Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shannon Sharpe Left Baffled After Lakers Legend Hates on LeBron James

The criticism surrounding LeBron James isn’t coming from random corners of the internet anymore. This time, it’s coming from within the family. A former Los Angeles Lakers great has openly questioned LeBron’s place in L.A., and that didn’t sit well with Shannon Sharpe.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Kings

It’s been a very long time since the Lakers had blowouts like this in consecutive games. You have to go back to mid-November to even find games with margins similar to this, but these Lakers did it in back-to-back days.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Luka Doncic accidentally scored the most streetball bucket of the season

Luka Doncic unintentionally sent in his audition tape on Sunday for the 2026 edition of the AND1 mixtape. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was making his move against Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden in the third quarter of the California clash at Crypto.com Arena in L.A.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 2

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Lakers too much for Kings

Luka Doncic scored 28 points with nine assists and LeBron James added 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a successful back-to-back with a 128-104 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 1

Lakers rout lowly Kings for second straight blowout win

For the second time in as many nights, the Lakers blew out a Pacific Division foe. LA surged out to a big lead in the first quarter, withstood a small comeback attempt in the third and then cruised to a 128-104 win over the Kings.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 1

Lakers Beat Kings For Second Straight Blowout Win

Coming off a wire-to-wire win over the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and looked to build some momentum against the Sacramento Kings.

Jaxson Hayes News / Bleacher Report / March 1

Watch: Hayes yelled when he saw the ball

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / March 1

LeBron James Makes Lakers History Against Kings

LeBron James, one of the best floor generals in NBA history, had a career milestone on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Sacramento Kings, an old rival.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 1

LeBron James' Gesture Toward Draymond Green Before Lakers-Warriors Game Draws Attention

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers blew out the Golden State Warriors during their showdown at Chase Center on Saturday, 129-101. Doncic led the way for L.A.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 2

Iman Shumpert Admits He Was 'Forced to Hate' LeBron James Because of Carmelo Anthony

LeBron James and Iman Shumpert played together with the Cleveland Cavaliers for four seasons from 2015 to 2018, and Shumpert was a key three-and-D player who helped the King secure his third championship in 2016.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1

JJ Redick’s ‘confident’ truth bomb after dominating Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak following their 129-101 win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Lakers showed the type of complete effort from start to finish that head coach JJ Redick has been asking for the entire season.

Rich Paul News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1

NBA agent Rich Paul distances himself from Las Vegas ownership rumors

Over the years, player agent Rich Paul has seen his clout grow. Many believe that he has become one of the most influential figures in the NBA with his work at Klutch Sports, including handling Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 2

JJ Redick Says Lack of Effort and Execution Is the Reason Behind Luka Doncic’s Lakers’ Identity Crisis

Despite avoiding a season-worst 4-game losing streak, JJ Redick has yet to find a solution to their identity crisis. The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach called the win against the Warriors their most complete game since the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1

Rich Paul envisions Lakers’ LeBron James aging into Karl Malone role

It is not a secret that LeBron James is chasing another ring before he walks off into the sunset. While the Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough campaign, they are still in the thick of the fight, and it is never wise to bet against a team featuring James and Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Available Vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings and LeBron James (left foot arthritis) and Rui Hachimura (illness) are both available to play.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Rui Hachimura Injury Update Emerges Before Lakers Game

Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for the last two games. The 6-foot-8 forward has been nursing an illness and has been forced to sit out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

LeBron James reveals if his daughter Zhuri will play basketball

Three basketball players in the James family is apparently more than enough. LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri was in attendance at Chase Center in San Francisco Calif.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Warriors Game

Bronny James is in his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his role has largely mirrored what he experienced as a rookie. Through 29 appearances this year, James has averaged 2.2 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in limited minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 1

'Anything’s Possible': Shaquille O’Neal Straight Up Refutes Charles Barkley, Declares Lakers are Contenders

The 2025-26 NBA season has been far from smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers. While, they are still hopeful of a postseason berth, the Lakers haven’t proven that they deserve to be among the select group of championship contenders.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

JJ Redick Commends Luke Kennard For Creating ‘Blender’ In Offense

When the trade deadline came and went, the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone move was acquiring Luke Kennard. While Kennard is an upgrade from Gabe Vincent, there were lofty expectations to bring in more 3-and-D personnel to vault L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 1

JJ Redick: Luka Doncic Is ‘Major Stakeholder’ For Lakers

Luka Doncic has been great for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season, though the team still finds itself leaving much to be desired on the basketball floor.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 1

Charles Barkley has a brutal reaction to Deandre Ayton’s ‘Dominayton’ nickname

Charles Barkley did not hold back when reacting to Deandre Ayton’s self-styled nickname. The Los Angeles Lakers center recently made headlines for comments about his role, but Barkley quickly shifted the focus to Ayton’s production.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Udonis Haslem calls out who’s to blame for the Lakers’ skid

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to find their groove since action resumed in the NBA following the league’s All-Star Weekend. After the break, LeBron James and company have gone just 1-3, entering Saturday on a three-game losing skid, with each loss seemingly more infuriating than the last.