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JJ Redick, LeBron James React to Luke Kennard's Lakers Debut

Days after being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sharpshooter Luke Kennard made his debut with his new team against the Golden State Warriors and immediately made an impact.

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Notable update emerges about Rob Pelinka’s job status

Rob Pelinka may be fighting for his job over the next few months. The Los Angeles Lakers general manager Pelinka could be fired if the team does not make a deep playoff run this season, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Monday.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Luka Doncic Makes Off-Court Announcement Amid Second Season With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has continued to elevate his profile in his second season with the organization. With the Dallas Mavericks now shifting into a rebuild just a year after trading him, the move increasingly looks like the franchise’s biggest mistake.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Is Austin Reaves on Minutes Restriction Tonight vs Thunder? Latest Injury Update on Lakers Star’s Status (Feb 9)

The Los Angeles Lakers are building up a winning momentum, having won their last three games, with the latest one coming against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Injury Update Before Thunder Game

Dalton Knecht has struggled to firmly establish himself in the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular rotation this season. Currently in his second year in the NBA, the 6-foot-6 small forward has bounced in and out of head coach JJ Redick for pretty much the entire campaign.

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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 / EssentiallySports / February 9

Lakers Announce Latest Bronny James Decision Amid Roster Cut Rumors

Lacking draft picks and roster depth, the Los Angeles Lakers were largely inactive at the trade deadline, unable to make substantial improvements. The only way they could bring in sharpshooter Luke Kennard was by trading Gabe Vincent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 9

Rob Pelinka Says He & Jeanie Buss Will Lead Lakers Through Organizational Changes

With the Los Angeles Lakers now officially being owned by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, many are anticipating changes to be implemented within the organization and front office.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / February 9

Adou Thiero Participates In First Full-Contact Stay-Ready Game

The Los Angeles Lakers used their lone draft pick in 2025 on promising wing Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. Thiero is known to be an excellent athlete and relentless defender with some offensive potential should he develop properly.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / February 9

Cooper Flagg is not your ordinary rookie

There are great rookie seasons in the NBA that are etched into history. Every single one of the greats – LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and many more – have had awesome rookie seasons that are likely indicators of how their careers would pan out in the league.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / February 9

$330B Company Embarrasses LeBron James In Latest Project

The line between innovation and overreach keeps getting thinner, and this time it crossed into uncomfortable territory for one of the NBA’s most recognizable figures.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lakers Announce Bronny James Move After Warriors Game

In his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has struggled to find consistent playing time and has not cracked head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.

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Luke Kennard News / Fadeaway World / February 9

Draymond Green On Lakers Acquiring Luke Kennard: 'Defensively, How Do You Survive It'

Draymond Green didn’t mince words when discussing the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to acquire Luke Kennard. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green framed the move as a clear offensive upgrade while raising a blunt, unavoidable question about the other end of the floor.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

Rob Pelinka hints at Lakers offseason blueprint inspired by Dodgers’ success

Pelinka opened up about how the Lakers plan to follow the Dodgers' blueprint as they rebuild their basketball operations.

Lakers signing G League’s No. 1 scorer

NBA announces competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars All-Star events

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

Bad Bunny Appears to Take Subtle Shot at LeBron James During Super Bowl Halftime Show

LeBron James has won four NBA titles so far. But somehow, that was not enough for Puerto Rican rapper, Bad Bunny. At the moment, when James’ retirement

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / February 9

Bad Bunny took a daring shot at LeBron James, the LA Lakers star must be outraged

Bad Bunny has reignited debate around basketball royalty after lyrics widely interpreted as a pointed swipe at LeBron James surfaced online. The moment caught attention not just because of the target, but because it continued a pattern of the global star inserting himself into sporting conversations that rarely stay quiet for long.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 9

Donovan Mitchell & James Harden planning to recruit LeBron James to Cavaliers

All eyes are on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James this summer as he is currently on an expiring contract and has the ability to hit free agency for the first time in almost a decade.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 9

LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Addition Of Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed their lone trade deadline acquisition to the lineup on Saturday, with sharpshooter Luke Kennard making his team debut. Kennard played 26 minutes off the bench, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-4 from three, doing what he does best next to LeBron James and a still-recovering Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Lakers to Reportedly Cut Ties With Bronny James, Urged to Create Separation From LeBron

Since “We Want Bronny” echoed through Barclays Center, Bronny James has not played in the last two games. His minutes per game, 6.7, are the lowest among current Lakers on the roster.

Luke Kennard News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Lakers’ Luke Kennard: ‘I will shoot it. I will be aggressive’

The Lakers may have only made one move at the deadline, but they believe it was the right one. Los Angeles sent Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to Atlanta in exchange for Luke Kennard, a deal the Lakers viewed as a clear upgrade in shooting.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Rob Pelinka: Lakers to add front office pieces this offseason

The Lakers are planning a front office overhaul, and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka made it clear the model they’re studying sits across town.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

Los Angeles Lakers Get Major Boost as Young Piece Returns to Action

The Los Angeles Lakers received a quiet but meaningful piece of positive news Sunday as rookie forward Adou Thiero took a step closer to returning to game action.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

Los Angeles Lakers Lose Superstar Guard Just Before High-Stakes Thunder Clash

When healthy, the Los Angeles Lakers are an elite team. The trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James poses a huge problem for opponents. But the biggest issue they’ve had this season is injuries. LeBron missed the start of the season due to sciatica.

Kobe Bufkin News / Field Level Media / February 8