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‘Unselfish and Selfless’ Lakers Center Making Case to Stick Around

As the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the Sacramento Kings Sunday night, fans quickly noticed a veteran who stayed ready so he didn’t have to get ready.

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Watch: Luka Doncic & JJ Redick Exchange Words On Bench During Warriors Win

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is known to have a bit of a fiery personality and is unafraid to say what he feels to anyone. That same mindset applies to Lakers’ superstar Luka Doncic, who is also a serious competitor and can lash out at times during games when emotions are running high.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 2

LeBron James Keeps Rewriting Lakers History With Back-to-Back Milestones

LeBron James added another impressive feat to his Los Angeles Lakers’ tenure as he surpassed Hall of Famer Michael Cooper for fifth all-time in franchise

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 2

Watch: Luka Doncic Had And-1 Mixtape Moment In Win Over Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second consecutive blowout win on the second night of a back-to-back as they dominated the Sacramento Kings 128-104.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Lakers’ Luka Doncic roasts Rui Hachimura for LeBron James copycat attempt

The Los Angeles Lakers have righted the ship over the last two games with blowout victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. During Sunday’s win over Sacramento, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 28 points to go along with five rebounds and nine assists.

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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 / Sneakers on SI / March 2

Nike Just Dropped Bronny James' First Basketball Shoe

In January, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James debuted his signature Nike logo during a homecoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not only has Nike filed a trademark application for the logo, but the brand has also released its shoes to the public.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 2

Luka Doncic in Disbelief Over Novak Djokovic Watching Him Play, Declares Him the 'GOAT'

It’s always a feel good moment for sports lovers when a legendary athlete from one sport pays their respect and showcases their admiration for a GOAT from another discipline, and the latest to cross this wall was Luka Doncic, who spoke about being inspired by Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest players of all time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 2

The Lakers schedule is about ot test how good they are

The Los Angeles Lakers still have a lot left to play for. Although 60 games are already in the books, the upcoming final weeks of the regular season possess a choose-your-own-adventure number of outcomes for their playoff position.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 2

Rich Paul Addresses Rumors About LeBron James' Future, NBA Franchise in Las Vegas

Over the past several years, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ name has consistently been in the discussion regarding the NBA's potential future team expansion in Las Vegas. James has routinely made it known that he holds a significant interest in possibly becoming part of the ownership group in that scenario.

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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.

NBA News / HITC / March 2

Russell Westbrook gets technical foul for mocking Luka Doncic missing a free throw

A brief exchange of emotion became an early storyline in the Lakers’ latest victory. Russell Westbrook received an early technical foul during the Sacramento Kings’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers after reacting to Luka Doncic at the free-throw line.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 2

Luka Doncic Leads Way As Ball Movement Was On Point In Win Over Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to build some momentum after a rough patch coming out of the All-Star break and they had a golden opportunity to pick up their second straight win when they hosted the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 2

What could Redick's heated moment with Doncic mean for Lakers?

What could JJ Redick's heated moment with Luka Doncic mean for Lakers?

Even after a 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Chase Center, the spotlight around the Lakers shifted elsewhere.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

'All Over the Place': Lakers Star Insists He, Not LeBron or Luka, Controls Locker Room Mood

The recent final shot miss against the Magic proved that the two superstars are not on the same page. More visual evidence of LeBron James and Luka Doncic allegedly not talking to each other raised more concerns.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

LeBron James & Entire Lakers Arena Erupt After Bronny James Drains Pure Nothing-but-Net Three

It’s still startling to think how NBA fans forget Bronny James has ‘Bron’ in his name as he inherits more than just his father’s name. The Los Angeles Lakers handled business early Sunday night, as the loudest moment inside the arena came long after the outcome was announced.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Rui Hachimura Injury Update Emerges Before Lakers Game

Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for the last two games. The 6-foot-8 forward has been nursing an illness and has been forced to sit out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

LeBron James reveals if his daughter Zhuri will play basketball

Three basketball players in the James family is apparently more than enough. LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri was in attendance at Chase Center in San Francisco Calif.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Warriors Game

Bronny James is in his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his role has largely mirrored what he experienced as a rookie. Through 29 appearances this year, James has averaged 2.2 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in limited minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range.

Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / March 1