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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 23
NBA Analysts Highlight a Key Stat That Shows Lakers Aren’t Built for Title Contention
The Lakers have Luka Doncic and LeBron James, two of the biggest names in the NBA. They’re the most famous and most talked-about team in the league, and even after last night’s loss, they’re 34-22 and in fifth place in the West, which is still a prime position to make some postseason noise.
LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / February 23
LeBron James becomes first player to reach 43,000 career points in loss to Celtics
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to reach 43,000 career points, hitting the milestone during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-89 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / February 23
LeBron James hints his relationship with Jaylen Brown suffered after Bronny James comments
LeBron James has hinted there may still be tension between him and Jaylen Brown after the Celtics star’s comments about his son Bronny last year. The topic came up after Boston’s 111-89 win over the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, where Brown delivered a standout performance.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
NBA News / The SportsRush / February 23
'No Respect for the Uniform': James Worthy Rips Lakers After Their 111-89 Loss to Jayson Tatum-Less Celtics
The Lakers (34-22) are currently in first place in the Pacific division, and tied for fifth but just a game out of third in the Western Conference. Sure, they’re not replicating the halcyon days of the Shaquille O’Neal-Kobe Bryant or Showtime eras, but they’re still in a pretty good spot with 26 games left in the regular season.
Pat Riley News / BasketballNews.com / February 23
Lakers honor franchise legend Pat Riley
The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to one of the most influential figures in NBA history on Feb. 22, 2026, unveiling a bronze statue of Hall of Famer Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena in Star Plaza.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 23
JJ Redick Believes Lakers Offense Was ‘Awful’ In Loss To Celtics
Rivalries still matter in sports, especially for the Los Angeles Lakers as they’re part of arguably the most famous one in all of sports with the Boston Celtics.
James Worthy News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Lakers legend shreds the team after loss to the Celtics
James Worthy knows what it takes to win titles in the NBA, and he doesn’t see it in the current version of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers legend, who
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 23
Austin Reaves Questions Technical Foul on Jaylen Brown After Heated Moment With Officials
Austin Reaves might be all set for a massive contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his team is looking in dire straits. Following two consecutive wins, the purple and gold brigade hoped to complete their hat-trick.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Lakers Legend Makes Opinion of JJ Redick Very Clear
Pat Riley is widely regarded as one of the best coaches the Los Angeles Lakers ever had. Regarded as the brains behind the Showtime Lakers, he understands how to run a successful basketball team full of stars like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and more.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
Jaylen Brown sends confident message after LeBron James' MVP endorsement
Brown's performance has reshaped the narrative around both himself and the Celtics as a whole.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / February 23
Frustrated Austin Reaves Responds To 3 Debatable Technical Fouls Called Against Lakers
Sunday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics marked another iteration of the epic showdown between two of the most storied franchises in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 23
Luka Doncic Admits Chemistry Issues With LeBron James, Austin Reaves: 'We’re Not There Yet'
The Lakers lost to the Celtics 89-111 tonight in an abysmal showcase by the team, which their big three could not compensate for tonight. Following the game, Luka Doncic spoke to the media and addressed multiple issues with the Lakers’ offense and response to the Celtics’ physicality.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 22
NBA Legend in Disbelief Over Lakers Honor
The Los Angeles Lakers have had their share of larger-than-life coaches as one of the winningest teams in NBA history. From Fred Schaus to Phil Jackson, the Lakers' sideline have seen brilliant coaches that added to the Purple and Gold's impressive 17 championships.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics
On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 22
Jeanie Buss Delivers Striking Tribute as Lakers Honor Pat Riley With Statue
Ahead of the matchup with the arch-rival Boston Celtics on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to one of the greatest head coaches in the team’s history, Pat Riley.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 22
Pat Riley Breaks Silence on JJ Redick and Lakers' Direction
After the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach before the start of last season, the storied franchise received a lot of criticism for the decision to bring in a first-time head coach with no coaching experience on any level.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 22
Lakers tickets could see massive price hike after franchise sale
The Los Angeles Lakers sent out season-ticket renewal forms this week, and the price increases made it pretty clear where Mark Walter wants to take his $10 billion investment.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 22
LeBron James Gives Keys To Lakers’ Offense
The first game out of the All-Star break is usually sloppy as players look to regain their rhythm after a week off. For LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no grace period in the Western Conference and they have to play great immediately to keep up with the other contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 22
Deandre Ayton Calls Lob From LeBron James One Of Top Highlights Of Career
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been a subject of scrutiny lately as it comes to his offensive production. To begin this year, his touch in and around the rim was phenomenal, along with his mid-range jumpers falling at a high clip.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 21
Austin Reaves Reacts to Charles Barkley's Brutal Comments About the Lakers
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game since the NBA All-Star break, playing host to the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena, with Luka Doncic and company coming out on top.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 21
It took four months, but Lakers finally looked uncluttered
The Lakers waited nearly four months to finally see what this thing looks like with everyone available. Friday night against the Clippers, they didn’t ease into it.
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