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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers end Bulls' winning streak

Luka Doncic scored 46 points and handed out 12 assists and LeBron James contributed 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 129-118 win against host Chicago on Monday, ending the Bulls' four-game winning streak.

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Lakers Set Rui Hachimura Trade Price Amid Links to $4.5M Pelicans Star

The trade season always brings a lot of noise, and once the Los Angeles Lakers get involved, the volume only keeps rising. Recently, forward Rui Hachimura’s name has surfaced in chatter ahead of the February 5th deadline, paired with the same assumption that LA is willing to deal key rotation pieces if the return feels right.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 27

Luka Doncic Creates Lakers History That Even Kobe Bryant, Shaq Never Had

A feat that hasn’t been repeated in Los Angeles for seven decades. Something that Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, or Kobe Bryant didn’t accomplish.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 27

JJ Redick Admits Coaching Luka Doncic Can Be Frustrating, Have To 'Live With' His Creativity

It’s a privilege to have generational talents in a team, especially for its head coach. But at times, it is the coaches who have to adapt to the star’s style of play and that’s exactly what JJ Redick is going through in charge of the Los Angeles Lakers with Luka Doncic as the main man.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 27

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Bulls

Ironically, on a night when the Bulls seemingly could not miss from three, the Lakers had one of their best defensive performances of the season. The box score does not bear it out too much, but that felt as locked in as the team has been defensively in some time.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Lakers’ Luka Doncic shares true feelings about teaming up with Nikola Jokic

The much-awaited NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month will feature a new format and the league’s biggest names, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / January 27

Lakers Blow Past Bulls 129-118 As Luka Doncic Has Epic Scoring Night; 5 Key Takeaways

Luka Doncic didn’t just have a big night; he put on a full-blown scoring clinic. Behind his electric shot-making and all-around control, the Lakers rolled past the Bulls 129-118, leading for nearly the entire game and lighting up the scoreboard at 56% shooting.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 27

LeBron James Receives Face-Saving Backing as Accusations Mount Over NBA All-Star Decline

For the first time in two decades, LeBron James’ All-Star streak is in jeopardy, and he seems unfazed. Others, however, are not—they either want him in the All-Star lineup or blame him for the event’s declining appeal.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 26

Lakers Trade Rumors Involving Jonathan Kuminga Take a Drastic Turn

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away, with a lot brewing around the league about potential deals and which notable players could be playing in a different uniform after Feb.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 27

Luka Doncic Speaks On Austin Reaves’ Imminent Injury Return And Rui Hachimura’s Sharpshooting

Luka Doncic dropped a 46-point masterclass on the Bulls to earn the Lakers a 129-118 win at the United Center in Chicago. He also had 11 assists and seven rebounds to go with those points, while shooting extremely efficiently (15-25, 60.0 FG%) from the floor and also from beyond the arc (8-14, 57.1 3P%).

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Luka Doncic joins Elgin Baylor in elite Lakers club with eye-popping stat line vs. Bulls

Luka Doncic is an absurd talent. We all knew that the Los Angeles Lakers star is a one-of-a-kind talent, an offensive juggernaut capable of incredible feats every game.

Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes pulls off wild in-game Eastbay dunk vs. Bulls

Once in a while, Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will pull off a jaw-dropping highlight, reminding fans that he is one of the most effortlessly athletic players in the NBA.

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 26

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Shares Unexpected Stance on NBA GOAT Debate

The GOAT debate in the NBA and in any professional sports is ongoing, as narratives change almost daily, with iconic players rising and falling in fans' and media rankings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 26

JJ Redick Reveals Loss Involving Luka Doncic on Monday

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is in his second season leading the Lakers, guiding a franchise with enormous expectations for a championship, while navigating the long road of an 82-game grind.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 26

Lakers still have plenty to figure out in search of real identity

We can safely say that while the Lakers are winning games, they still look far from true title contenders. Record aside, the profile is shaky, writes Khobi Price of the California Post.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 26

Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 25, the NBA announced.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 26

‘Next Year Is the Farewell Tour’: LeBron James Predicted to Announce Retirement

LeBron James’ final chapter with Los Angeles Lakers may be closer than fans expect, based on assumptions from former Lakers guard Lou Williams. Retirement chatter followed James all offseason after the Lakers ended the 2024-25 season with a 50–32 record, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Insider On Lakers’ Center Pursuits: ‘Big Men Will Do Backflips’

With the Lakers still in need of 3-and-D wings, reports mention the center position as a second priority for the purple and gold. Despite the narrative that “no one wants to play for the Lakers,” one insider has run to the contrary, offering some hope ahead of the deadline.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 26

Rui Hachimura Willing To Come Off Bench

For most of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura has been entrenched as a starter. Hachimura’s game has grown exponentially in this time as well as he has become the team’s most consistent 3-point shooter while greatly improving his rebounding and defensive effort.