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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 21
Jeanie Buss Gets Candid About LeBron James’ Lakers Future
With the NBA playoffs in full swing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the end of the 2025-26 season is drawing near for all 30 teams in the league. Although
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 21
Jaxson Hayes Has Obtained Slovenian Passport To Play With Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has quickly built a strong relationship with teammate Luka Doncic both on and off the court, so much so that he has been trying to get a Slovenian passport to play for their national team during the summer.
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 21
How Lakers defense shut down the Rockets in Game 1 
Following the first matchup of any playoff series, both teams, win or lose, return to the drawing board and strategize what they can take forward in future contests.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 21
Rui Hachimura Missed Luka Doncic’s Hijinks When He Was Away From Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are holding out hope that Luka Doncic can join them at some point on the court during the playoffs. The Lakers are off to a solid start in the postseason as they currently own a 1-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 21
Kevin Durant's Injury Situation Would Change Nothing for the Lakers in Game 2
The Lakers went into this first-round series as the shorthanded team. No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. Then Kevin Durant went down too, and suddenly Game 1 felt more level than anyone expected.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 21
Jaxson Hayes Enjoys Seeing Luke Kennard Succeed After Watching Him Growing Up In Ohio
Luke Kennard has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers hoped for and more when they acquired him at the trade deadline. Kennard has fit in perfectly on the Lakers roster, acting as the team’s best shooting threat but also a reliable secondary ball-handler behind LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 21
Jeanie Buss: Kobe Bryant Would Be Excited To See Luka Doncic With Lakers
Luka Doncic is set to lead the Los Angeles Lakers for years following his contract extension this past summer. There is arguably no better superstar to serve as the face of the franchise after LeBron James than Doncic given his age, talent and global appeal.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 21
JJ Redick: It’s Been ‘Really Nice’ To Have Luka Doncic Back With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to take down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round playoff series despite being without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / April 21
LeBron James Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tonight vs. Rockets?
LeBron James faced significant criticism for his alleged lack of form. However, once he reached his prime, the Akron-born silenced his critics with some stellar performances.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 21
Lakers Hire Ryan Kantor As Vice President Of Global Operations
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have hired Ryan Kantor to become their new Vice President of Global Partnerships. In the newly created role, Kantor will lead and oversee sponsorship revenue generation, sale strategy and new business opportunities both domestically and internationally.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 21
Deandre Ayton says JJ Redick’s trust in him gave him confidence vs. Rockets
The injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves mean the asks of the Lakers’ role players have increased, both in terms of responsibilities and expected production.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Lakers still without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves; expect bigger test in Game 2
The Lakers will again be without their starting backcourt for Game 2. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both out Tuesday against the Rockets, as noted by The Athletic’s Dan Woike.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has had Luke Kennard stock for over a decade
The Los Angeles Lakers needed other players to step up down the stretch before the NBA Playoffs. King James can still take over games, but those moments are getting fewer and farther between, which gives other players a chance to step up.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 20
JJ Redick’s Message to Luke Kennard Could Change Everything for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay afloat in the NBA playoffs despite playing with a short-handed roster. Both the Lakers and Houston Rockets were missing stars in Game 1 of their series, however.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Maverick Carter shares LeBron James’ post-retirement plans
LeBron James appears to have already done a lot of thinking about what his post-playing career is going to look like. Maverick Carter, James’ longtime business partner, appeared at the Semafor World Economy recently and opened up about what the two have planned once James retires.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 20
Jeanie Buss may have hinted at LeBron James' retirement
For months, NBA fans and analysts have speculated whether this is the end of the line for James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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