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On YouTubeMarcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Marcus Smart identifies key reason Lakers haven’t peaked
For Lakers guard Marcus Smart, the best has yet to come for his team, as he offered an optimistic point of view at practice on Monday. While coach JJ Redick took responsibility for the Lakers’ shortcomings on offense, Smart identified the bigger picture for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 23
JJ Redick felt the Lakers were ‘awful’ offensively against Celtics 
When you’re run off the floor by your rival, there aren’t many positives that can be taken away. Particularly with the way things played out in the fourth quarter, there was definitely a very sour taste in the mouths of fans walking away from that contest.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Max Kellerman unloads on Lakers star Luka Doncic as Rich Paul remains noticeably silent
Rich Paul was quiet when Max Kellerman blasted Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic with plenty of criticism. Paul and Kellerman took part in a Feb. 18 episode of the Game Over podcast.
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?
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 23
Lakers Legend Rips Team After Blowout Loss to Celtics
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers played host to the arch-rival Boston Celtics in a special game that preceded Pat Riley’s statue unveiling, with the majority of the Showtime Lakers in attendance, including Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy.
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.
Rui Hachimura News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Rui Hachimura on flailing offense vs. Celtics, where to improve
While much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive issues this season, it was their offense that failed them during their 111-89 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 23
Lakers Injury News: Jaxson Hayes Considered Day-To-Day With Ankle Bruise
The Los Angeles Lakers entered their matchup against the Boston Celtics healthy, but that quickly changed once Jaxson Hayes was ruled out from the contest due to an ankle injury.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / February 23
Why a LeBron James return to Cavs remains complicated
Any summer involving Lakers superstar LeBron James is going to invite speculation. This one will be no different. James is entering his offseason with a $52.6 million expiring contract, and the idea of a return to the Cavaliers has once again surfaced.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 23
Lakers Notes: Cap math, Kawhi scenarios, offseason targets
The Lakers’ financial picture could shift quickly depending on decisions from Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart. As Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron outlines, those player options and cap holds will dictate just how aggressive L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 23
LeBron James Has ‘Utmost Respect’ For Pat Riley
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a personal history with the legendary Pat Riley. In the summer of 2010, James would join the Miami Heat, where Riley still serves as team President, and they went on to win two NBA Championships in four seasons.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 23
Pat Riley: Lakers Picked Right Head Coach With JJ Redick
Along with all of the legendary players who have worn the Los Angeles Lakers jersey, this franchise has also been home to some of the greatest coaches in NBA history.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 23
Lakers set themselves up for cap flexibility, and a wide-open summer
The Lakers didn’t make a splash at the trade deadline, and that was very much the point. According to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron, Los Angeles’ decision to sit tight has positioned the franchise for a potentially aggressive — and flexible — summer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 23
Luka Doncic Feels Chemistry With Austin Reaves & LeBron James Is Not There Yet
The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can create for others as well.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Marcus Smart, JJ Redick praise Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla amid COTY campaign
LOS ANGELES — Former Boston Celtics veteran and current Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has a unique perspective. He’s one of just 42 players to don the green and white and the purple and gold in his NBA career.
NBA News / The SportsRush / February 23
Skip Bayless Rips Lakers For Humiliating Loss in Front of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Sunday was a monumental day for the Los Angeles Lakers. The storied franchise honored arguably the greatest coach in the team’s history, Pat Riley. The head coach of the ‘Showtime’ era received a statue at Star Plaza. The best way the current-day roster could show its appreciation was to win against the Boston Celtics.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 23
Austin Reaves Admits He & Lakers ‘Can’t Stay Frustrated’ At Officials
The Los Angeles Lakers have garnered a bit of a reputation as a team that constantly complains to the officials, sometimes to a fault as it can prevent them from getting back on defense and giving up easy buckets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Concerning stat could mean trouble for the Lakers NBA Finals hopes
The Los Angeles Lakers recently absorbed a staggering 111-89 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics, a loss that highlighted both emotional and tactical vulnerabilities.
Pat Riley News / BasketballNews.com / February 23
Lakers honor franchise legend Pat Riley
The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to one of the most influential figures in NBA history on Feb. 22, 2026, unveiling a bronze statue of Hall of Famer Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena in Star Plaza.
James Worthy News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Lakers legend shreds the team after loss to the Celtics
James Worthy knows what it takes to win titles in the NBA, and he doesn’t see it in the current version of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers legend, who
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Lakers Legend Makes Opinion of JJ Redick Very Clear
Pat Riley is widely regarded as one of the best coaches the Los Angeles Lakers ever had. Regarded as the brains behind the Showtime Lakers, he understands how to run a successful basketball team full of stars like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and more.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
Jaylen Brown sends confident message after LeBron James' MVP endorsement
Brown's performance has reshaped the narrative around both himself and the Celtics as a whole.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / February 23
Frustrated Austin Reaves Responds To 3 Debatable Technical Fouls Called Against Lakers
Sunday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics marked another iteration of the epic showdown between two of the most storied franchises in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 23
Luka Doncic Admits Chemistry Issues With LeBron James, Austin Reaves: 'We’re Not There Yet'
The Lakers lost to the Celtics 89-111 tonight in an abysmal showcase by the team, which their big three could not compensate for tonight. Following the game, Luka Doncic spoke to the media and addressed multiple issues with the Lakers’ offense and response to the Celtics’ physicality.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics
On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 22
Pat Riley Breaks Silence on JJ Redick and Lakers' Direction
After the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach before the start of last season, the storied franchise received a lot of criticism for the decision to bring in a first-time head coach with no coaching experience on any level.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 22
Lakers tickets could see massive price hike after franchise sale
The Los Angeles Lakers sent out season-ticket renewal forms this week, and the price increases made it pretty clear where Mark Walter wants to take his $10 billion investment.
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