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Lakers Injury Updates: Luka Doncic Expected To Play Vs. Clippers, Austin Reaves Off Minutes Restriction

After missing the Los Angeles Lakers’ last four games due to a hamstring strain, superstar guard Luka Doncic is expected to suit up on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, as head coach JJ Redick confirmed after practice on Thursday.

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Lakers announce Lon Rosen as new President of Business Operations

The Lakers are moving quickly to fill a recently-opened role in the front office. On Thursday, the team announced Lon Rosen as the new President of Business Operations.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 19

The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap outlook after the NBA trade deadline

The Lakers were relatively quiet at the trade deadline aside from swapping Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard. That’s in part because their proximity to their first-apron hard cap (less than $1.5 million away) limited what they could do.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 19

Stephen A. Smith Roasts LeBron James’ Lakers’ Health Comment: 'Who the Hell Don’t Know That?'

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t been among the list of championship contenders throughout the 2025-26 NBA season. By no means are they a bad team, but they are lacking in comparison to other Western Conference juggernauts.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 19

Chris Paul Reflects On 2011 Vetoed Trade To Lakers

One of the most infamous days in Los Angeles Lakers history came on Dec. 8, 2011. It was on this day that the NBA vetoed a trade that would have sent point guard Chris Paul to the Lakers for “basketball reasons” and denying a team-up with Kobe Bryant to create what could have been one of the best backcourts in the history of the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 19

Watch: Austin Reaves Gives Inside Look At Training Regimen In Collab With Whistle & Factor

The journey of Austin Reaves from undrafted rookie to a legit All-Star caliber player for the Los Angeles Lakers is truly an amazing story. Reaves has gone from a solid reliable reserve to primary offensive creator in his five NBA seasons and that has required a lot of hard work to get to this level.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Lakers Announce Bronny James News on Thursday

In his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has continued to split time between the NBA and the G League as he works to establish himself in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.

Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Lakers rumors: Why Brian Windhorst thinks Jaxson Hayes just ‘secretly signed a contract extension’

The Los Angeles Lakers opted to remain mostly quiet at the NBA trade deadline, swinging a deal for Luke Kennard of the Atlanta Hawks but not doing much to address their bigger concerns.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 19

LeBron James ‘Very Intrigued’ By Anthony Davis Trade To Wizards

Anthony Davis made a massive impact in his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, helping the team win a championship in 2020 and solidifying himself as one of the NBA’s best big men.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 19

Lakers Legend’s Son Reveals How LeBron James, Luka Doncic Handed Him 'Welcome to the League' Moment

The bright lights don’t wait for rookies to settle in. Sometimes they arrive all at once. For San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper, that realization hit during an NBA Cup knockout game in Los Angeles.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / February 19

Rui Hachimura Opens Up About Feeling Of Trade Deadline Passing

As is always the case every season, there were a lot of rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as the NBA trade deadline approached. One name that has been brought up as someone who could potentially be moved for a couple of seasons now is forward Rui Hachimura.

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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 / Lakers Nation / February 19

Donovan Mitchell Admits It Would Be ‘Special’ To Play With LeBron James

The future of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers is completely up in the air as his contract runs out at the end of the season and he is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / February 19

Kevin Love shares clip of LeBron James draining putt alongside Jayson Tatum

LeBron James continues to find new competitive outlets away from the NBA hardwood, and this time it was a golf green that drew attention. Kevin Love shared a video of James during a relaxed round that also featured Jayson Tatum, giving fans another glimpse of the Lakers star’s developing game.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

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NBA News / HITC / February 19

Nick Wright says Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic have ‘not ascended’ to level of Caitlin Clark’s popularity

Nick Wright has claimed that Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic have not reached the level of popularity currently enjoyed by Caitlin Clark. The outspoken analyst sparked debate by suggesting the NBA’s next generation of international superstars has yet to capture mainstream recognition on the same scale as some of the sport’s most established names.

Quentin Grimes News / Hoops Wire / February 19

Could Lakers look at bringing in Quentin Grimes in offseason?

The Lakers do not have the luxury of patience with Luka Doncic. Not now. Not in the middle of his prime. That reality is shaping every conversation around the Lakers as they look ahead to the offseason.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 19

LeBron James’ Agent Causes a Stir With Bold Anthony Edwards Statement

Debates about the best player in the NBA never really settle; they just evolve. One week it’s about stats, the next it’s about impact, rings, or who’s carrying their team the furthest.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 18

Nick Wright Says WNBA's Caitlin Clark Has Reached a Level Lakers' Luka Doncic Hasn’t

Before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks that rocked the NBA and professional sports in general, Luka Doncic was a bona fide superstar and in contention for being the face of the league when LeBron James walks away from the game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 18

Danny Green Isn’t Sold on Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Fit With Lakers

There are still a few months left in the 2025-26 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but all the talk surrounding the team right now is about the future beyond this season, mainly about LeBron James and the prospect of the team acquiring superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

How much money LeBron James could make from a retirement tour is revealed

An extended farewell tour may end up being too good for LeBron James to pass up. The Los Angeles Lakers star James could be in line to make in the range of $40 million to $75 million for the media streaming rights to his potential retirement tour next season, Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland reported on Wednesday.