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JJ Redick Slams Lakers’ 'Atrocious' Defense, Confirms Internal Scouting to Save Playoff Run Amid Injuries

In the first game without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, the Lakers suffered a loss to the tanking Mavericks. The Purple and Gold franchise only outscored the Dallas team in the fourth frame, as they were playing catch-up for the majority of the game.

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Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers faced an extremely tall task on Tuesday night when they welcomed the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to town. The Lakers

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / April 8

Mavs Deny They Botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The Mavericks denied Lakers coach JJ Redick‘s claim thtat they botched Austin Reaves‘ MRI, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area on Saturday after suffering the injury against Oklahoma City on Thursday.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Lakers Broadcast Catches Heated Moment Between JJ Redick, Jarred Vanderbilt During Thunder Game

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to get revenge on the reigning champions OKC Thunder, on Tuesday night after falling to a blowout 139-96 loss against OKC on Friday.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Rich Paul makes concerning comments about Luka Doncic

Rich Paul does not seem to think there is much hope left for Luka Doncic this season. The Klutch Sports CEO Paul made some interesting comments about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic this week.

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / April 7

Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7

New Lakers Luka Doncic Video Emerges From Spain Amid Injury Concerns

The Los Angeles Lakers are counting down to the playoffs with two of their best players hurt, and every update on Luka Doncic carries real weight right now.

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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 / Athlon Sports / April 7

Lakers' JJ Redick Shares Luka Doncic Injury Update Before Thunder Game

The Los Angeles Lakers lost the NBA's leading scorer, Luka Doncic, to a hamstring injury during their Friday night loss to the OKC Thunder. With Doncic's

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / April 7

Mavs deny JJ Redick's claim of incorrect MRI on Austin Reaves’ injury

The Dallas Mavericks have denied Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical staff initially performed an MRI on the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body, leading to a second MRI and a delayed diagnosis of his oblique injury.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Mavericks respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The Dallas Mavericks are calling cap on JJ Redick’s claim that they had failed to conduct Austin Reaves’ MRI properly. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach turned heads last week when he accused the Mavericks’ medical team of scanning “the wrong area” of Reaves’ body after he suffered an oblique issue.