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Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 16-22

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for March 16-22, it was announced by the NBA. LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets took home honors in the Eastern Conference.

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LeBron James’ chances of staying with the Lakers may be increasing

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / March 23

Watch: He was ready to go to war after LeBron got fouled

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 23

Lakers HC JJ Redick Sends Clear Message Amid Team’s Red-Hot Surge

Over the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have been arguably the NBA’s hottest team behind their sustained success. The Lakers grabbed their ninth

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 23

How Michael Jordan would be ‘crushed’ if he was in LeBron James’ shoes, explains Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd believes Michael Jordan would have struggled under the same level of scrutiny LeBron James faces today, particularly in the later stages of his career.

Jerry West News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Prime Video Releasing Documentary On Lakers Legend Jerry West

Prime Video announced an upcoming feature-length documentary, “Jerry West: The Logo,” which chronicles the life and career of the Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon whose silhouette still serves as the logo of the league to this day.

Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

Austin Reaves Could Be Targeted With Aggressive Offers as Rival Teams Lurk This Summer

Austin Reaves has been on a roll at the moment. Striking up a fantastic chemistry with Luka Doncic, the Lakers have been on the rise at the moment. Winning nine games back to back, the 27-year-old has dropped more than 15 points in most of them.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Marcus Smart & Rui Hachimura Out, Maxi Kleber Available Vs. Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) are out against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night while Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) is available.

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 / Lakers Nation / March 23

Watch: Dirk Nowitzki Praises LeBron James After Breaking Latest Record

When LeBron James took the court on Saturday night for the Los Angeles Lakers in their victory over the Orlando Magic, he surpassed Hall of Famer Robert Parish to become the NBA’s all-time leader in games played.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Jaylen Brown puts two Lakers greats in all-time starting five

There are many different topics within the NBA world that will always allow for debate, such as Mount Rushmores and the greatest of all time conversation.

Steph Curry News / HITC / March 23

Lakers legend has ‘no way’ reaction to Steph Curry, Kevin Durant topping Michael Jordan on a list

Metta World Peace has strongly disagreed with a recent ranking that placed Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant above Michael Jordan as pure scorers. The former Los Angeles Lakers star reacted after a list sparked debate across the NBA community.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

The Draymond Green reason DeMarcus Cousins is blasting NBA for Lakers star Luka Doncic’s rescinded tech

Recently, the NBA announced that it would be rescinding the technical foul that was called on Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during the team’s road win over the Orlando Magic over the weekend.