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Marcus Smart Defends JJ Redick, Throws Whole Lakers Team Under the Bus After Suns Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers lost heartbreakingly to the Phoenix Suns, losing on a last-second shot by going down 113-110. Yet another collapse is hitting a team that has struggled since the middle of the season, and now things are bad enough that veteran guard Marcus Smart has to clear the air about the loss.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Reveals Frustration Level With Team’s Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost two straight games on last-second shots, falling to the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, followed by a loss to the division rival Phoenix Suns on Thursday at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

What hurt Lakers in narrow loss to Suns, per JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the Phoenix Suns, 113-110, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 27

Lakers let one slip late in loss to Suns

The Lakers made it interesting. They just didn’t make it enough. Luka Doncic (41 points, eight rebounds, eight assists) was spectacular again and the Lakers finally showed urgency over the final 6:30 on Thursday in Phoenix.

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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.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / February 27

Lakers Fall to Suns on Royce O’Neale’s winner

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered yet another devastating loss on Thursday. This time, it was to the shorthanded Phoenix Suns. The game was won by the Suns in the final seconds as Royce O’Neale nailed a clutch three-pointer, giving Phoenix the 113-110 victory.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 27

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns

How many “worst losses of the season” in a row could the Lakers string together in the coming week, because it seems like they’re trying to do as much.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 27

Clint Capela Fires Back at Lakers' Deandre Ayton for Viral Comment

After recording his first double-double since January on Tuesday against the visiting Orlando Magic at Crypto . com Arena, Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Deandre Ayton made some interesting and telling comments in the locker room about his role with the team during the 2025-26 NBA season.

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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.

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Deandre Ayton News / Bleacher Report / February 27

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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 26

Suns bludgeon Lakers from three, hand LA third straight loss

In a run of frustrating defeats, the Lakers keep topping themselves. Facing a Suns team without either Devin Booker or Dillon Brooks, the Lakers had a horrid defensive showing to drop a third straight game, 113-110.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 26

Lakers Struggles Continue With Loss In Final Seconds To Shorthanded Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers were coming off a subpar 4-4 homestand when they hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns, looking to get back on track. The Suns had beaten the Lakers in two of their three meetings this season, often being the more physical and aggressive team, but a lot of their key players were out in this game.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

LeBron James has the worst missed layup of the NBA season

LeBron James was blocked by Father Time at the rim during Thursday’s game. James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.

Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / February 27

NBA Analyst Drops Harsh Take on Luka Doncic’s 'Losing Habits' While Questioning Championship Future

The smear campaign against Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic continues. And this time, it’s coming from former player turned basketball analyst, Jay Williams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 26

Rui Hachimura Out, Jaxson Hayes Available Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded center Jaxson Hayes (ankle bruise) to available for their game against the Phoenix Suns. Additionally, forward Rui Hachimura (illness) has been ruled out of Thursday night’s contest.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 26

Deandre Ayton's immaturity could doom Lakers

His history and the Lakers' attempts to motivate him suggest Ayton might simply lack the maturity to be the center the team wants.

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Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 26

Lakers' Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Against Suns

After the NBA All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into the final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign with a clean slate in terms of injuries, which

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / February 26

Stephen A. Smith Reignites Feud With LeBron James: 'The World Needs To Know'

Stephen A. Smith has been feuding with LeBron James for what feels like ages now. But now Smith is opening up on just how bad it has gotten. In an interview with Graham Bensinger, Smith was pressed on the allegation that he is just playing up his feud with LeBron for attention.