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Chris Paul Confirms Stance on Retirement U-Turn to Join LeBron James, Lakers

Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Chris Paul might not have envisioned that his farewell tour would get cut short. The soon-to-be Hall of Fame guard’s illustrious career that lasted over two decades came to an unfortunate end when the Toronto Raptors decided to waive him following his arrival from Los Angeles.

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Austin Reaves Credits Rajon Rondo As First Veteran Mentor

An extremely important thing for a young player’s development when they enter the league is having a veteran teammate who can really show them the way both on and off the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 18

Luka Dončić reportedly supported Lakers trade deadline approach

A franchise and its biggest star need to be aligned, and it appears the Lakers have that with Luka Dončić. The Lakers traded for him last February, and he showed that he wanted to stay here by signing an extension in the summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

Jeanie Buss Sounds Uncertain on LeBron James’ Lakers Future With Cryptic Offseason Comments

Remember LeBron James’s much-talked-about announcement of “The Second Decision” in October 2025? The four-time NBA champion is no stranger to speculation about his future.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Suns’ Devin Booker Misses Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential figures in the game of basketball and sports in general as his mindset and competitive spirit defined his illustrious 20-year career.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Jaxson Hayes Unlikely To Compete In NBA Slam Dunk Contest Again

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles has passed and the Los Angeles Lakers were represented well as players like Jaxson Hayes took part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while Luka Doncic and LeBron James played in the All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Why Jeanie Buss thinks her dad Jerry would approve of Lakers sale

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down this season, currently in decent playoff position in the Western Conference coming out of the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 18

LeBron James Details Giving Up Alcohol & Sweets For 2 Months

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to defy Father Time despite being in Year 23. James is in the midst of another strong season during the 2025-26 season, giving the Lakers an outside shot of competing in the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Austin Reaves Faces Cruel Reality as Lakers’ LeBron James, Giannis Plan Emerges

The Lakers did not fail to act at the trade deadline. They chose not to. That distinction now explains why Austin Reaves may be approaching the most complicated decision of his career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Jeanie Buss Believes Dr. Jerry Buss Would Have Supported Sale To Mark Walter

The Los Angeles Lakers have almost always operated as a family business, but that will be changing after Jeanie Buss and her family sold a majority stake to Mark Walter.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Luka Doncic Shares Status Update After All-Star Game Restrictions

Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers' last four games prior to the All-Star break due to a left hamstring strain. While he was able to play during Sunday's All-Star Game, it was in a limited capacity.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 18

LeBron James Discusses What Being Named All-Star For 22nd Time Means To Him

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named as a reserve in the 2026 All-Star Game. It was his 22nd consecutive appearance at the midseason event, the most in NBA history.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Kobe Bryant News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Kobe Bryant’s Close Friend Finally Addresses Controversial Lakers Accusation 6 Years After His Passing

Kobe Bryant still resonates in countless stories across the league, even six years after his tragic passing. This time, however, the latest to surface isn’t about the rings or the points, but about something smaller, quieter, and much more revealing, from Cabbie Richards, a famed Canadian broadcaster and a close friend of Bryant.

Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / February 18