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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 21
Luka Doncic Takes Shot at Charles Barkley After Lakers Disrespect On Inside the NBA
The win mattered for the standings. The reaction mattered for everything else. Moments after returning from a brief absence, Luka Doncic not only answered questions about a 38-point night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
Lakers’ JJ Redick gets real on LeBron James powering through pain vs. Clippers
LeBron James may no longer be the star man on the Los Angeles Lakers with the advent of a certain Luka Doncic. However, at 41, James is still defying odds, and had plenty to work through in the win as he returned with 13 points and 11 assists.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Skip Bayless Drops Bold Critique of Luka Doncic’s Antics Against Kris Dunn in Lakers Win
Skip Bayless doesn’t seem to have a very good ratio with Luka Doncic. Back in December 2025, Bayless took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers’ star for his ‘killer inefficiency.’ And that notion does not seem to have changed a lot in recent times.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Austin Reaves Put On The Spot After Charles Barkley Questions Lakers’ Title Hopes
After a long time, the trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves teamed up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Facing the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers’ combined effort led them to a 125-122 win.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 21
'Teach You That in Elementary School': Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith Hilariously Diss Lakers Defense
The Los Angeles Lakers grinded out a 125-122 win against their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers, tonight, enduring a tough defensive night. Unfortunately for them, the night didn’t end there, because what began as routine defensive breakdowns turned into a full-blown comedy segment at their expense on Inside the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21
Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Lead Way Against Clippers
The All-Star break came at the perfect time for the Los Angeles Lakers as most of the roster has missed time due to injury during the 2025-26 season. With extra rest, the Lakers finally put their cleanest injury report to date out prior to their matchup against the L.A.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
Lakers’ Luka Doncic passes Kobe Bryant in LA history with assist feat vs. Clippers
Once again, Luka Doncic delivered a signature superstar performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-122 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Slovenian guard finished with 38 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, three steals, and eight made three-pointers, and ended up breaking a major record along the way.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
JJ Redick singles out Austin Reaves’ ‘play of the game’ in win vs. Clippers
LOS ANGELES – After a late blunder involving a turnover that gave the LA Clippers a shot at tying the game, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged with a win, 125-122, after Nicolas Batum’s 3-point attempt missed the mark.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21
Reunited Lakers trio leads late surge past Clippers
Luka Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a full complement of stars to earn a 125-122 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
Lakers’ Austin Reaves tricks everyone with wild behind the back layup
Austin Reaves pulled off a ridiculous highlight during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Reaves is going through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Lakers.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 21
Lakers Player Ratings: Luka Drops 38 And 11 To Squeeze Past Clippers As Kawhi Limps Off
This wasn’t comfortable. It wasn’t clean. But it was enough. The Los Angeles Lakers rode a masterclass from Luka Doncic and just enough late-game composure to slip past the Los Angeles Clippers in a 125-122 thriller.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 21
Lakers Hang On To Beat Clippers In First Game After All-Star Break
After getting some time off for the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night when they hosted the L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
The Luka Doncic stats that prove he loves playing against Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers for the fourth and final time in the 2025-26 regular season, and it was yet another opportunity for Luka Doncic to play against the team he’s battled more than any in his career.
Jake Laravia News / Fadeaway World / February 20
Best Reactions To Lakers’ Lineup Change: Jake LaRavia Heads To The Bench
The Los Angeles Lakers are using a new starting lineup for the second half of the 2025-26 season, and it should make things very interesting as the playoffs approach.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 20
LeBron James Available To Play Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Friday night’s matchup against the L.A. Clippers and LeBron James has been upgraded to available.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Brian Windhorst appears to make a weight joke about Luka Doncic
Brian Windhorst seemed to crack a joke at Luka Doncic’s expense this week. The ESPN personality Windhorst drew attention on Friday with his comment about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 20
Lakers finally whole again as stretch run begins
The Lakers are about to find out what they actually have. According to Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group, the Lakers expect to have a fully healthy roster when they open the post-All-Star portion of the schedule Friday against the Clippers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Cade Cunningham enters LeBron James territory with historic Madison Square Garden masterpiece
Cunningham walked into Madison Square Garden on Thursday night and delivered one of the best performances of his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 20
Luka Doncic Has High Confidence In Luke Kennard
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic got some extra rest as he was ruled out with a hamstring injury before the All-Star break. Doncic was fortunately able to play in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and said his hamstring felt good after the game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant
Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / February 19
Re-signing Austin Reaves sits atop Lakers’ offseason agenda
The Lakers are headed toward a pivotal offseason, one that will shape how they build around Luka Doncic moving forward. And according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers’ top priority has already been identified.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18
How much money LeBron James could make from a retirement tour is revealed
An extended farewell tour may end up being too good for LeBron James to pass up. The Los Angeles Lakers star James could be in line to make in the range of $40 million to $75 million for the media streaming rights to his potential retirement tour next season, Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland reported on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Jeanie Buss says father Jerry would've supported Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss spearheaded a 2025 effort to sell majority control of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter.
Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / February 18
Lawyer clears air on Deandre Ayton getting detained in Bahamas
Lakers big man Deandre Ayton ran into some trouble back home in the Bahamas.
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