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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 11
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Jarred Vanderbilt, seeding
The Lakers may be short-handed, but LeBron James is making sure they’re not short on production. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, James has shifted back into a primary offensive role.
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 11
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Ability To Overcome Adversity & Clinch Home-Court Advantage
The Los Angeles Lakers will have home-court advantage in the first round, no matter the result of their final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
25 NBA players who were ahead of their time
NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 11
What are the Lakers’ playoff seeding scenarios? 
After an exciting four-team battle for seeding in the Western Conference throughout the second half of the season, all but two teams are locked into their spot playoff spots heading into the final day.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 11
Lakers Luka Doncic Reunites With Daughters Amid Custody Battle
Luka Doncic has had a rough few years off the court. He had some problems with his mother, the franchise he had led for seven seasons traded him in a move that blindsided him, and just when things seemed to be going well in Los Angeles, his relationship fell apart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 11
Jarred Vanderbilt Emphasizes ‘Unity’ After Spat With JJ Redick
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and head coach JJ Redick made headlines for a sideline altercation during the team’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 11
3 Best Playoff-Eligible Options for Lakers to Fill Open Roster Spot
After waiving guard Kobe Bufkin earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers officially have an open roster spot to work with, which could help them heading into the NBA playoffs.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 11
LeBron James Reveals Feelings About Returning To Primary Scoring Role
The story surrounding LeBron James in the second half of the season has been his willingness to take a step back. He became the Los Angeles Lakers’ third scoring option — a brand new role for him in Year 23 — behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, resulting in the team’s best stretch of the season.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 11
Marcus Smart ‘Felt Great’ In Return After ‘Stressful’ Absence
The Los Angeles Lakers got their first piece of good injury news in several weeks when Marcus Smart was cleared to return to the lineup on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 11
How Lakers improved defense fueled win over the Suns
Defense wins championships, as the old adage goes. While this team is unlikely to reach championship heights, it has secured the Lakers no lower than a fourth seed in the playoffs.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
LeBron James has cryptic message about facing Steph Curry again
LeBron James and Steph Curry went the entire season without playing against each other, and James is using that fact to once again raise questions about his own future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 11
'Two cerebral basketball players': Lakers' LeBron James addresses connection with Luke Kennard
The real story centered on the connection between James and Kennard, a pairing that continues to develop as the Lakers navigate through roster limitations.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
JJ Redick admits rivals eager to face injury-hit Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the final weekend of the 2025-26 NBA regular season in a vulnerable position, short-handed due to significant injuries. With star guard Luka Doncic sidelined by a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and key contributor Austin Reaves out with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury, the team sits at 51-29, holding the No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 10
Will Lakers add to their roster ahead of the playoffs?
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves dealing with injuries late in the season, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will have to get creative.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 10
Lakers To Waive Kobe Bufkin
The Lakers are placing guard Kobe Bufkin on waivers ahead of Friday’s 5:00 pm ET deadline, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The transaction will open up a spot on Los Angeles’ standard 15-man roster and the team is expected to evaluate options for that opening this weekend, Charania adds.
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