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JJ Redick Downplays Confrontation With Jarred Vanderbilt In Lakers Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third consecutive game on Tuesday night, once again getting blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the team reeling following the injuries to leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, frustrations may be beginning to surface as well.

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A season of work for the Lakers crumbled in a weekend

How did we get here? That question has been on a loop in my mind. With every Cooper Flagg jumper over Luke Kennard. During the whole fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Thunder game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 8

'Gonna Get Fired': JJ Redick to Get Axed After Jarred Vanderbilt Fight, Deandre Ayton Comment, Says Ex-NBA Champion

Facing the Oklahoma City Thunder is never fun. Especially for the Los Angeles Lakers, these matchups have been painful. They met OKC for the final time this regular season, with no change in the result.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '20-pt., 15-reb., 5-block NBA games' quiz

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / April 8

Lakers continue to lose ground in Western Conference

It’s more a matter of when, not if, the Lakers fall down to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference it seems. There hasn’t been much going right for the Lakers over the last week and Monday night was no different.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Lakers vs. Warriors: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (Apr 9)

Get ready for a thrilling matchup as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors on April 9th, 2026, at 10:00 PM EDT at the Chase Center. The Lakers vs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 8

JJ Redick: Luka Doncic In Good Spirits & Motivated To Return

Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which is brutal news for a Los Angeles Lakers team that was tracking to be a legitimate playoff threat.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / April 8

LeBron James’ Gesture Leaves NCAA Champion Emotional During Lakers–Thunder Visit

Sometimes, the most unforgettable moments for a champion happen off the court. Fresh off leading the UCLA Bruins women’s basketball to a historic title, rising star Lauren Betts found herself in a surreal courtside moment involving LeBron James, one that quickly turned emotional.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 8

Lakers Injury News: Marcus Smart ‘Trending Towards’ Playing This Week

The Los Angeles Lakers are limping toward the finish line of the 2025-26 season as several players like Marcus Smart have been out of the lineup due to injuries.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 8

JJ Redick throws Deandre Ayton under the bus after Lakers' loss

Despite Ayton's glaring physical gifts, his inconsistency on offense and lack of effort on defense have made him a frustrating player to watch for most of his career.

Insider shares latest on return timelines for Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Luka Doncic makes unexpected move following unfortunate Lakers injury news

Cooper Flagg puts facing LeBron James in perspective after latest matchup

The '2025-26 NBA head coaches' quiz

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 8

Magic Johnson Reacts to Lakers’ Concerning Woes Around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers’ promising season has taken a sharp turn. The sudden setbacks are concerning, and even Magic Johnson could not stay silent. Magic Johnson addressed the back-to-back injury announcements for star players Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 8

Footage Shows Luka Doncic’s Condition After Injury as JJ Redick Addresses Europe Visit

Last Thursday, Luka Doncic hobbled and left the game against the OKC Thunder, and it was later revealed to be a hamstring strain. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is sidelined from the remaining regular-season games, he is leaving no stone unturned to return for the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 8

The Lakers are a shell of the team they were a week ago

LOS ANGELES – The last time the Lakers played at home, they were on cloud nine. They took down an Eastern Conference contender in the Cavaliers, which concluded an elite month of March basketball where they won 15 of 17 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Lakers’ fading fast, now face fight to hold home court

The Lakers didn’t have much of a chance. And it showed quickly. Los Angeles ran into the Thunder on Tuesday without Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / April 8

Mavs Deny They Botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The Mavericks denied Lakers coach JJ Redick‘s claim thtat they botched Austin Reaves‘ MRI, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area on Saturday after suffering the injury against Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7