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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / March 18
Ex-NBA Star Explains Why LeBron James Has 'Fully Accepted' New Role at the Lakers
The Lakers’ recent success is sparking a new conversation about LeBron James’ evolution. For over two decades, the philosophy was to give LeBron the ball and let him do the rest. However, in the 2026 season, the league is witnessing a whole new version of the four-time NBA champion.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 18
LeBron James Signs Young Fan’s Shoe After Dad Heartwarmingly Reminds Him to Say 'Please'
People can say whatever they want about LeBron James, but one thing that is for certain is that he is a family man. The King is a father to three kids: Bronny, Bryce, and his daughter Zhuri and is 23 years strong with his wife, Savannah, whom he married back in 2013.
Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
Exclusive: Bronny James reveals ‘bucket’ mentality amid Lakers-G League shuffle
Last season as a rookie, the plan was always for Bronny James to spend plenty of time with the Los Angeles Lakers’ South Bay affiliate in the G League.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17
Lakers Legend Stunned as Luka Doncic Ties Him in Surprising Feat
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and one of the main reasons for the team’s recent success, winning six straight games, is the play of superstar guard Luka Doncic.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 17
JJ Redick was impressed with ‘terrific defensive second half’ against Rockets 
For much of the season, the Lakers were rightly seen as a team built to outscore teams and rely on offense. With LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves on the floor, the belief was that the team would be dominant offensively and ride that to success this year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Nike Announces New Product Featuring LeBron James
LeBron James, 41, is in the middle of his record 23rd NBA season -- and despite missing the first 14 games with sciatica on his right side, he hasn't shown
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 17
LeBron James & JJ Redick Show Love To Deandre Ayton Following Lakers Win Over Rockets
Midway through the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ win on Monday night over the Houston Rockets, head coach JJ Redick went away from starting center Deandre Ayton.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 17
Western Conference Standings Watch: Can Spurs help Lakers?
With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.
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 / Yardbarker / March 17
Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments
Durant may say he's the offense, but if opposing teams can keep him in check, that offense needs to expand to other players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 17
Rich Paul Dismisses Narrative Surrounding LeBron James & Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves playing their best basketball of the season as they are on a six-game win streak. The first three wins of that streak came with LeBron James sidelined due to injury, which just so happened to coincide with Austin Reaves returning to his early-season form.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 17
Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season
The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
5 Lakers 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness
As new majority owner Mark Walter continues to put his stamp on the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization recently made an intriguing hire of former NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor to general manager Rob Pelinka.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 17
Former Laker Says He’d ‘Love to Own’ Seattle Expansion Team
As the NBA votes on two expansion franchises next week, the result could begin to turn a former All-Star’s dreams into reality. In a Mar. 3 interview with
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 17
Marcus Smart: Lakers Can Be Dangerous When Consistently Locked In Defensively
The Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been an offense-first team this season. Marcus Smart, at age 32 and four seasons removed from his Defensive Player of the Year campaign, represented the team’s best overall defensive player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 17
NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Grizzlies, relocation, Lakers
No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Paul George. Yet the Sixers have won three of their last four, leaning heavily on young pieces like VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards, as noted by Tony Jones of The Athletic.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
Lakers C Deandre Ayton delivering daggers to Clint Capela’s Rockets is poetic after viral drama
The Lakers and Rockets met for the first time since DeAndre Ayton and Clint Capela went after each other in the media and on social media. The Lakers won 100-92, and neither player had a major impact on the game or the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / March 17
Can the Lakers’ 5-Game Win Streak Signal That They’re The Western Conference’s Best?
Trailing by two points with just over five seconds remaining in ABC’s primetime game of the week vs. the Denver Nuggets, LA Lakers Austin Reaves nonchalantly
Maria Sharapova responds to a personal question about viral photo with Luka Doncic
At 6-foot-8, Luka Doncic can dwarf non-basketball people, but not tennis legend Maria Sharapova. Although Sharapova is several inches shorter than Doncic
Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / March 17
Maxi Kleber Shut Down For Five Days With Lumbar Back Issue
Maxi Kleber has played sparingly during the 2025-26 season, but he’s made an impact when called upon. Kleber has mostly ridden the bench in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, though he’s stepped in admirably whenever the rotation is hit by injuries.
Paul Pierce News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17
Paul Pierce Drops Bold Lakers Claim That Could Age Very Quickly
As the regular season inches closer to a close, the Los Angeles Lakers are positioning themselves toward securing a higher playoff seed. The Lakers are trending in the right direction, having won nine of their last 10 games, including their last six straight after edging past the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17
Luka Doncic Is Doing Something Only Kobe Bryant Has Done for the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers stayed hot after notching their sixth straight win by edging out the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night. Superstar guard Luka
Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 16
Marcus Smart Claims NBA Team Forced Him To Play Through Injury Before Lakers Stint
The Los Angeles Lakers are reaping the rewards of a series of strong roster decisions since the Luka Doncic trade from February 2025. While they didn't make any flashy additions, their additions since last summer have all led to rewards on the court this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 16
LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future
At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?
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