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NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28
'Would Make Sense': Draymond Green Urges Deandre Ayton to Embrace Clint Capela Role for Luka Doncic
Deandre Ayton didn’t hold back his frustration. Following the Lakers’ narrow loss to the Orlando Magic, the former No. 1 overall pick was overheard venting, “They’re trying to make me Clint Capela.” The comment quickly went viral across NBA circles, drawing reactions from fans and players alike.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 27
'Adam Silver’s Got to Fine Them': Charles Barkley Accuses Lakers of Tanking, Questions Luka Doncic’s MVP Case
The frustration around the Los Angeles Lakers is starting to spill beyond the locker room. After a narrow loss to the Phoenix Suns yesterday, tension has mounted over the team’s recent form and superstar guard Luka Doncic.
The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 27
Lakers, Warriors jockeying for position in crowded Western Conference
California counterparts jockeying for Western Conference playoff positioning meet on Saturday in San Francisco when the Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 27
JJ Redick says Lakers’ losses are ‘louder’ than other teams’ losses 
The good thing about the Lakers is that when things are going well, the attention the franchise receives is more than virtually anyone else in sports gets.
Lamar Odom News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Lamar Odom Believes He Would Be In Hall Of Fame If Not For Drug Addiction
In terms of pure talent, Lamar Odom was one of the most gifted basketball players of his generation. He had point guard skills at 6’10 with an excellent handle and court vision while also being capable of scoring at all three levels.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27
Colin Cowherd draws up ‘Hollywood’ comparison for LeBron James-Lakers relationship
With immense speculation about the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James, sports analyst Colin Cowherd gives a blunt take about the relationship between the team and player.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 27
The NBA appears to have completely missed a controversial call at end of Lakers-Suns
LA’s loss to Phoenix on Thursday was a frustrating one for the Lakers, considering how hard they played in the fourth quarter only to fall to the Suns by just three points.
Byron Scott News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 27
Byron Scott Rips LeBron’s ‘Laughable’ NBA Take, Says It’s Time to Leave Lakers
Only 24 regular-season games remain on the schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 campaign, and things are starting to get rough in the final stretch, with the team losing three straight games while continuing to look lost defensively.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27
Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team
A former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach thinks it is time for LeBron James to move on and find a new team. Byron Scott, who spent 11 years playing for the Lakers and another two as their coach, suggested it was time for James to leave the Lakers.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27
Clint Capela fires back at Deandre Ayton
Clint Capela was not a fan of a catching a stray this week from Deandre Ayton.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Austin Reaves: Lakers Must ‘Control The Controllables’ To Get Out Of Slump
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third consecutive game on Thursday night, falling to yet another team missing key players. This time it was the Phoenix Suns, without their two leading scorers, who defeated the Lakers 113-110 as Austin Reaves missed an open 3-pointer at the buzzer that would’ve sent the game to overtime.
J.J. Redick News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
JJ Redick Gets Called Out as Lakers’ Defensive Struggles Expose Major Coaching Flaws
After two straight losses, the Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena. As Suns stars Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker were sidelined, many speculated that this would be the game to break the purple and gold’s losing streak, but that was not the case, as the Lakers faced another disappointment.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
Grant Williams Makes Bold Claim After Playing With Both Jayson Tatum & Luka Doncic
Grant Williams has been on a tear lately. And most of his shots are targeting the Los Angeles Lakers. After he was done sharing LeBron James’ story from the NBA bubble days, Williams kept his mouth battering around.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / February 27
Marcus Smart Laments Miscommunication & Execution In Loss To Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost back-to-back games in crunch time, something that was once the backbone of their team. They lost by one to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, then by three to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 27
Former Lakers Star Dwight Howard Wants to Make NBA Comeback
Former Los Angeles Lakers center and three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard, appears to want another shot at playing in the NBA. Even
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / February 27
'Dallas Got Fed Up': Luka Doncic Questioned for Hindering Lakers Chemistry in Bold Remark
It would be silly to say Luka Doncic isn’t a superstar. The Lakers guard has been sensational. Doncic leads the league in scoring and is among the most influential personalities on the court.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 27
JJ Redick Feels Lakers Respond To Adversity Well But Admits Lakers Losses Are ‘Louder ‘Than Other Teams
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a rut and head coach JJ Redick is running out of time to right the ship. The Lakers struggled to end their homestand and their inconsistent effort on both ends of the floor cost them another winnable game, this time against the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27
Austin Reaves sends clear message after Lakers’ third straight loss
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third straight game Thursday night, falling 113-110 to the Phoenix Suns in a loss that stung more than usual.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 27
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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