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LeBron James: Lakers Can’t Replace Luka Doncic But Players Must Pick Up Slack

March changed the complete trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers season as LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic found a way to co-exist offensively.

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Draymond Green Warns Luka Doncic Injury Could Ruin Lakers Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling. They went 15-2 in March, Luka Doncic was putting up historic numbers, and they were looking like a real contender.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5

JJ Redick Expects Tactical Changes & Expanded Rotation With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick will have to maneuver these next handful of weeks without his top two scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 5

Jarred Vanderbilt Receives Final Injury Designation for Lakers vs. Mavericks

After the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers were hit with bad news, one after the other, as the team won't have stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the rest of the regular season due to injuries.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 5

Max Christie Reflects On Being ‘Pretty Numb’ After Luka Doncic Trade

Max Christie became a popular member of the Los Angeles Lakers and he is now making a name for himself with the Dallas Mavericks after being part of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade last year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Los Angeles Lakers Expected to Shop Young Forward This Summer Amid Contract Overhaul

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a pressure stretch where every rotation minute feels like an audition. The roster looks unsettled, the roles aren’t locked, and a lot is going on.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / April 5

Former Tennessee Vols basketball star Dalton Knecht finally gets some positive news about his NBA career

Former Tennessee Vols basketball standout Dalton Knecht has had a tough start to his NBA career. The former Vol has been unable to lock down a consistent role with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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 / Last Word On Sports / April 5

Lakers Must Avoid This Critical Luka Dončić Mistake

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have faced injury issues all season. This hasn’t stopped them from climbing the ultra-competitive Western Conference standings with a 50–27 record.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 5

Initial Estimate For Austin Reaves’ Oblique Injury Timeline

Following an impressive month of March, positivity the Los Angeles Lakers built up has plummeted with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both suffering significant injuries.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Luka Doncic Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tonight vs. Mavericks?

The Los Angeles Lakers were crushed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the last game. Not only did they lose the game 139-96, but the Lakers suffered a massive blow.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 5

LeBron James Breaks Silence on Backlash Over His Memphis Comments

When pro athletes use their fame to talk badly about cities, the effects go far beyond the locker room. LeBron James experienced this truth when he made honest remarks about Memphis, which sparked national discussions that extended beyond basketball into matters of privilege, representation, and urban perception.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 5

LeBron James doesn’t want to be in Akron any longer, Rich Paul says

Agent Rich Paul offered additional context to recent comments made by LeBron James about certain NBA cities, including Memphis and Milwaukee. Speaking on the Game Over podcast, Paul said James’ remarks weren’t unusual, noting that even his hometown of Akron isn’t a place he necessarily enjoys spending time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 5

Lakers’ Potential Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic And Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers were flying high in March, but they have come crashing down to Earth in April. The Lakers have suffered hammer blows at the start of the month in the form of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being ruled out for the rest of the regular season due to injuries.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 5

LeBron James doubles down on comments about Memphis, Milwaukee

Lakers forward LeBron James expanded on his recent comments about Memphis on Saturday, adding Milwaukee to the list of cities he doesn’t enjoy visiting.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 4

JJ Redick Opens Up On Lakers’ Game Plan Without Austin Reaves And Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers were looking like a major title threat before the latest bout of injuries derailed their season. Now, without two of his team’s top scorers, JJ Redick says there’s a lot that will change.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 4

How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage

The injuries to Reaves and Dončić may close the door on this season, but they could quietly open a much bigger one for the future in Los Angeles.

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

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

Lakers' Austin Reaves out for remainder of season

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 4

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Decision After Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart Injury Update

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an era of uncertainty. After Luka Doncic’s Grade II hamstring injury, he will miss the playoffs. Unfortunately, trouble isn’t coming to an end for the team.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4