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On YouTubeDeandre Ayton News / HITC / February 18
Why was LA Lakers star Deandre Ayton detained in the Bahamas
LA Lakers centre Deandre Ayton was briefly detained in the Bahamas over a suspected marijuana issue before being released. The incident took place at Lynden Pindling International Airport, with initial reports suggesting Ayton had been arrested.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 18
Jeanie Buss says her father would have backed Lakers’ $10B sale
Jeanie Buss says the decision to sell the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers came down to keeping the franchise where her late father believed it belonged.
Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / February 18
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Detained Over Suspected Possession, Per Reports
While the problems of consistency have marred Deandre Ayton’s performance, a recent run-in with the law only attracted negative headlines. The Lakers center was returning after the All-Star break, only to be questioned about the possession of an illegal substance.
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?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18
Could LeBron James be eyeing Wizards after recent trade remarks?
For almost the entirety of his career, it seems as though LeBron James has been chasing the ghost that has loomed large over his career in Michael Jordan.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18
Lakers’ LeBron James points to same problem with Luka Doncic or Anthony Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18
Deandre Ayton gets detained in Bahamas for drug possession
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has taken another bizarre twist. Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday while at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport in his native Bahamas, ESPN reported late Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton briefly detained for marijuana possession
Los Angeles Lakers center and former top draft pick Deandre Ayton was detained for marijuana possession on Tuesday. According to reports, Ayton attempted to travel through a Bahamas airport while carrying the drug.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18
Luka Doncic’s feelings on Lakers’ poor trade deadline are revealed
Luka Doncic is not quite getting antsy in Tinseltown just yet. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic supported the team’s quiet trade deadline with a focus instead on “the long-term picture,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
Jeanie Buss' latest comments suggest LeBron James doesn't have future with Lakers
Signs continue to point toward forward LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason.
Tari Eason News / Lakers Nation / February 17
Andrew Wiggins, Tari Eason & Peyton Watson Among Potential Free Agent Targets
Other than acquiring Luke Kennard, the Los Angeles Lakers largely stood pat the trade deadline despite having clear needs on the roster. The Lakers, as currently constructed, are a poor defensive team that struggles against younger, more athletic teams.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 17
Luka Doncic Supported Organization’s Trade Deadline Approach
The Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty quiet trade deadline, which reflected all of the reporting leading up to it. Since the 2025 offseason, the Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka have been open about their preference to retain flexibility for the summer of 2026.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / February 17
Report goes against popular belief about LeBron James' Lakers future
As James plays out his 23rd season in the NBA, rumors continue to swirl about his future.
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