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LeBron James Reveals How Kobe Bryant Fooled Him With a Trick Gesture

A video of LeBron James hilariously enacting Kobe Bryant’s iso play during the 2008 Olympics went viral on social media. Years later, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar got deeper into how Bryant used his famous hand signal to trick the four-time NBA champion.

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Jalen Williams Felt 'Spooked' After Luka Doncic Injury Moment Against OKC

Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over the past month, Doncic had been the driving force behind the Lakers’ surge.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Bronny James gets grim prediction about his NBA career

In 64 NBA games, Bronny has averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 assists per game in 7.4 minutes per outing.

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / April 3

LeBron James Reveals Top 3 Highlight Moments From His 23-Year Long Career

Over two decades in the NBA, LeBron James’ career has featured some unforgettable moments. It’s hard to choose one legacy-building moment over another because they are so big in magnitude.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

Marcus Smart Backs Deandre Ayton Through Lakers Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers just took a 139-96 beating from the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic leaving in the third quarter with a left hamstring injury.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 3

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season with no confirmed timeline for his return.

Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / April 3

Report: Lakers star Luka Doncic (hamstring) out indefnitely

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the final five games of the regular season and potentially more time with a left hamstring injury, ESPN reported Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Lakers linked to a former 20-ppg scorer

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be going for one half of “Bobi and Tobi.” Veteran NBA forward Tobias Harris of the Detroit Pistons will be an early free-agent target for the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Friday.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3

Luka Dončić to apply for Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for 65-game requirement

Something close to the worst-case scenario was confirmed on Friday as the Lakers announced Luka Dončić suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the Thunder on Thursday and would be out at least the rest of the regular season.