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ESPN’s Dave McMenamin Claims ' James Could Sign With The Clippers'

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the end of the 2025-26 season. However, a surprising new free agency destination has just emerged for LeBron James. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps recently dropped a huge update regarding the future of LeBron James.

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'He’s the MVP': Lakers Teammate Gets Honest on Luka Doncic

As the MVP race is about to get exciting, the Lakers locker room has a clear favorite. Right after the win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 31, Rui Hachimura put Luka Doncic’s name at the top of the list. Hachimura praised Doncic, saying, “You can see he’s the MVP.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 1

Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart Out Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Thursday’s big matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) continues to be listed as out.

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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.

Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Move Before NBA Playoffs

Dalton Knecht and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a fourth-straight win on Tuesday, jumping to 50-26 on the 2025-26 NBA season after a 127-113 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

Lakers vs. Thunder: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (Apr 2)

The Los Angeles Lakers travel to the Paycom Center on Thursday night to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a high-stakes Western Conference showdown. While the Lakers are fighting to secure a top-three seed and avoid the unpredictability of the Play-In Tournament, the Thunder are looking to maintain their grip on the #1 seed in the West.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / April 1

Luka Doncic Speaks on Making His MVP Case Like Victor Wembanyama

Luka Doncic is letting his game do the talking in the MVP race. Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127–113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 31, 2026, the Lakers star was asked about Victor Wembanyama’s public campaigning for the award.

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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.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / April 1

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 Rui Hachimura reaching 5,000 career points.

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 1

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.

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.

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.