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Charles Barkley blasted the Lakers with Austin Reaves listening

Charles Barkley put Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves in an awkward spot Friday night by trashing the Lakers just before interviewing him. The Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 on Friday, but Barkley was dismissive of their chances of contending for a championship when speaking on “Inside the NBA” following the game.

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Why restricted free agency could be key for Lakers this offseason

On paper, the Lakers are poised for a huge summer of spending. Through multiple transaction windows, the Lakers have planned for the summer of 2027 as the time when they strike big.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21

LeBron James Praises Kawhi Leonard As One Of Greatest Players Ever

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action after the All-Star break with a matchup against the L.A. Clippers. Granted the Clippers are a below .500 team, but they have been playing inspired basketball as of late, making it a tough matchup for the Lakers.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 21

Luka Doncic Believes Lakers’ New Starting Group Is ‘Very Good Lineup’

Going into the season, many pundits thought the Los Angeles Lakers’ best starting lineup would be Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 21

LeBron James says Lakers’ sky the limit when all healthy: ‘We just got to keep pushing’

For the Lakers, Friday night was less about a single win and more about finally seeing the picture come into focus. For one of the rare times this season, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves all shared the floor from the opening tip.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / February 21

Luka Dončić scores 38 points as Lakers beat Clippers 125-122 to improve to 34-21

Luka Dončić scored 38 points with 11 assists and six rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the LA Clippers 125-122, improving to 34-21 on the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21

LeBron James Explains How Knee Soreness Began & Desire To Play Through It

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers opened up the second half of the regular season with a win over the L.A. Clippers, and for really the first time all year, their whole roster was healthy and available.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21

Luka Doncic thinks he’d ‘cook’ Charles Barkley in his prime

Following the Lakers’ 125-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Luka Doncic was doing a sideline interview with ESPN. Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley’s birthday was on February 20th, and ESPN made a huge part of the programming around last night to highlight Barkley’s birthday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / February 21

Los Angeles Lakers 2025 Rookie Turning Heads In The G-League

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history of finding diamonds in the rough, and they may have uncovered another one in the 2025 NBA Draft. While most of the headlines this season have focused on the stars at the top of the roster, second-round pick Adou Thiero is quietly making a name for himself in the G League.

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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 21

JJ Redick Says Pat Riley Is ‘North Star’ For All Coaches

The Los Angeles Lakers took a gamble by bringing in JJ Redick as a head coach despite no previous experience. Dating back to Redick’s NBA career, he earned the reputation as one of the league’s best shooters and eventually transitioned into a highly knowledgeable basketball mind.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 21

JJ Redick Believes Austin Reaves Had Play Of Game In Win Over Clippers

Austin Reaves was able to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup just before the All-Star break, though he came off the bench due to a minutes restriction.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Skip Bayless Drops Bold Critique of Luka Doncic’s Antics Against Kris Dunn in Lakers Win

Skip Bayless doesn’t seem to have a very good ratio with Luka Doncic. Back in December 2025, Bayless took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers’ star for his ‘killer inefficiency.’ And that notion does not seem to have changed a lot in recent times.

Jake Laravia News / Fadeaway World / February 20

Best Reactions To Lakers’ Lineup Change: Jake LaRavia Heads To The Bench

The Los Angeles Lakers are using a new starting lineup for the second half of the 2025-26 season, and it should make things very interesting as the playoffs approach.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Brian Windhorst appears to make a weight joke about Luka Doncic

Brian Windhorst seemed to crack a joke at Luka Doncic’s expense this week. The ESPN personality Windhorst drew attention on Friday with his comment about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Lakers finally whole again as stretch run begins

The Lakers are about to find out what they actually have. According to Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group, the Lakers expect to have a fully healthy roster when they open the post-All-Star portion of the schedule Friday against the Clippers.