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Lakers linked to a former 20-ppg scorer

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be going for one half of “Bobi and Tobi.” Veteran NBA forward Tobias Harris of the Detroit Pistons will be an early free-agent target for the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Friday.

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Luka Dončić to apply for Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for 65-game requirement

Something close to the worst-case scenario was confirmed on Friday as the Lakers announced Luka Dončić suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the Thunder on Thursday and would be out at least the rest of the regular season.

Luka Doncic News / Trade Talk Sports / April 3

Luka Doncic To Miss Remainder of NBA Season with Injury

Breaking news on Friday: Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is out indefinitely due to a left hamstring injury. He will miss the remainder of the regular season, and his status is uncertain beyond that, sources tell @ShamsCharania and @mcten.

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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?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 3

New Netflix Documentary Reveals How Kobe Bryant Made Life Saving Call For Lamar Odom

The new Netflix documentary Untold: The D**** & Life of Lamar Odom was officially released on March 31, 2026. The film revealed a massive, hidden detail.

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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 / Total Apex Sports / April 3

Los Angeles Lakers Star Sidelined Indefinitely With Hamstring Injury

Just when the Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were ready to make some serious noise in the Western Conference, the basketball gods decided to flip the script.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3

Luka Dončić out indefinitely with left hamstring strain

The worst possible news has arrived for the Lakers as Luka Dončić will reportedly miss the rest of the regular season with a left hamstring strain. He is out indefinitely, meaning that his status for the postseason is now in question.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / April 3

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

The hamstring injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic on Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder is severe enough that it could keep him out for an extended period of time. The initial timetable is not exactly encouraging for the Lakers, or for his chances of winning major NBA awards and honors.

Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic's hamstring injury

Kendrick Perkins: Lakers ‘don’t scare a soul’ after blowout loss

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic's hamstring injury

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers season has officially entered the danger zone.

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Luka Doncic Diagnosed With Grade 2 Left Hamstring Strain

Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI, the team announced on Friday (Twitter link via Khobi Price of The California Post).

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Luka Doncic MRI Results Reveal Grade 2 Left Hamstring Strain

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Doncic suffered the injury in the third quarter/a> of the Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.

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Stephen A Smith Blasts the Lakers After Thunder Blowout Loss

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into this game as the best team in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers came in riding a hot streak. What followed was not a game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3

LeBron James Credits Bronny for Giving Him 'More Purpose' Late in Career

At 41, most legends are either long retired or hanging on. But LeBron James is still producing, still leading, and now, still evolving. However, this version of LeBron hits different.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Luka Doncic to challenge NBA rule in order to qualify for awards under rare exception

Doncic has played in 64 games this season, and he is one game shy of meeting the 65-game minimum requirement.

Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic's hamstring injury

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Austin Reaves Gets In Verbal Altercation With Thunder Fan Over Luka Doncic Injury

The bromance between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has been one of the most endearing stories of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season. While they regularly talk trash and say they can’t stand each other, it is clear the two are close and if anyone has been questioning it, Reaves’ recent actions should end all of that discussion.

Kendrick Perkins News / Hoops Wire / April 3