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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
2026 NBA Draft: 4 March Madness Bigs That Fit The Lakers’ Needs
With March Madness upon us, now is the perfect time for NBA scouts and fans to monitor premier talent competing in the NCAA Tournament. With one first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and several glaring needs to address, here’s an overview of four prospects the Los Angeles Lakers could consider.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 9-15
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played on March 9-15, it was announced by the NBA. During the week, Doncic led the Lakers to a 3-0 record with impressive wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets.
Marcus Smart News / EssentiallySports / March 16
Lakers Star Opens Up on Traumatic Experience That Made Him Feel Like a 'Scapegoat'
Marcus Smart’s time in Memphis was supposed to be the next great culture bet for a franchise that had just talked itself into “Grizzlies DNA” as an organizing principle.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
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 / Hoops Wire / March 16
LeBron James Expected To Play At Least One More Season
It sounds like LeBron James is not ready to walk away just yet. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the expectation around the league is that the Los Angeles Lakers star will play at least one more NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 16
JJ Redick was amazed LeBron James was diving for loose balls against Nuggets 
Given that LeBron James has played more basketball season that any other player you’d think he was done with firsts in his career. However, he gave us all a new one in LA’s matchup against the Nuggets.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 16
Lakers Could Face Decision on Bronny James’ Future as LeBron James’ Dream Gets Boost
After years of flirting with an expansion, the NBA is finally set to hold a vote at the Board of Governors meeting next week in New York, exploring adding teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 16
Stephen A. Smith Wants Charles Barkley to 'Stop Whining' About Lakers Not Being Contenders
The Lakers have one of the most passionate fanbases in the NBA, but as Isaac Newton taught us, each action has an equal and opposite reaction. For as fervent as those who bleed purple and gold are, there are just as many people out there who pray on the Lakers’ downfall.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 16
$30M NBA Memorabilia of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Turns Heads at Oscars
Entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary already made headlines earlier at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. At that event, he wore a dual Logoman card connected to Jordan and Bryant, a collectible reportedly worth around $20 million.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16
Why Bill Simmons thinks Lakers star LeBron James’ recent injury absence was so ‘timely’
Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fifth straight win with an overtime home victory over the Denver Nuggets. This was an epic contest that featured a game-tying shot from Austin Reaves in regulation, and a game-winning jumper from Luka Doncic in the final seconds of the extra period.
Paul Pierce News / The SportsRush / March 16
'Not Sure They Get Out the 1st Round': Paul Pierce Isn’t Confident Lakers Can Make a Deep Playoff Run
The Lakers have been an enigma throughout this season. They have been great in close games, but also prone to being blown out with some regularity. In essence, they’re a team that hasn’t always seemed as good as their record would indicate.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 16
ESPN's Shams Charania Shares Update on LeBron James' Retirement Decision
LeBron James is currently in his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds through 46 games, injuries have defined his year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 16
LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future
At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Austin Reaves Explains Why He Said ‘I Love You’ To Basketball In Nuggets Win
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves went through a roller coaster of emotions during Saturday night’s win over the Denver Nuggets. With the team trailing by two in the final minute, Reaves got stripped by Nikola Jokic on a drive to the basket and it looked like the Lakers were gonna lose as a result.
Deandre Ayton News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Stepping Up Before Crucial Stretch
Whether it was his “crank juice” or some other source of motivation, it’s clear something has gotten into Deandre Ayton, who is back to being an engaged, physical center the Lakers need to succeed.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / March 16
JJ Redick ‘Optimistic’ After Recent Stretch
The Los Angeles Lakers have looked like a completely different team over the last couple of weeks. Since Feb. 28, JJ Redick’s team is 8-1, including their current five-game win streak.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Luka Doncic Praises Collective Effort Of Lakers Vs. Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be turning a corner. Saturday night marked L.A.’s fifth straight victory and eighth in nine games. It was another masterful showing from Luka Doncic, who finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists and hit the game-winning bucket in overtime.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 16
Yet Another NBA Writer Links LeBron James To Cavs
Could LeBron James return home one more time? It’s a question that seems to be asked a lot these days. It is only speculation for now, but Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report became the latest to float the idea that James could leave the Lakers in free agency this summer and sign with the Cavs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 15
JJ Redick Reveals Truth Behind Austin Reaves’ Game-Saving Free Throw for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season on Saturday night, outlasting the Denver Nuggets in an overtime thriller defined by hustle, execution and a perfectly imperfect play from Austin Reaves.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Lakers' LeBron James credits enthusiastic young fan for overtime win over Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic drilled a game-winning jumper in a 127-125 home overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, but that wasn't the matchup's best moment.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic make NBA history in Lakers-Nuggets matchup
Doncic and Jokic combined to make history Saturday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15
Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw
Not many players on this earth can miss a shot like Austin Reaves can. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was intentionally fouled as his team trailed 118-115 to the Denver Nuggets with 5.2 seconds remaining inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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