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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 19
Lakers win second straight game over Rockets behind another great Luka Dončić performance 
The Lakers extend their winning streak to seven with a Luka Dončić second-half masterclass for a second-straight win over the Houston Rockets, 124-116, on Wednesday night. The game began with LeBron James draining a 3-pointer for LA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 19
Luka Doncic & LeBron James Lead Lakers To Win Over Rockets To Clinch Tiebreaker
The Los Angeles Lakers went into Wednesday night playing their best basketball of the season, winners of six straight, including a few over playoff teams.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18
Horrendous first half sets tone for Nets in blowout loss to Thunder
It is no secret that the Brooklyn Nets have had a terrible season and were staring down a huge mismatch against the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / March 18
FSG Reportedly Not Interested In Expansion Team, Limiting LeBron James’ Ownership Options
LeBron James‘ partnership with Fenway Sports Group won’t help him get any closer to becoming an NBA owner, according to Joe Vardon and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18
Lakers seeking new jersey patch sponsor post-Bibigo
The Los Angeles Lakers have formally opened the bidding process for a new jersey patch sponsor beginning with the 2026–27 NBA season and beyond. It signals the end of their current five-year agreement with Bibigo, which began in 2021 and was valued at over $100 million.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18
LeBron James’ potential future NBA ownership venture falling apart
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James trended Monday for a monstrous dunk against the Houston Rockets. But now a potential future venture appears to be dunking on him.
Luka Doncic News / Hardwood Heroics / March 18
Former NBA Star Snubs Luka Doncic From First Team All-NBA Despite Lakers Dominance
Luka Doncic has been putting on a dominant display ever since arriving at the Los Angeles Lakers in a stunning trade from the Dallas Mavericks. The Slovenian superstar has quickly emerged as the new face of the franchise.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / March 18
Deandre Ayton Has “Bought In” To Role With Lakers
After airing his displeasure last month with the way the Lakers were using him, Deandre Ayton now says he’s fully committed to succeeding in his role and helping the team win, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 18
Rich Paul Drops Blunt Truth on Lakers ‘Better Without LeBron’ Talk
One of the lingering conversations that has followed the Los Angeles Lakers throughout much of the season has been their play without star forward LeBron James. This topic gained even more attention in recent weeks, particularly after James missed time earlier this month and the Lakers still managed to continue their upward trend.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 18
Nick Wright Questions Old-School Narratives After Crew Downplays Lakers’ Big Win
The Los Angeles Lakers are just stacking wins. A wild overtime escape against the Denver Nuggets lit up the timeline for the takes that followed. Somewhere between the chaos and the clutch, the old-school vs.
Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 18
Lakers’ Defensive Commitment Has Marcus Smart Making Bold Claim
Over the last couple of weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the league’s hottest teams, riding a six-game winning streak heading into Wednesday’s
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 18
Luka Doncic Invites Viral Child Fan To Next Lakers Home Game
The Los Angeles Lakers’ overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets was one of their most impressive of the year and one of the best games of the entire NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18
Lakers star Deandre Ayton’s lightbulb moment after Clint Capela fiasco
Deandre Ayton has had a mixed start to life at the Los Angeles Lakers, and much of that is down to his new role on the team. Used to being the focal point on offense, it is no secret that Ayton has had his struggles being the defensive lynchpin on an offensively stacked roster.
LeBron James News / HITC / March 18
Kevin Durant names a scenario where Michael Jordan could have joined LeBron James in the 40k club
Kevin Durant has outlined how Michael Jordan could have joined LeBron James in the 40,000-point club, pointing to one key factor that limited his total.
Deandre Ayton News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton seemingly confirmed what many have said about his effort in recent weeks. Ayton said he had something of an epiphany earlier this week amid a temporarily reduced role and realized he was not fulfilling his role with the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 18
JJ Redick Believes LeBron James Being ‘Third-Highest-Used Player’ Is Best For Lakers
Year 23 has been a different one from LeBron James because for the first time in his career, he isn’t the best player on his own team. The Los Angeles Lakers have pivoted to Luka Doncic as the franchise’s current and future face, while Austin Reaves has ascended into a legitimate superstar on the offensive end.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 18
Kendrick Perkins Shares Strong Take About Lakers' Luka Doncic Making All-NBA First Team
The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting No. 3 in the Western Conference with a 43-25 record despite experts casting major doubts on their roster's ability to affect winning at a high-level due to flaws in the construction of the roster around Luka Doncic.
Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
Exclusive: Bronny James reveals ‘bucket’ mentality amid Lakers-G League shuffle
Last season as a rookie, the plan was always for Bronny James to spend plenty of time with the Los Angeles Lakers’ South Bay affiliate in the G League.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17
Lakers Legend Stunned as Luka Doncic Ties Him in Surprising Feat
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and one of the main reasons for the team’s recent success, winning six straight games, is the play of superstar guard Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments
Durant may say he's the offense, but if opposing teams can keep him in check, that offense needs to expand to other players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 17
Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season
The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / March 16
LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future
At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?
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