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Rui Hachimura Reaches 5,000 Career Points

There were a number of milestones and accomplishments for the Los Angeles Lakers in their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. One that won’t get nearly as much recognition, but is undoubtedly important, is <a href="/nba/players/rui_hachimura/493483">Rui Hachimura</a> reaching 5,000 career points.

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JJ Redick Credits Players & Staff After Reaching 100 Coaching Wins

With their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers improved their record to 50-26 on the season as head coach JJ Redick reached a couple of milestones.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 1

Luka Doncic Breaks Kobe Bryant Lakers Record; Joins Michael Jordan In NBA History

Luka Doncic returned with a vengeance on Tuesday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers with 42 points and 12 assists in the victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

How many of the players to make the most free throws in each NBA season since the ABA/NBA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 1

Jake LaRavia does the little things to help lead Lakers to a win

LOS ANGELES– The Lakers added another statement win to their impressive March resume on Tuesday night. What began as a slow start turned into a blitzing of the Cavaliers, figuratively and literally, as the Lakers won their 10th straight home game.

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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.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 1

LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For Most Wins In NBA History

With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, LeBron James picked up the 1,229th win of his career combining the regular and postseason, which passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most in NBA history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Lakers’ Luka Doncic jokes that he hurt himself on rare dunk that passes Austin Reaves

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their winning ways going with a comfortable home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This game marked the return of Luka Doncic after a brief one-game suspension due to picking up his 16th technical foul of the season.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 21 active NBA players to score at least 2,000 points in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 1

Marcus Smart Named Finalist For 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate Of The Year Award

The finalists for the 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award were announced by the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was one of them

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 1

One LA Lakers star admits he’s ‘not a leader’ as team clinches 50 wins

A Los Angeles Lakers star made a surprising admission about his role in the team after their latest win pushed them to a major milestone. The Lakers secured a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, officially reaching 50 wins on the season.

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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 1

Luka Doncic Returns From Suspension & Dominates Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing their best basketball of the season in the month of March, and they looked to end it on a high note on Tuesday night when they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second night of a back-to-back.

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J.J. Redick News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Deviates From Usual Opinion On Foul-Baiting Issue As They Face The Thunder In Crucial Match Up

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the subject of heated discussions about his playing style, particularly his foul-baiting. Some people dislike it because they think it is unethical, but the Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has a different opinion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 1

Lamar Odom’s first wife recalls the ‘filters’ Khloe Kardashian had during ex-Lakers star’s stay at a hospital

Lamar Odom’s first wife, Liza Morales, has opened up about the strict control Khloe Kardashian had during the former NBA star’s hospital stay. The revelations come from Netflix’s Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, which revisits the intense and emotional period following Odom’s 2015 medical emergency.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 1

HC Tommy Lloyd Weighs In on Bryce James’ Arizona Future Amid Redshirt Season

Bryce James’ college career has been an anticlimax. Fans expected a thumping arrival from LeBron James’ son but they were met with no minutes and a redshirt season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / April 1

NBA roundup: Lakers down Cavs as LeBron James earns record 1,229th win

Luka Doncic had 42 points and 12 assists, and LeBron James scored 14 points in his NBA-record 1,229th career win, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a decisive 127-113 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Deandre Ayton News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 1

Deandre Ayton’s aggression helps Lakers end March on a high note

LOS ANGELES – The Cavs coming to town as a top Eastern Conference team posed another tough challenge for the Lakers. As was true throughout March, however, the Lakers were up to the test.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 1

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Cavaliers

Coming into March, the Lakers were floating adrift, fresh off three demoralizing losses to the Celtics, Magic and Suns and staring the toughest stretch of the season in the face.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Lakers’ JJ Redick rejects Pat Riley, Phil Jackson comparisons after 100th career win

JJ Redick has been every bit as good a head coach as the Los Angeles Lakers had envisioned when they hired him to replace Darvin Ham prior to the start of the 2024-25 season.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 1

LeBron James sets another record, passes Kareem for most total wins

At this point, it’s almost routine. LeBron James added another record Tuesday night as the Lakers handled the visiting Cavaliers, 127-113. The win was No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Lakers, Nuggets Clinch Playoff Berths

The Nuggets and Lakers clinched playoff spots on Tuesday. Both teams entered tonight’s action in position to clinch those spots if the Suns lost, according to the league office.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 31

NBA Announces Lakers' Playoff Spot on Tuesday

The NBA revealed a significant team accomplishment on X before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Lakers are in third place in the Western Conference standings, which is a great starting point for the postseason.

J.J. Redick News / AirJordanChronicles / March 31