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LeBron James’ Cleveland return felt like a possible goodbye

LeBron James looked fairly old in the Lakers’ 129-99 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He had his moments. But they were very few. He had more moments where didn’t look … well, like LeBron James.

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Bronny James Steps In to Salvage LeBron James’ Pride After Tearful Cavs Tribute

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed in Cleveland, it was bound to be a night of nostalgia and raw emotion. In what could be the Akron Hammer’s last game in Cleveland, the Rocket Arena had the privilege of seeing two generations of James’ play.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 28

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Cavs

Another game against a quality team equals another blowout loss for the Lakers. In defeats, the Lakers have continued to have the same problems and they were exposed once again in Cleveland.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 28

Charles Barkley Unconvinced by LeBron James’ 'Borderline' All-Star Bid, Wants Other Players to Shine

LeBron James not being named an All-Star starter this year felt strange at first. Almost wrong. For two decades, The King’s spot in that lineup was a given.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Bronny James News / Bleacher Report / January 28

Watch: Bronny had Cavs fans on their feet ️

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 28

Lakers collapse in third quarter, fall to Cavaliers

The Lakers suffered a brutal third-quarter meltdown, getting outscored 42–22 as the Cavaliers pulled away for a 129-99 win Wednesday night. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly going up by five.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Luka Doncic hurts himself on the Cavaliers’ raised court

Luka Doncic became the latest player to have a mishap with the home court in Cleveland. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 28

Lakers Blown Out By Cavaliers In LeBron James Homecoming

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Wednesday night when they traveled to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James returning to Cleveland is always special, and this could potentially have been his last game there as a visiting player.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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Dalton Knecht News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Report: One Lakers player has demanded a trade

One Los Angeles Lakers player wants to be traded (again). Lakers swingman Dalton Knecht recently approached the team’s front office and asked for a trade, Lakers writer Anthony Irwin of Offside reports this week.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 28

NBA Rumors: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Suns

The Lakers are clearly hunting for wing help, and Rui Hachimura’s name is in the mix. According to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles has made Hachimura and his $18.3 million expiring contract available as it surveys the trade market.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Lakers Make Trade Decision on 6-Foot-8 Starter

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring every avenue to upgrade before the trade deadline. But currently, among the roster, only Rui Hachimura's name keeps popping up in trade circles.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / January 28

Open To Including Rui Hachimura In Trade Before Deadline?

Over the past couple of years, forward Rui Hachimura has grown into one of the most important players to the success of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been the Lakers’ most consistent 3-point shooter and has improved greatly as both a rebounder and defender.

Dalton Knecht News / Lakers Nation / January 28

Willing To Move Dalton Knecht At Trade Deadline

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was believed the team had gotten the steal of the draft.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 28

Big Men Across NBA Want To Play With Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the very few players in NBA history who can argue that they’re a better creator and playmaker than scorer despite being elite in both areas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 28

Jake LaRavia Trolls 13-Year-Old Luka Doncic’s Gravity Defying Move After Taking a Shot at Jaxson Hayes

The discourse around the Los Angeles Lakers would give the impression that their team chemistry is a big problem. Various stories have come out over the

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / January 28

Three potential landing spots if LeBron James parts ways with Lakers

LeBron James returns to Cleveland tonight. That alone carries weight. Not just because of what he means to the franchise, but because it is fair to wonder how many of these returns are left.

Austin Reaves News / The SportsRush / January 28

'They’re Gonna Need Him': Austin Reaves’ Playoff Leap Will Determine Lakers’ Ceiling, Says Danny Green

Early on in the 25/26 season, when the Los Angeles Lakers were flying high, Austin Reaves was one of their best players. Of course, he was playing a supporting role to Luka Doncic, but it was key, and something they’re missing in their current rollercoaster stretch.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Lakers’ unheralded rookie staying ready amid Nick Smith Jr., Drew Timme success

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr.

Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 27

Rui Hachimura Opens Up About Embracing Bench Role With Lakers

Over the course of the 2025-26 NBA season, veteran forward Rui Hachimura has shifted from a consistent starter to the team's sixth man. A drastic change like this can go one of two ways: either Hachimura embraces it and finds a way to flourish, or resents it and eventually wants to leave the team because of it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 27

Lakers Get Bad News on Trade Target Herb Jones

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with time running out for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers to make moves in order to address the long-term future, prepare for a run in the playoffs, or part ways with players to build draft assets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Lakers at crossroads as deadline nears and clock ticks louder

The Lakers look like a contender on paper. In reality, they feel more like a work in progress with a ticking clock. Los Angeles sits fifth in the West and comfortably over .500, but the numbers under the hood are less flattering.