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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7
Predicting the Lakers Final Seed in the 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers entered April as a legitimate contender. Then Luka Doncic went down with a hamstring strain, Austin Reaves followed with an oblique injury, and suddenly the final week of the regular season became about damage control.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 7
Is Luka Dončić returning for the playoffs a good idea? 
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job
Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. Cooper has been hired by Cal State Los Angeles, a Division II school, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register.
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7
Paul Pierce Urges LeBron James to Walk Away From Lakers Now
LeBron James is 41 years old, playing his 23rd NBA season, and somehow still posting 30-point games. But this Lakers season just took a brutal turn, and now one of his peers is saying enough is enough.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Lakers: Will LeBron James, Jalen Williams Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Thursday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference showdown. Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game with a 50-28 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.
Jerry West News / Athlon Sports / April 7
NBA Legend Jerry West Felt Deeply Embarrassed After Lakers Marketing Move
Jerry West did it all in the NBA. First as a player, then as an executive. But before the legacy, before the logo, there was a flatbed truck and a city that had not bought in yet.
LeBron James News / Field Level Media / April 7
Report: LeBron James to sit, leaving Lakers short-handed vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly keep LeBron James out of Tuesday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving the team extremely short-handed against the defending NBA champions.
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 / Lakers Nation / April 7
LeBron James Out Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers announced LeBron James (left foot injury management) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 7
Watch: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Team Up For Prank On Draymond Green
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are no longer teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the two are still very close friends, as they were for their entire tenure together in L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7
Lakers’ Magic Johnson drops truth bomb on Luka Doncic’s All-NBA situation amid injury
The Los Angeles Lakers are just trying to make it to the finish line at this point, having lost both Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic for at least the regular season, and possibly beyond that, over the weekend.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 7
Klay Thompson’s father believes one WWE star has ‘cursed’ the LA Lakers amid injury crisis
Mychal Thompson has jokingly suggested that a WWE star may have “cursed” the Lakers, as the team continues to deal with a growing injury crisis at a crucial stage of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 7
JJ Redick Praises Job Luke Kennard Did As Primary Ball-Handler
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the foreseeable future, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called upon Luke Kennard to become the team’s new lead guard.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 7
JJ Redick Used ‘Information You Have’ With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Decisions
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick may have claimed 50-win seasons in his first two years on the job, but even he will find it hard to make up for the losses of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 6
Insider shares latest on return timelines for Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers hit a brutal stretch last Thursday, and the timing could not be worse. Both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with injuries during a 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 7
Luka Doncic makes unexpected move following unfortunate Lakers injury news
The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with a ticking clock when it comes to Luka Doncic and his injured hamstring.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 5
JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers took another major hit on Saturday when the team announced guard Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
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