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NBA roundup: Lakers down Cavs as LeBron James earns record 1,229th win

Luka Doncic had 42 points and 12 assists, and LeBron James scored 14 points in his NBA-record 1,229th career win, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a decisive 127-113 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

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Deandre Ayton’s aggression helps Lakers end March on a high note

LOS ANGELES – The Cavs coming to town as a top Eastern Conference team posed another tough challenge for the Lakers. As was true throughout March, however, the Lakers were up to the test.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 1

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Cavaliers

Coming into March, the Lakers were floating adrift, fresh off three demoralizing losses to the Celtics, Magic and Suns and staring the toughest stretch of the season in the face.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Lakers’ JJ Redick rejects Pat Riley, Phil Jackson comparisons after 100th career win

JJ Redick has been every bit as good a head coach as the Los Angeles Lakers had envisioned when they hired him to replace Darvin Ham prior to the start of the 2024-25 season.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Lakers’ Luka Doncic joins exclusive club faster than Kobe Bryant

Luka Doncic is an incredible talent, one of the best that the NBA has ever seen. The Los Angeles Lakers star was elite from the moment he stepped into the league, bringing his elite scoring prowess and wizardly passing to the fans.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 1

Cavs look unprepared, uninspired in ugly loss to Lakers

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 127-113 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. 1. Well, Jarrett Allen was really good early. That was about the only positive to come from this one.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / April 1

LeBron James sets all-time win mark in Lakers' victory over Cavaliers

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 1

5 Things We Learned After Lakers Blow Out Cavaliers Behind Luka’s MVP Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most convincing performances since the All-Star break, overwhelming the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 127-113 statement win.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 1

Lakers cruise to impressive win over Cavs

In one of the most impressive wins over the season, the Lakers dominated the Cavs on Tuesday, leading by as many as 27 points en route to a 127-113 win.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 1

Luka Doncic & Lakers Stay Hot With Win Over Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Tuesday night’s game winners of three straight, although those were all against tanking teams. They faced some much stiffer competition with the Cleveland Cavaliers coming to town, but L.A.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Lakers, Nuggets Clinch Playoff Berths

The Nuggets and Lakers clinched playoff spots on Tuesday. Both teams entered tonight’s action in position to clinch those spots if the Suns lost, according to the league office.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Lakers clinch playoff berth for fourth season in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their fourth straight win as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. But regardless of the result, the Lakers are already assured of a ticket to the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 31

NBA Announces Lakers' Playoff Spot on Tuesday

The NBA revealed a significant team accomplishment on X before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Lakers are in third place in the Western Conference standings, which is a great starting point for the postseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Available, Marcus Smart Out Vs. Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second night of a back-to-back, and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available despite originally being listed as questionable and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) remains out.

J.J. Redick News / AirJordanChronicles / March 31

'Electronic Chip in the Ball': JJ Redick Shares Bold Reference Around Lakers’ Shooting Struggle

When Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about the game after it was over on Monday night, he said something that sounded more like a conspiracy theory than a coaching analysis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Lakers Interested in Re-Signing 4 Key Players This Summer

As the Lakers look to clinch a playoff spot tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, rumors are swirling over what the future holds for their pending free agents.

Jerry West News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 31

‘The Logo’ Trailer Hints at Jerry West’s Untold Lakers Story Fans Never Heard Before

On Tuesday, Prime Video dropped the official trailer for Jerry West: The Logo, a feature-length documentary directed by Emmy-winning director Kenya Barris, from Khalabo Ink Society and Propagate Content, set to release on April 16.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 31

Some view Lakers as most natural option for LeBron James next season

The LeBron James talk isn’t going anywhere. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers remain a very real option heading into the 2026 offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Interest In Re-Signing Four Free Agents

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing stellar basketball and look like one of the best teams in the league heading into the postseason. How they perform could directly correlate with their summer plans, when they project to have around $50 million in cap space.

Rui Hachimura News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Rui Hachimura had a priceless reaction to spotting Anthony Davis on the Wizards’ bench

Anthony Davis has become some sort of a forgotten man in the 2025-26 NBA season. Even Davis’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura lost track of his recent journey in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 31

Did Luka Doncic commit a strategic technical foul?

Luka Doncic spent weeks on the verge of a one-game suspension after receiving his 15th technical foul of the season. He finally drew that suspension for the Los Angeles Lakers' easiest remaining game, against the lowly Washington Wizards.

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