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Rich Paul Sends LeBron James Retirement Message

As LeBron James enters his 23rd season in the NBA, rumors about his potential retirement have begun to circulate. Amid the rumors, however, the Los Angeles Lakers star has not announced whether the 2025-26 season would be his final year.

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Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight Lakers-Bucks showdown

While the Los Angeles Lakers continue to work their way through player availability issues, the Milwaukee Bucks will be on the hunt for sustained success when the teams meet in Los Angeles on Friday.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura News After 5 Missed Games

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Rui Hachimura for the last five games. L.A. has missed the services of its starting power forward due to a right calf strain, with head coach JJ Redick having to insert Jake LaRavia into the starting lineup as Hachimura’s replacement.

Trae Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 8

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Questionable Vs. Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) and Rui Hachimura (right calif strain) are questionable while Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) remain out.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 8

'If LeBron James Sets the Screen, You Pretty Much Have to Switch It': Rich Paul Spills the Beans on Why Aging Lakers Star Remains Unstoppable

LeBron James turned 41 last month. Reports confirm he has appeared in only 14 of the Lakers’ first 30 games this season, sitting out every back-to-back for the rest of the season.

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

Edwin’s Journal: New year, new Lakers?

Time is a construct we humans made to contextualize life. As arbitrary as time is, it does help place events in a specific place. It gives us fresh starts and resets days and years.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 8

JJ Redick Admits He Wasn’t At His Best During Lakers’ Recent Rough Stretch

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start this season that some didn’t see coming. Head coach JJ Redick had this team clicking and, despite some injury issues, the Lakers found themselves near the top of the Western Conference through the first quarter of the season.

Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / January 8

Gabe Vincent ‘Felt Good’ & Believes He Has Moved Past Back Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers got a bit of good news on the injury front as veteran point guard Gabe Vincent returned for the team’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 8

Jeremy Sochan Calls Says Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Wasn’t Emotionally Stable’ After Postgame Exchange

The past few weeks have seen veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt re-emerge as an important part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation. His defensive intensity, attitude and energy have been greatly needed and he has made an impact for this team overall.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

The Lakers-Kings trade ESPN is proposing to fix LA’s disastrous defense

A recent ESPN trade proposal linking the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings has surfaced as Los Angeles continues to search for solutions to its ongoing defensive issues despite a strong position in the Western Conference standings.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 8

Luka Doncic Excited For Trae Young After Trade From Hawks To Wizards

Following the shocking Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, it seems like no superstar is safe in the NBA and with the trade deadline coming up in the next month there are several high-profile players that could be on the move.

Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / January 8

'Just a Kid From Slovenia': Luka Doncic Emotional After Fans Make Him All-Star Vote Leader

There’s a lot happening right now in the NBA calendar. The regular season is nearly halfway done, the trade deadline is less than a month away and shortly after that, All-Star Weekend will take place in Los Angeles.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 8

LeBron James Considered ‘TBD’ For All Back-To-Backs

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James looks like he’s turning a corner physically as he has started to resemble more of himself as the 2025-26 season unfolds.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rich Paul takes another shot at Lakers with Luka Doncic take

This isn't the first time the prominent agent has criticized the Lakers or questioned their championship aspirations this season.

LeBron James admits his age will dictate his availability moving forward

LeBron James' most impressive streak will likely end this season

Luka Doncic offers his honest opinion on the stunning Trae Young trade

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 8

LeBron James' most impressive streak will likely end this season

James has already earned his stripes in the NBA, and even the streak ending wouldn't change his legacy at this point.

LeBron James admits his age will dictate his availability moving forward

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Most 30-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Luka Doncic offers his honest opinion on the stunning Trae Young trade

Luka Doncic knows what it’s like to be part of a ground-shaking NBA trade, and he commented on another one that happened on Wednesday.

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7

What former 1st-round pick needs to earn Lakers call-up

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers currently have one open roster spot, but due to salary cap restrictions under the first apron, they cannon add a 15th player until mid-January, should they choose to do so.