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JJ Redick Gives Keys For Lakers In Second Half ‘Sprint’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has done a good job of steering the team throughout the 2025-26 season. The Lakers remain in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race despite not having their roster fully healthy for most of the year.

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NBA Source All but Confirms LeBron James’ Free Agency Decision Amid Cavs Rumors

Barely two weeks after the trade deadline, LeBon James’ exit remains the talk of the town. His free agent status for next season has put a lot of teams on notice, especially the franchise where he began his career.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20

Lakers' star trio back together to battle resurgent Clippers

There will be far more than pride on the line as the Battle of L.A. resumes Friday with plenty at stake for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the host Los Angeles Lakers.

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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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J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / February 20

JJ Redick Shares Details on Lakers' Defensive Adjustments

There's no question about the Los Angeles Lakers' offensive prowess. When a coach like JJ Redick has LeBron James and Luka Doncic on his roster, it's easy to have a 116.0 offensive rating in an offense-minded league.

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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.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / February 20

Austin Reaves Confirms Lakers’ Playoffs Preparation Is Already Underway Despite Lingering Roster Issue

The basketball gods are happy with the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter the last chapter of the regular season with the healthiest roster they have had all season long.

LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / February 20

Lakers Face Second-Of-Its-Kind Scenario In LeBron James Era Ahead Of Clippers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers’ campaign this season has been mostly plagued by injuries. LeBron James missed the start of the season due to a sciatica injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20

Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant

Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.

Why Kevin Durant's response to burner account accusations isn't adding up

Cade Cunningham makes history, leads Pistons past Knicks in battle of top East contenders

Pistons' Cade Cunningham calls out top NBA stars for being floppers

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Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / February 19

4 Center Options For The Lakers To Replace Deandre Ayton This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to close the season with their current roster, but these could very well be the final months that this current group is together.

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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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Pistons' Cade Cunningham calls out top NBA stars for being floppers

Cade Cunningham has taken a stand against NBA stars who play too much for the referees’ whistle. The Detroit Pistons point guard shared his thoughts on what he believes is the biggest issue in the NBA today during an interview with GQ’s Matthew Roberson.

Cade Cunningham makes history, leads Pistons past Knicks in battle of top East contenders

Cade Cunningham makes bold claim ahead of Olympics

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Luka Doncic’s eye-opening revelation about Luke Kennard

LOS ANGELES – It’s been two weeks now that the Los Angeles Lakers have had Luke Kennard following the NBA trade deadline, but Thursday was his first practice with the team.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 19

Lakers Receive Major Boost After NBA All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Lakers will get back to work on Friday, hosting Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. It’ll be the first game for the Lakers coming out of the NBA All-Star break and the second game of a back-to-back set for the Clippers, as they’ll face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / February 19

Re-signing Austin Reaves sits atop Lakers’ offseason agenda

The Lakers are headed toward a pivotal offseason, one that will shape how they build around Luka Doncic moving forward. And according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers’ top priority has already been identified.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 19

Who are the most important Lakers in their playoff push?

Even if it is well past the midway point of the season, the second-half push that comes after the All-Star break is very real. With the playoffs quickly approaching, the sense of urgency builds and crescendos throughout the postseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 19

JJ Redick expects Lakers to have Luka Doncic, others back vs. Clippers

When the Los Angeles Lakers return from the All-Star break on Friday, they expect to have their full complement of players for a change. Head coach JJ Redick said Thursday all players would be available for the Lakers' contest against the rival Clippers, including Luka Doncic.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 19

Watch: Austin Reaves Gives Inside Look At Training Regimen In Collab With Whistle & Factor

The journey of Austin Reaves from undrafted rookie to a legit All-Star caliber player for the Los Angeles Lakers is truly an amazing story. Reaves has gone from a solid reliable reserve to primary offensive creator in his five NBA seasons and that has required a lot of hard work to get to this level.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Lakers Announce Bronny James News on Thursday

In his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has continued to split time between the NBA and the G League as he works to establish himself in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / February 19

Rui Hachimura Opens Up About Feeling Of Trade Deadline Passing

As is always the case every season, there were a lot of rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as the NBA trade deadline approached. One name that has been brought up as someone who could potentially be moved for a couple of seasons now is forward Rui Hachimura.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

How much money LeBron James could make from a retirement tour is revealed

An extended farewell tour may end up being too good for LeBron James to pass up. The Los Angeles Lakers star James could be in line to make in the range of $40 million to $75 million for the media streaming rights to his potential retirement tour next season, Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland reported on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18