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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.

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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.

Houston Rockets 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.

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.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 1

JJ Redick called Lakers win over Warriors ’most complete game’ since All-Star break

While the All-Star break can serve as a chance to rest and recuperate before going on a run to close the season, it can disrupt teams’ rhythm and create another hurdle.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / March 1

Shaquille O’Neal Critical Of Deandre Ayton

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been in the headlines this week due to comments surrounding his role on the team. Ayton shared some interesting comments, referencing that he is not like Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, who has historically had a limited role as a rebounding lob threat.

Charles Barkley 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.

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 / EssentiallySports / March 1

'One of the Great Scams': Charles Barkley Reveals Reality of Rob Pelinka & 29 Others in Latest Confession

Some might remember how Charles Barkley called his job as a sportscaster “the most scam job in history”. Now, according to him, there may be another job in the NBA that is, if not more, then equally a scam.

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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 / 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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 1

Lakers, with stars back together, take on lowly Kings

After closing out February by putting an emphatic end to a three-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will leap into March with a visit from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / March 1

Austin Reaves’ hilarious response to Luka Doncic saying LA Lakers didn’t get him a birthday gift

Austin Reaves delivered a memorable comeback after Luka Doncic joked that his Los Angeles Lakers teammates failed to get him a birthday gift. Doncic, who turned 27 on February 28, made the comment following the Lakers’ commanding win over the Golden State Warriors.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / February 28

Luka Doncic has happy birthday as Lakers crush Warriors

Luka Doncic celebrated his 27th birthday with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in San Francisco.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Rockets' Kevin Durant climbs all-time list with another 30-point game

The Houston Rockets dropped a tough 115-105 decision to the Miami Heat on Saturday, snapping what had been a modest three-game winning streak.

Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets

Luka Doncic has happy birthday as Lakers crush Warriors

Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team

Pelicans close first half strong to beat Jazz for fourth straight win

76ers center Joel Embiid out at least three games

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 28

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Bold Statement About Deandre Ayton

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on a three-game losing streak and have come under heavy criticism for their players’ lack of effort and defensive intensity.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 28

6-Time All-Star Emerges Potential Target for Lakers This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers have 24 regular-season games left in the 2025-26 campaign and will likely clinch a middle-of-the-pack seed in the Western Conference ahead of the NBA playoffs, which get underway on April 18, aiming to make a deep postseason run.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 27