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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 5
Los Angeles Lakers Expected to Shop Young Forward This Summer Amid Contract Overhaul
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a pressure stretch where every rotation minute feels like an audition. The roster looks unsettled, the roles aren’t locked, and a lot is going on.
Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / April 5
Former Tennessee Vols basketball star Dalton Knecht finally gets some positive news about his NBA career
Former Tennessee Vols basketball standout Dalton Knecht has had a tough start to his NBA career. The former Vol has been unable to lock down a consistent role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
Lakers Must Avoid This Critical Luka Dončić Mistake
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have faced injury issues all season. This hasn’t stopped them from climbing the ultra-competitive Western Conference standings with a 50–27 record.
The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz
How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 5
Initial Estimate For Austin Reaves’ Oblique Injury Timeline
Following an impressive month of March, positivity the Los Angeles Lakers built up has plummeted with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both suffering significant injuries.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / April 5
Luka Doncic Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tonight vs. Mavericks?
The Los Angeles Lakers were crushed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the last game. Not only did they lose the game 139-96, but the Lakers suffered a massive blow.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 5
LeBron James Breaks Silence on Backlash Over His Memphis Comments
When pro athletes use their fame to talk badly about cities, the effects go far beyond the locker room. LeBron James experienced this truth when he made honest remarks about Memphis, which sparked national discussions that extended beyond basketball into matters of privilege, representation, and urban perception.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 5
LeBron James doesn’t want to be in Akron any longer, Rich Paul says
Agent Rich Paul offered additional context to recent comments made by LeBron James about certain NBA cities, including Memphis and Milwaukee. Speaking on the Game Over podcast, Paul said James’ remarks weren’t unusual, noting that even his hometown of Akron isn’t a place he necessarily enjoys spending time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 5
Lakers’ Potential Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic And Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers were flying high in March, but they have come crashing down to Earth in April. The Lakers have suffered hammer blows at the start of the month in the form of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being ruled out for the rest of the regular season due to injuries.
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 / EssentiallySports / April 5
JJ Redick Reveals Second MRI on Austin Reaves After Wrong Imaging as Lakers Face Another Season-Ending Blow
Two days ago, the Los Angeles Lakers had all the momentum before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. That matchup gave JJ Redick’s team a reality check as they lost to the current champions by 43.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 5
LeBron James doubles down on comments about Memphis, Milwaukee
Lakers forward LeBron James expanded on his recent comments about Memphis on Saturday, adding Milwaukee to the list of cities he doesn’t enjoy visiting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / April 4
Trouble In La-La Land, Are The Lakers 'Cooked'?
The Los Angeles Lakers wanted this season to be LeBron James happy swan song. Despite the Lakers playing some of the best basketball since the all-star break, they haven’t received the news that they wanted the past few days.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / April 4
With Doncic and Reaves Down, Could Lakers Sophomores Step Up?
In an area known for occasional earthquakes, two updates from the Lakers have shaken their fans to the core. First, the team announced Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 4
JJ Redick Opens Up On Lakers’ Game Plan Without Austin Reaves And Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers were looking like a major title threat before the latest bout of injuries derailed their season. Now, without two of his team’s top scorers, JJ Redick says there’s a lot that will change.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 4
How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage
The injuries to Reaves and Dončić may close the door on this season, but they could quietly open a much bigger one for the future in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4
Skip Bayless gives LeBron James ‘legendary’ challenge amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries
As Los Angeles Lakers fans digest losing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to their respective regular-season ending injuries, Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless is challenging LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 4
Cooper Flagg Achieves What Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Others Could Not
A teenager rewriting NBA history was not in everyone’s book this season. But Copper Flag defied all the odds by achieving something no basketball legend ever marked in their career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 4
Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart Out, Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable Vs. Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) remains out while Jarred Vanderbilt (right calf soreness) is questionable.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Lakers Facing Bronny James Decision After Unfortunate News
The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be peaking at the perfect time. Entering their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles had surged into the No.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / April 4
Lakers' Austin Reaves out for remainder of season
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Austin Reaves will miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 4
Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Decision After Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart Injury Update
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an era of uncertainty. After Luka Doncic’s Grade II hamstring injury, he will miss the playoffs. Unfortunately, trouble isn’t coming to an end for the team.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis
LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3
Marcus Smart Backs Deandre Ayton Through Lakers Struggles
The Los Angeles Lakers just took a 139-96 beating from the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic leaving in the third quarter with a left hamstring injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 3
Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury
Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season with no confirmed timeline for his return.
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