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LeBron James fires back at critics regarding Memphis comments

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wasted no time firing back at those who criticized him for his recent comments about the city of Memphis. In a recent appearance on the Bob Does Sports YouTube channel, James said he would have “pulled an Eli Manning” if the Grizzlies had won the draft lottery and drafted him in 2003.

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What’s next for the Lakers after Luka Dončić‘s injury?

So, now what? It’s the uncomfortable question that Lakers fans have or will come to this weekend in the aftermath of both a blowout loss to the Thunder and, more importantly, the loss of Luka Dončić to a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Lakers' JJ Redick Announces Troubling Austin Reaves Update Before Mavericks Game

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a crushing blow after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season with a left hamstring strain.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

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Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / April 4

Lakers G Austin Reaves (oblique) set to undergo MRI

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to get troublesome news in the injury department with star guard Austin Reaves scheduled to undergo an MRI on his midsection Saturday, multiple outlets reported.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis

LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg was bound to make NBA history

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / April 4

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Can’t Dwell On Loss To Thunder

Thursday night was a measuring stick game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. However, they failed in a big way as the Thunder blew them out from start to finish.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 4

Kendrick Perkins Warns Lakers About Austin Reaves' Future

The Los Angeles Lakers got blown out 139-96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and for a team sitting third in the West with a 50-27 record, that kind of loss stings differently.

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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 4

LeBron James: Lakers Know What Thunder Are Capable Of

The Los Angeles Lakers were annihilated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, losing 139-96 in a game where they never even looked to be in the same league as their opponent.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 4

Austin Reaves Takes Blame For Lakers Struggling Against Thunder

From the moment the ball went up, things went downhill for the Los Angeles Lakers in their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers trailed by 23 points after one quarter and 31 at halftime on their way to an embarrassing 43-point loss.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 4

JJ Redick Identifies Biggest Factor In Lakers’ Blowout Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a dominant March, had a chance to show they should be taken as serious contenders when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 4

How Luka Doncic Can Still Qualify For NBA Awards Despite Not Playing 65 Games

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had been playing at an MVP level, but disaster struck in Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic was forced out of the game due to a left hamstring injury, and an MRI later revealed a Grade 2 strain that will keep him out for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season and potentially beyond.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Bronny James gets grim prediction about his NBA career

In 64 NBA games, Bronny has averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 assists per game in 7.4 minutes per outing.

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

Marcus Smart Backs Deandre Ayton Through Lakers Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers just took a 139-96 beating from the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic leaving in the third quarter with a left hamstring injury.