Beadle Shows No Mercy to Luka Doncic Over Growing Scrutiny</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to maintain their momentum after a strong start to the season, with much of the blame attributed to the team’s subpar defense.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/mike_malone_slams_jj_redick_for_creating_noise_in_lakers_locker_room_with_public_criticism/s1_17667_43301214'>Mike Malone Slams JJ Redick for Creating 'Noise' in Lakers’ Locker Room With Public Criticism</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Lakers have been making just as many headlines off the court as they have on it. The Purple and Gold are 23-11 and currently sit in the No.

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What Los Angeles Lakers superstar <a href="/nba/players/lebron_james/4544">LeBron James</a> is doing on the basketball court at 41 years of age and in his 23rd NBA season is unheard of. Even playing 23 years in the league had never been done, but LeBron is still playing at a high level and continually showing that he is one of the best players in the league.

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