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NBA Announces Emergency Meeting With Cavs After Luka Doncic Injury: 3 Potential Fixes for Raised Court

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic narrowly dodged a serious injury on Wednesday night. Everyone caught the moment when he stumbled in the first quarter after backpedaling off the Cleveland Cavaliers’ court in Rocket Arena.

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Lakers reportedly considered ‘team of interest’ for Giannis Antetokounmpo

It was only a matter of time before the Lakers were linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo. This week, the Greek Freak kind of, sort of demanded a trade, a perfect punctuation on what has been a mess of a Bucks season.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Stunning Report Reveals Nico Harrison Issued a Harsh Ultimatum to Luka Doncic After Christmas Day Injury

Luka Doncic is currently busy trying to take the Los Angeles Lakers through to the playoffs. Showing some excellent form, the former Dallas Mavericks star is slowly becoming the mainstay of the Lakers’ squad.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 30

Austin Reaves Gets Luka Doncic, LeBron James Love Amid Lakers Return Buzz

An endorsement from LeBron James and Luka Doncic doesn’t come lightly – especially when it happens away from the court. While Austin Reaves remains sidelined with a calf injury, the Lakers guard has still found a way to command attention, drawing a public reaction from both of his superstar teammates.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Report: Big Men Around the League Are Eyeing a Chance to Team Up With Luka Doncic in L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a firm goal with the trade deadline nearing, and that’s to upgrade their wing rotation. Team general manager Rob Pelinka has shown interest in embattled Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 29

Report: Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes, Spurs’ Carter Bryant chosen for dunk contest

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant will participate in the NBA slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend, ESPN reported Thursday.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / January 29

Austin Reaves Questionable To Play Friday For Lakers

Fifth-year guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s contest at Washington, the Lakers announced on their injury report (Twitter link via Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times).

Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Lakers’ Austin Reaves nearing return after 5-week injury absence

The Los Angeles Lakers are approaching the NBA trade deadline in search of some more pieces to bolster the roster. However, the Lakers are very close to getting starting guard Austin Reaves back on the floor.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 29

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic Questionable Vs. Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) has been upgraded to questionable, while Luka Doncic (left ankle soreness) is also questionable.

LeBron James News / Hardwood Heroics / January 29

LeBron James 'Slimmed Down Considerably' After Ditching Alcohol to Fight Father Time With Lakers

LeBron James has consumed alcohol in the past, but he recently made visible lifestyle changes. Lakers King has made sacrifices most 41-year-olds wouldn’t even consider.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 29

Six Lakers' Trade Targets Revealed Ahead of Deadline

There's only one week left in which the Los Angeles Lakers can shake things up with moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5. Although an absolute

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / January 29

Jaxson Hayes To Participate In 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is known to be a high flying act, es evidenced by him recently throwing down an Eastbay Funk dunk in the middle of a game, putting the ball through his legs for the slam.

Dalton Knecht News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 29

Dalton Knecht Emerges as Trade Chip for Lakers Ahead of NBA Deadline

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline last season, the Los Angeles Lakers made the shocking move to acquire superstar Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 29