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Anthony Davis details wild reaction to Luka Doncic trade news, thought it was a prank

Anthony Davis has opened up on one of the most shocking moments of his career, when he learned he had been traded to the Dallas Mavericks. In February 2025, the Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a blockbuster deal that saw Davis and Luka Doncic swap teams.

Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 9

Luke Kennard Emphasizes ‘Next Man Up’ As Lakers Injuries Pile Up

The Los Angeles Lakers were on a roll before injuries hit them at the worst possible time as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have both been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season and likely the start of the postseason.

Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 9

Lakers Coach Finally Loses Patience With Deandre Ayton

JJ Redick has been patient all season. He has run plays for DeAndre Ayton, given him minutes, and publicly backed the big man even as the results failed to show.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Ryan Garcia clashes with streamer Ashton Hall on LeBron James vs Muhammad Ali

Ryan Garcia remains one of boxing’s most recognisable figures, combining elite-level success with a massive online following. The American, a current WBC welterweight champion, has built a profile that extends far beyond the ring.

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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 / HITC / April 9

Anthony Davis finally addresses if LA Lakers’ 2020 Bubble ring was a real championship

Anthony Davis has opened up about the lingering doubts surrounding the LA Lakers’ 2020 title, admitting that even now he still questions how that championship is perceived.

Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / April 9

Lakers Most Likely To Sign-And-Trade Austin Reaves If There Is No Long-Term Commitment

Austin Reaves is widely regarded as one of the most vital players in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ rotation. Having grown in stature over the last two seasons and asserting himself as a star this year, Reaves has showcased enough potential to be considered a star.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 9

JJ Redick’s Accountability, Leadership Questioned After Calling Out 3 Lakers Stars in Blowout Loss

JJ Redick oversaw a sensational stretch in March where his Los Angeles Lakers team went 15-2 and jumped to the third seed in the West. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and even Deandre Ayton all starred as the yellow and purple faithful dreamt about a previously unexpected championship run.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / April 9

Anthony Davis’ Take on Lakers Championship Spells Bad News for LeBron James & Co.: 'Will Never Be Respected'

Anthony Davis may have opened the floodgates once again. The former Lakers forward was on top of the moon when they won in 2020. They bonded as a team to survive a draining Orlando Bubble.

Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

Los Angeles Lakers Face Big Decision on Austin Reaves as Future Remains Uncertain

There’s a huge chance that the Los Angeles Lakers star guard, Austin Reaves, will secure the biggest contract of his playing career in the upcoming offseason. At 27, he’s entering the prime athletic years of his career.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 8

Injury-plagued Lakers look to regroup vs. Warriors

The foundation is crumbling fast around the Los Angeles Lakers, who looked like championship contenders after going 15-2 last month. The Lakers (50-29) now find themselves pressed to find enough healthy players for their next matchup against the host Golden State Warriors (37-42) on Thursday night.

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.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Cam Johnson defends Luka Doncic’s MVP case after missing 65-game threshold for Lakers

For the first time in a while, there is no clear favorite to win the 2026 NBA MVP award, with 2025 winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander duking it out with Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic… at least if the NBA grants him a waiver for the berth of his child after finishing the regular season with just 63 games played.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / April 8

LeBron James' Status Ahead of Lakers-Warriors Game on Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James missed the team's 123-87 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The Lakers lost in that game because they lacked a star player.

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Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Lakers Announce Marcus Smart Injury Update for Warriors Game

It was no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers suffered another deflating blowout loss on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 123-87. After all, the Lakers entered the matchup extremely shorthanded.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / April 8

Lakers’ Injuries Mean LeBron Must Turn Back Clock as Much as Possible

During the Lakers’ recent blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, superstar Luka Dončić sustained a hamstring injury early in the third quarter. To

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt Made Immediate Decision After JJ Redick Incident

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had a heated confrontation with head coach JJ Redick on Tuesday night. The incident occurred during the second quarter of a 123-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Anthony Davis says he ‘deserved more respect’ from Lakers in Luka Doncic trade

Anthony Davis is still trying to make sense of how things ended with the Los Angeles Lakers. Specifically, how little warning he got. “From the business standpoint I can’t be mad, but like why?” Davis said on Draymond Green‘s podcast, via HoopsHype “Nobody told me nothing.

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

JJ Redick Focused On Finding Players ‘All In’ On Fighting For Lakers In Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers must completely switch gears now that they are without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future. Doncic and Reaves were the team’s two leading scorers, so head coach JJ Redick must now figure out different lineups and rotations in order to get the best he can out of this team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 8

JJ Redick throws Deandre Ayton under the bus after Lakers' loss

Despite Ayton's glaring physical gifts, his inconsistency on offense and lack of effort on defense have made him a frustrating player to watch for most of his career.

Insider shares latest on return timelines for Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Luka Doncic makes unexpected move following unfortunate Lakers injury news

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Lakers’ fading fast, now face fight to hold home court

The Lakers didn’t have much of a chance. And it showed quickly. Los Angeles ran into the Thunder on Tuesday without Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / April 8

Mavs Deny They Botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The Mavericks denied Lakers coach JJ Redick‘s claim thtat they botched Austin Reaves‘ MRI, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area on Saturday after suffering the injury against Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7