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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / April 29
LeBron James speaks on MJ comparisons: ‘Our games are totally different’
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the two greatest players to ever touch a basketball. As he nears the end of his legendary career, he spoke to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on the infamous comparisons to Michael Jordan.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 29
Lakers get major Luka Doncic injury update
The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten by just fine without their two leading scorers.
The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 29
Luka Doncic Expected To Miss Start Of Second Round
If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make a legit run this postseason, they need to get their two leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back in the lineup.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Luka Doncic News / Trade Talk Sports / April 29
Lakers Expected to Be Without Luka Doncic if They Advance to Round 2
The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from beating the Houston Rockets to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and they’ve done so without their superstar and best player, Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 29
LeBron James Rules Out Following Dwyane Wade’s Path in Retirement Plan
Retirement rumors surrounding LeBron James have followed him throughout the season. The 41-year-old has yet to confirm whether he will return to play next year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 29
Marcus Smart Praises Deandre Ayton’s Composure
Deandre Ayton has been a major factor in the Los Angeles Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been engaged on both ends of the floor for the Lakers, able to defend and score when the needs him to.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Draymond Green drops a hint about LeBron James retirement
Is this the end for LeBron?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 29
Rich Paul: Lakers Should Want To Keep LeBron James
Going back to last offseason, LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be coming to an end. They did not offer him another year on his
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 29
Jeanie Buss Reveals the Biggest Threat to the Luka Doncic Lakers Trade Nobody Knew About
The Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers is already one of the most talked-about deals in recent NBA history. Over a year later, Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is now pulling back the curtain on just how close it came to never happening.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Lakers' Austin Reaves Makes Sad Admission Amid Injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves knows injuries test more than just the body. This season, Reaves was on track for the best campaign of his career.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / April 29
Luka Doncic’s Status Looms Large as Lakers Face Potential Next-Round Challenge vs. Thunder
It looks like Luka Doncic’s specialized treatment in Spain hasn’t produced the outcome that he and LA had hoped for. With the Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of winning their series against the Houston Rockets, the question in everybody’s mind right now is: Will Luka be available in the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 29
Stephen A. Smith Calls Out LeBron James Over Their Infamous Courtside Confrontation
Just when everybody thought that Stephen A. Smith might be softening his stance about LeBron James, the controversial television personality is at it again with his old antics. Around March of last year, having had enough of SAS’s tirades against Bronny James, LeBron made a rare move – he confronted Stephen A.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-1 in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and they have done that without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
Jabari Smith News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 28
Jabari Smith’s Blunt Lakers Take Adds Fuel to High-Stakes Game 5 Clash
After losing the first three games of the first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive by getting a win in Game 4, forcing a Game 5 back at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 28
'Miserable' Austin Reaves shares major injury update amid Lakers playoff run
Help might finally be on the way for the Los Angeles Lakers — not that they've needed it so far.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 27
Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard Fined By NBA
The Lakers’ backcourt wracked up a pair of fines for their comments to the referees after Game 4, the league announced (via Twitter). Marcus Smart has
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Lakers aim to fix turnover issue: ‘Majority are mental’
Turnovers have been a talking point for the Lakers throughout their first-round series vs. the Rockets, and it remains an issue even with L.A. holding a 3-1 lead.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Should Lakers' Austin Reaves suit up for Game 5 vs. Rockets?
For Los Angeles Lakers fans, it looked too good to be true. With the team up 3-0 in their series against the Houston Rockets, an interesting detail popped up on the injury report for Game 4.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27
JJ Redick Addresses DeAndre Ayton’s Game 4 Ejection
JJ Redick addressed the controversial call that led to DeAndre Ayton’s ejection during Game 4’s loss against the Rockets. The play proved to be a turning point for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Dalton Knecht finally tossed a tiny bone by JJ Redick, and he made the most of it in Lakers’ loss
The former Tennessee standout finally made his playoff debut this season, and he did a little bit with the few minutes that his head coach finally gave him.
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