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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / 5 GOATs / February 25
Los Angeles Lakers hire ex-Virginia coach Tony Bennett as NBA Draft advisor
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a championship pedigree to their front office. On Wednesday, the franchise announced that former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett has been hired as an NBA Draft advisor. He’ll report to the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in Los Angeles.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / February 25
LeBron James ownership whispers resurface with Vegas expansion chatter
The LeBron James rumor mill never really shuts off. It just changes subjects. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, there’s renewed league chatter that James could eventually become the face of a future NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, assuming he retires as a player and the league moves forward with expansion.
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 / Hoops Rumors / February 25
Former UVA Coach Tony Bennett Joins Lakers As Draft Advisor
The Lakers have hired former University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, announcing today in a press release that he’ll take on the role of NBA draft advisor for the team.
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 / Lakers Nation / February 25
LeBron James Discusses Luka Doncic Pass & Final Sequence Of Lakers’ Loss To Magic
The Los Angeles Lakers had an opportunity to end their home stand on a high note, but came up just short in an extremely tight game against the Orlando Magic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / February 25
LA Lakers’ stance on Magic Johnson’s return and Rob Pelinka’s future revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers have clarified their position on Magic Johnson’s involvement and Rob Pelinka’s role within the organization. Speculation has intensified about potential front office changes following recent restructuring behind the scenes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25
Dwyane Wade leaves out LeBron James among top leaders he partnered with in NBA
NBA great and basketball analyst Dwyane Wade recently penned a piece for The Athletic highlighting the three best leaders he’s played with in his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 25
Lakers exec makes it clear Rob Pelinka is staying in charge
The Lakers introduced Lon Rosen as their new president of business operations on Tuesday, and the message was clear right away. This isn’t a power shift.
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 / EasySportz / February 25
Luka and LeBron Collapse Late as Magic Stun Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers had the game in their hands. The stars had control. The moment was theirs to win. And somehow, they let it slip away. In a stunning
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 25
LeBron James Fires Back At Jaylen Brown Over Bronny Comments as Shannon Sharpe Unleashes on Critics
The basketball world loves drama, and this week delivered plenty of it. LeBron James found himself defending his son Bronny after old comments from Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown resurfaced, while Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe went scorched-earth on fans and former players alike.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Lakers' Deandre Ayton Doesn't Hide Disappointment After Second Straight Loss
Deandre Ayton had a great game in the Los Angeles Lakers' final home game in February. The Arizona product finished the 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic with 21 points and 13 rebounds on an extremely efficient 72.7% field goal percentage.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 25
Rotation Trust Level: A locked-in rotation at last 
Out of the All-Star break, the Lakers have the most certainty and structure as they’ve had all season with their rotation. For better or worse, there is a set starting lineup with little debate about change.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 25
Timothée Chalamet Joining LeBron James & Steve Nash For Live Taping Of ‘Mind The Game’
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James does well for himself on and off the court as he’s been able to parlay his NBA career into several media ventures that have grown into successful businesses.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 25
Lakers’ Rosen: Pelinka ‘Empowered’ To Continue Running Basketball Ops
The Lakers introduced their new president of business operations to the media on Tuesday, with longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen speaking to reporters for the first time since being hired by the NBA team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 25
Was Colin Cowherd justified in criticizing Lakers' Luka Doncic?
After the Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics over the weekend, Cowherd did not hold back on sharing his feelings about the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 25
LeBron James addresses Luka Doncic’s decision after missing game-winner
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a 110-109 heartbreaker to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, and the way it ended left plenty to talk about.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
NBA analyst rips into Luka Doncic for whining after ‘every f—ing play’
Veteran NBA writer Zach Lowe is sick and tired of watching Luka Doncic complain to the referees. The Ringer analyst went at the Los Angeles Lakers star during a recent episode of his podcast alongside guest host Michael Pina.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / February 24
Rui Hachimura Emphasizes Need For More Ball Movement
The Los Angeles Lakers were built with a relatively clear identity, and that was to be an elite offense. It was the only option for a team built around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and a 41-year-old LeBron James, with Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia as key role players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 24
Lakers Legend Gets Brutally Honest About Team's Title Chances
The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of star power during the 2025-26 season, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the way, and Austin Reaves starting to make a name for himself in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 23
Former Lakers Star Makes Bold Claim About LA's Ceiling This Season
With 26 regular-season games to go during the 2025-26 campaign, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and how far this team, led by the star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James, can go once the NBA playoffs get underway on April 18.
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