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Lakers Injury Updates: Jaxson Hayes & Maxi Kleber Ruled Out Vs. Timberwolves

Prior to Tuesday night’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Jaxson Hayes (back soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain).

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LeBron James’ Future Takes Intriguing Turn as Bill Simmons Predicts Surprise Destination Next Season

For most of the Lakers’ 2025-2026 campaign, news about LeBron James’ future has been a constant topic. At 41, he’s still playing well, and all signs point to him playing for at least another year, which would be his 24th season in the NBA.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 10

Bam Adebayo scores whopping 83 points in win

Wham, Bam, thank you, ma'am: How Heat center Adebayo scored 83 points in win

The Miami Heat center scored 43 points in the first half of the Heat's game against the Washington Wizards and finished with 83.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins LeBron James in rare NBA stat line

Cameron Payne's career night ignites 76ers' rally past Grizzlies

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey out at least three weeks with tendon injury in pinkie

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The '2012 Team USA men's basketball' quiz

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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.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / March 10

LeBron James Out Vs. Timberwolves

After originally being listed as questionable with a right hip contusion and left foot arthritis, the Los Angeles Lakers have downgraded LeBron James to out for Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Luka Doncic fighting for his kids amid split with fiancée Anamaria Goltes

Luka Doncic is dealing with some major drama in his personal life. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic has split from his fiancée Anamaria Goltes, with whom he shares two daughters.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 10

Lakers facing tough stretch as they try to make pieces fit

The Lakers remain firmly in the Western Conference playoff race, though the path forward may not be easy. According to ESPN analytics expert Dean Oliver, the Lakers project to finish 48-34 and currently have about a 31 percent chance of securing a top-four seed.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / March 10

Lakers’ Luka Doncic says he has ended engagement amid custody dispute

Luka Doncic says he has ended his engagement to longtime partner Anamaria Goltes while dealing with an ongoing custody dispute involving their two daughters.

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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.

Adou Thiero News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 10

Adou Thiero is finding his groove in the G League, but don’t expect NBA minutes to follow

The Lakers had plans for Adou Thiero this season that involved potential rotation minutes. But as the saying goes, even the best laid plans can go to waste.

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The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 10

Report: LeBron James not interested in joining Warriors next season

If LeBron James decides to play another season, a move to the Warriors is not expected to be part of the equation. Sources told Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily that James is unlikely to sign with Golden State this offseason if he opts against retirement.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / March 10

Report: Jazz will be among teams interested in signing Lakers’ Austin Reaves

The Jazz could be a team to watch this summer when it comes to Austin Reaves. According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Utah has interest in the Lakers guard, who is expected to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2026-27 player option.

Dalton Knecht News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 10

Lakers’ Latest Move Involving Dalton Knecht Turns Heads

During his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, sharpshooting forward Dalton Knecht looked like a player who might have a bright future with the storied franchise, as he didn't lack confidence in the first half of his rookie campaign.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Bronny James Dealt Bad News on Tuesday

Bronny James entered the 2025-26 NBA season hoping to take a meaningful step forward after what had been a challenging rookie year with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / March 10