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'All Over the Place': Lakers Star Insists He, Not LeBron or Luka, Controls Locker Room Mood

The recent final shot miss against the Magic proved that the two superstars are not on the same page. More visual evidence of LeBron James and Luka Doncic allegedly not talking to each other raised more concerns.

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'My Tears Were Contagious': Lakers Star Details Scary Health Issue That Forced Him Into Isolation

Before the pandemic had forced the NBA into a ‘bubble,’ Marcus Smart was already having a hard time. He passed on the Tokyo Olympics due to injuries when he contracted a viral condition.

Maxi Kleber News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 2

How Maxi Kleber made a big impact in his short shift

LOS ANGELES — On the season, Maxi Kleber has only played in 34 of the Lakers’ 59 games and averages fewer than 11 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 2

Luka Doncic reacts to linking up with ‘GOAT’ Novak Djokovic after LA Lakers game

Luka Doncic expressed his excitement after connecting with Novak Djokovic following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings. The Slovenian guard produced an efficient outing at Crypto.com Arena with the 24-time Grand Slam champion seated courtside.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

Ex-ESPN Analyst Says Lakers Are 'Sorry' to Sign Deandre Ayton as Teammates Show Distrustful Sign

Are the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with Deandre Ayton‘s “bad ways” that the Portland Trail Blazers reportedly dealt with less than a year ago? It is no secret anymore that he is not happy with his role with the Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Rui Hachimura News / Hardwood Heroics / March 2

Rui Hachimura Sends Bold Warning About Los Angeles Lakers’ Championship Ceiling After 2 Dominant Wins: 'When We Play Good'

Over the last two games, the Los Angeles Lakers have performed admirably, and Rui Hachimura has seen what the squad is capable of. The Lakers are expected to be a serious playoff team — even a potential championship bid could happen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

Ex-Cavs Star Reveals He 'Was Forced to Hate' LeBron James Due to Carmelo Anthony

The NBA the Cbusiness brought Shump to Cleveland but his heart was still in the Big Apple. The Cavaliers first championship run was built on the breakup of the iconic Knickstape era in New York.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 2

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Kings

It’s been a very long time since the Lakers had blowouts like this in consecutive games. You have to go back to mid-November to even find games with margins similar to this, but these Lakers did it in back-to-back days.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Channing Frye unloads on Lakers’ Deandre Ayton over Clint Capela remark

Deandre Ayton made waves recently when he expressed his frustrations regarding his role for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was heard saying that the Lakers were turning him into “Clint Capela”, as if that was a bad thing on its own.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 2

Lakers Player Ratings: Offensive Firepower Overwhelms Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers put together one of their most complete offensive performances of the season in a dominant 128-104 win over the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 2

Russell Westbrook Locks Horns With Lakers’ Maxi Kleber As Fight Breaks Out In His Agonizing LA Return

The Los Angeles Lakers played the Sacramento Kings at the Crypto.com Arena in a game that resulted in a lopsided 128-104 win for the hosts. Russell Westbrook was involved in multiple incidents against his former team that eventually showed how karma bit him twice tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Lakers’ LeBron James has epic reaction to Bronny James’ 3 vs. Kings

Sunday night presented a bit of a reprieve for the inconsistent Los Angeles Lakers, as they faced a horrid team in the Sacramento Kings in the confines of their home.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Shannon Sharpe Left Baffled After Lakers Legend Hates on LeBron James

The criticism surrounding LeBron James isn’t coming from random corners of the internet anymore. This time, it’s coming from within the family. A former Los Angeles Lakers great has openly questioned LeBron’s place in L.A., and that didn’t sit well with Shannon Sharpe.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Luka Doncic accidentally scored the most streetball bucket of the season

Luka Doncic unintentionally sent in his audition tape on Sunday for the 2026 edition of the AND1 mixtape. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was making his move against Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden in the third quarter of the California clash at Crypto.com Arena in L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 2

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Lakers too much for Kings

Luka Doncic scored 28 points with nine assists and LeBron James added 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a successful back-to-back with a 128-104 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Available Vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings and LeBron James (left foot arthritis) and Rui Hachimura (illness) are both available to play.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Rui Hachimura Injury Update Emerges Before Lakers Game

Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for the last two games. The 6-foot-8 forward has been nursing an illness and has been forced to sit out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

LeBron James reveals if his daughter Zhuri will play basketball

Three basketball players in the James family is apparently more than enough. LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri was in attendance at Chase Center in San Francisco Calif.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Warriors Game

Bronny James is in his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his role has largely mirrored what he experienced as a rookie. Through 29 appearances this year, James has averaged 2.2 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in limited minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range.

Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / March 1

'Anything’s Possible': Shaquille O’Neal Straight Up Refutes Charles Barkley, Declares Lakers are Contenders

The 2025-26 NBA season has been far from smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers. While, they are still hopeful of a postseason berth, the Lakers haven’t proven that they deserve to be among the select group of championship contenders.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

JJ Redick Commends Luke Kennard For Creating ‘Blender’ In Offense

When the trade deadline came and went, the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone move was acquiring Luke Kennard. While Kennard is an upgrade from Gabe Vincent, there were lofty expectations to bring in more 3-and-D personnel to vault L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

JJ Redick: Luka Doncic Is ‘Major Stakeholder’ For Lakers

Luka Doncic has been great for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season, though the team still finds itself leaving much to be desired on the basketball floor.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 1

Charles Barkley has a brutal reaction to Deandre Ayton’s ‘Dominayton’ nickname

Charles Barkley did not hold back when reacting to Deandre Ayton’s self-styled nickname. The Los Angeles Lakers center recently made headlines for comments about his role, but Barkley quickly shifted the focus to Ayton’s production.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Udonis Haslem calls out who’s to blame for the Lakers’ skid

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to find their groove since action resumed in the NBA following the league’s All-Star Weekend. After the break, LeBron James and company have gone just 1-3, entering Saturday on a three-game losing skid, with each loss seemingly more infuriating than the last.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27