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Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers scored a much-needed win on Friday night. They blew out the Washington Wizards, 142-111.

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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Wizards

Nothing like playing the Wizards to make a team look elite. Los Angeles destroyed Washington on Friday night, with Luka Dončić ending the first half with a triple-double.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Bronny James does best LeBron impression with fast break slam dunk

The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column on Friday following their 142-111 win against the Washington Wizards. Late in the fourth quarter, with the game already in hand, the Lakers put seldom-used guard Bronny James in the game who shot out on the fast break, and threw down a dunk reminiscent of his dad LeBron’s signature fast breaks.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / January 30

Luka Doncic posts 37-point triple-double as Lakers crush Wizards

Luka Doncic punctuated his sixth triple-double of the season with 37 points, leading three Los Angeles scorers with at least 20 points as the Lakers rolled past the Washington Wizards, 142-111, on Friday in Washington, D.C.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 30

Lakers easily beat Wizards on the road

After their worst loss of the season against the Cavs, the Lakers bounced back with a 142-111 blowout victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 30

Luka Doncic Records Dominant Triple-Double To Lead Lakers To Win Over Wizards

After a rough loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back on track on Friday night when they continued their road trip against the Washington Wizards.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 30

Luka Doncic accomplishes feat no other Lakers player has ever done

Aside from Doncic's dominance, it is a huge win for the 29-18 Lakers.

LeBron James doesn't want a retirement tour for one simple reason

Are Lakers close to trading for former top-five pick?

Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson apologizes to LeBron James after Donovan Mitchell comment goes viral

Predicting the Western Conference's All-Star reserves

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / January 30

Watch: 41-year-old LeBron just showing off

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Report: Four teams are interested in signing LeBron James for next season

LeBron James may have a few options for a potential Year 24 in the NBA.

Could LeBron James return to Cleveland next season?

LeBron James doesn't want a retirement tour for one simple reason

Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson apologizes to LeBron James after Donovan Mitchell comment goes viral

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 30

Luka Doncic Available, Austin Reaves Out Vs. Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left calf strain) is out but Luka Doncic (left ankle soreness) is available for Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards.

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 30

Luka Dončić is excited for Austin Reaves’ impending return

The Lakers have struggled without Austin Reaves. They’ve gone 9-8 during his time away due to his calf strain, unable to stack wins against the NBA’s top teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 30

Lakers Hit With Double Trade Blow as League Sources Confirm $180M Decision

The window to fix flaws is closing fast. And for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of their most obvious solutions just disappeared from the board. As the Feb.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 30

Are Lakers close to trading for former top-five pick?

The former No. 4 pick has been tangled up in trade rumors.

Lakers' Luka Doncic in question as road trip continues at Wizards

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active NBA players with 100 3's as a rookie' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Insider Reveals Lakers Offer For $95 Million Wing

LOS ANGELES — With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Los Angeles Lakers remain as active as ever on the trade market. To address their need for a two-way wing, the Lakers have turned to De’Andre Hunter and a Cavs insider has revealed the details of their trade offer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 30