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Jeanie Buss says her father would have backed Lakers’ $10B sale

Jeanie Buss says the decision to sell the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers came down to keeping the franchise where her late father believed it belonged.

Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Detained Over Suspected Possession, Per Reports

While the problems of consistency have marred Deandre Ayton’s performance, a recent run-in with the law only attracted negative headlines. The Lakers center was returning after the All-Star break, only to be questioned about the possession of an illegal substance.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Lakers’ LeBron James points to same problem with Luka Doncic or Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge.

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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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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Deandre Ayton gets detained in Bahamas for drug possession

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has taken another bizarre twist. Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday while at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport in his native Bahamas, ESPN reported late Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton briefly detained for marijuana possession

Los Angeles Lakers center and former top draft pick Deandre Ayton was detained for marijuana possession on Tuesday. According to reports, Ayton attempted to travel through a Bahamas airport while carrying the drug.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Luka Doncic’s feelings on Lakers’ poor trade deadline are revealed

Luka Doncic is not quite getting antsy in Tinseltown just yet. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic supported the team’s quiet trade deadline with a focus instead on “the long-term picture,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17

LeBron James makes big sacrifice in 23rd season

Viewers of LeBron James' podcast, "Mind the Game," may have noticed a big change in recent episodes.

LeBron James gets honest on emotional reality of 22nd NBA All-Star selection

Report goes against popular belief about LeBron James' Lakers future

Carmelo Anthony gets honest on 'villain' LeBron James

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17

Jeanie Buss' latest comments suggest LeBron James doesn't have future with Lakers

Signs continue to point toward forward LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason.

Carmelo Anthony offers an honest opinion about 'villain' James

LeBron making big sacrifice this season

LeBron opens up about emotional reality of 22nd NBA All-Star selection

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends strong message about next contract

Jayson Tatum emotional after major step in Achilles recovery

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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.

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Tari Eason News / Lakers Nation / February 17

Andrew Wiggins, Tari Eason & Peyton Watson Among Potential Free Agent Targets

Other than acquiring Luke Kennard, the Los Angeles Lakers largely stood pat the trade deadline despite having clear needs on the roster. The Lakers, as currently constructed, are a poor defensive team that struggles against younger, more athletic teams.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 17

Luka Doncic Supported Organization’s Trade Deadline Approach

The Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty quiet trade deadline, which reflected all of the reporting leading up to it. Since the 2025 offseason, the Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka have been open about their preference to retain flexibility for the summer of 2026.