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Lakers Coach JJ Redick Defends Decision To Play Luka Doncic After Apparent Hamstring Trouble

If the 43-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn’t bad enough, the Los Angeles Lakers are also on edge as superstar guard Luka Doncic went down in the second half with a left hamstring injury and did not return.

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Kendrick Perkins: Lakers ‘don’t scare a soul’ after blowout loss

Well, that escalated quickly. The Lakers had been rolling. Sixteen wins in 18 games. Luka Doncic playing like an MVP. Everything trending the right way.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3

Western Conference Standings Watch: Can Spurs help Lakers?

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 3

LeBron James calls 2016 Cavaliers title ‘most special’

Lakers forward LeBron James recently reflected on his four NBA championships, identifying Cleveland’s 2016 title as the most meaningful of his career. Speaking with Bob Does Sports, James explained why that championship stood apart from the others.

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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?

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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.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Austin Reaves Doesn’t Believe Back Injury Is Serious

The Los Angeles Lakers got dealt a serious reality check at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling by 43 points on the road to the defending champions.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 3

LA Physician Pinpoints Concerning Luka Doncic Injury Pattern as Lakers Brace for Bad News

Just when the Los Angeles Lakers were looking like they were all set to go deep into the playoffs this season, the Purple and Gold have suffered a major setback.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Luka Doncic’s Injury News Sparks Debate Around Major NBA Rule

The NBA is once again under scrutiny as Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic risks becoming the latest high-profile casualty of the league’s controversial 65-game rule.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3

LeBron James’ Role Could Change Again If Luka Doncic Misses Time

Thursday night’s bout between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder was about a disastrous a game as possible for the purple and gold. Not only did they lose by 43 points, but Luka Doncic suffered what appeared to be a significant hamstring injury in the third quarter, leaving LeBron James and Austin Reaves without their co-star.

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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 / EssentiallySports / April 3

NFL Legend Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About Lakers After Luka Doncic Injury

This time last year, Shannon Sharpe went around with his “Lakers in 5” chants. The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff run gave him hope. But we all know how that ended.

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NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

3 Takeaways From Lakers' Embarrassing 43-Point Loss to Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Oklahoma City riding a four-game winning streak and had won 13 of their last 14 games. They had a chance to show the rest of the West they belonged in the same conversation as the Thunder.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3

The Thunder have the Lakers’ kryptonite

A hyper-anticipated matchup between surging MVP candidates Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was dead on arrival on Thursday. OKC went up 25-9, led by 23 after the first quarter, and that was all she wrote.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / April 3

Awkward Bryce James Situation Brewing For Arizona Before Final Four

Arizona guard Bryce James might be the most popular benchwarmer in college basketball right now. But as his team makes preparations for their Final Four tilt with Michigan, reporters want to talk with him - but an "enforcer" isn't allowing it.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Lakers Injury News: Marcus Smart Potentially Nearing Return

Marcus Smart has been the heart and soul of the Los Angeles Lakers, constantly bringing the fire and competitive spirit on both ends of the floor. Smart has been a huge positive force on the Lakers as one of their leaders, something head coach JJ Redick recently spoke highly of.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

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

LeBron James is apparently trying his best to shield his (younger) son from the press. Arizona had an “enforcer” present in the locker room on Thursday who was preventing reporters from speaking to freshman guard Bryce James, Dan Wolken of Yahoo!