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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 3
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Nets 
The Nets are an unserious basketball team and the Lakers took care of them quickly on Tuesday night. LA immediately got out in front and had twice as many points as Brooklyn had in the opening quarter.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / February 3
Lakers not trading LeBron James ahead of deadline
LeBron James is not going anywhere. At least not this week. Despite a trade deadline that has already delivered its share of fireworks, James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 3
NBA Insider: Lakers Could Become ‘Very Viable Threat’ to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo
The clock is ticking for the Milwaukee Bucks, with the struggling franchise having until 12 p.m. PST on Feb. 5 to trade superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo or they'll have to wait until the summer to get trade talks ramped up again.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 3
LeBron James scores 25 as Lakers cruise past Nets
LeBron James collected 25 points and seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers seized control early in the finale of an eight-game road trip and cruised to a 125-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.
LeBron James News / Hoops Rumors / February 3
LeBron James Reportedly Won’t Be Dealt
Plenty of big names have already been moved prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. LeBron James won’t join the list. James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 3
Lakers blow out Nets to close road trip on high
The Lakers closed their road trip in style, dominating the Nets from start to finish on Tuesday en route to a 125-109 win. The Lakers scored 45 points in the first quarter, 69 in the first half and built up a 39-point lead before the break.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 3
Lakers End Road Trip With Easy Win Over Nets In Austin Reaves’ Return
After going 4-3 to start their longest road trip of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to end it on a high note on Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 4
What Happened Between Rui Hachimura, Noah Clowney? Refs Dish Out Tech Foul as Lakers-Nets Turns Heated
The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Brooklyn Nets in the final game of their lengthy road trip, which began in the second half of January. During the game, however, an early moment involving Lakers forward Rui Hachimura sparked a more heated matchup between the two sides.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3
Big update emerges on LeBron James' status for the trade deadline
LeBron James may be headed for a split with the Los Angeles Lakers … but not quite yet. James is expected to remain with the Lakers through Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Laker Nation Call Out Rob Pelinka After $49M Trade Opens Path to Anthony Davis Replacement
Anthony Davis left a void behind at the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, the team signed Deandre Ayton in July 2025 for a 2-year $16 million deal. But somehow, the 27-year-old hasn’t yet filled AD’s space.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3
Bryce James makes notable decision about his playing future
Bryce James, son of LeBron James, has made a notable decision about his college basketball career. James will redshirt this season, according to Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 3
Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Month For January
The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Month for January. In 15 games in January, Doncic averaged 34 points, 7.2 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 50.6% from the field and 39.2% from 3-point range.
Deandre Ayton News / Last Word On Sports / February 3
Lakers May Have Found the (Near) Perfect Ayton Upgrade
As the Cleveland Cavaliers charge toward an active trade deadline, fans and insiders believe the Los Angeles Lakers could jump in to earn the upgrade they desperately need.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 3
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / February 3
The Air Jordan 1 Low 'Lakers' Just Dropped for $130
Most of Michael Jordan's most popular sneakers have come in Chicago Bulls colors, but that has not stopped Nike and Jordan Brand from playing to the rivalries in his NBA career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2
Former All-Star unsure Cooper Flagg can match Luka Doncic’s impact in Dallas
Cooper Flagg is starting to look more comfortable in Dallas. After a rough start to his rookie season, he's adjusted to the NBA pace and started showing what he can actually do.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 2
Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic
Clark joined NBC's pregame broadcast ahead of Sunday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game and called Doncic "amazing and incredible" before going on to discuss how she could pattern parts of her game after his to improve as she prepares to enter her third WNBA season.
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