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Shaquille O'Neal Says LeBron James Is The Best Young Leader He's Ever Played With

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has played alongside many great young leaders during his NBA career, ranging from Kobe Bryant to Dwyane Wade. But as Diesel explained on the "BIG Podcast," LeBron James is the best of them all and he even admitted to some level of jealousy watching the King's rise to stardom.

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Darvin Ham ‘would agree to disagree’ with Anthony Davis about Lakers looking lost

Anthony Davis had some harsh words regarding the Lakers' confusion on the court after Game 2, which Darvin Ham pushed back on after practice on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Look of the Day for 4/24: Jonas to serve as chairman of the boards

We got back on track with a Look of the Day cash on Tyrese Haliburton's assist prop on Tuesday night, and we're hunting for back-to-back winners in the NBA playoffs.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson provides major update on hamstring injury

NBA playoffs: Heat vs. Celtics Game 2 odds, expert pick, prediction for 4/24

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Anthony Davis News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Anthony Davis Discusses What Changed In Second Half Of Game 2 That Led To Lakers’ Offensive Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers are obviously not where they want to be down 2-0 in their first round series against the Denver Nuggets. And they are especially unhappy that they blew a 20-point lead in Game 2 to drop to an 0-2 deficit.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

D’Angelo Russell Likes Where Lakers Are At Despite 0-2 Deficit Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading back home down 0-2 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Despite the best efforts of Anthony

NBA News / Lakers Nation / 3 hours ago

D’Angelo Russell Discusses What Went Into Bounce-Back Game 2 Performance Against Nuggets

One of the biggest reasons the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 to the Denver Nuggets was due to the off shooting night from D’Angelo Russell. The guard shot just 6-of-20 from the field and 1-of-9 from 3-point range in the 11-point loss.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / 30 minutes ago

James Worthy Criticizes Darvin Ham For His Bad Decision Regarding Anthony Davis

One of the biggest talking points to come out of Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, was Anthony Davis only taking one shot in the fourth quarter.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

LeBron James Explains Where Focus Is After Demoralizing Game 2 Loss To Nuggets

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to L.A. down 2-0 in their first round series with the Denver Nuggets. Despite being up by as many as 20 points in Game 2, the Lakers were unable to hold on as a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater sank their chances of evening the series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / 37 minutes ago

NBA Analyst Expects Lakers To Make This Bold Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a busy 2024 NBA offseason. LeBron James hitting free agency will be the most important thing on the Lakers’ to-do list to figure out, as they need him to remain part of the roster.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago

Austin Reaves: Lakers Must Move On To Next Game After Heartbreaking Game 2 Loss To Nuggets

A lot was expected of Austin Reaves coming into these playoffs as the third-year guard has been tasked with defending Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray while still needing to provide consistent offense for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Darvin Ham News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Darvin Ham: Lakers Will Be Better From Game 2 Buzzer-Beating Loss To Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is running out of solutions for beating the Denver Nuggets, as his team has now lost 10 straight against the defending champions.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / 0 minutes ago

5 Reasons Why The Lakers Might Still Have A Chance Against The Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough defeat in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, letting a significant 20-point lead slip through their fingers, culminating in a dramatic game-winning shot by Jamal Murray.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / 0 minutes ago

LeBron James' Annoyed Reaction To Anthony Davis Not Getting A Rebound Goes Viral

The Los Angeles Lakers were incredibly frustrated after they stunningly lost Game 2 to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. A clip has now gone viral from that game, which shows LeBron James being annoyed at Anthony Davis for not securing a rebound, which led to a layup for Christian Braun.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / 4 hours ago

This Day In Lakers History: Eddie Jones, Shaquille O’Neal Team Up For Game 1 Victory Over Trail Blazers In 1998 NBA Playoffs

Before the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the early 2000s reached their pinnacle of success, they went through trials and tribulations that helped shape the mold of championship chemistry.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Video shows LeBron James furious with ref in Game 2 loss

The Lakers blew a 20-point lead in their Game 2 loss to the Nuggets, but all the post-game talk was about the officiating.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / 52 minutes ago

3 Lakers Players Have Scored 0 Points In 57 Minutes Against Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have played well so far in this series, but their supporting cast has underwhelmed, for the most part.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / 6 hours ago

Kendrick Perkins, Skip Bayless Troll LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers After Embarrassing Game 2 Collapse

What was supposed to be a game that would have tied the series turned out to be a massive loss for the Los Angeles Lakers after Jamal Murray’s final shot went in.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

2024 NBA Draft: Lakers Place in First Round Revealed

The Lakers’ heartbreaking game 2 loss last night has many fans believing their season could be over sooner than later. Amid the wild times of the 2024 playoffs, the NBA released the tiebreakers for this year’s draft on Monday, with the 47-35 Lakers being in a four-way tiebreaker with the 76ers, Magic and Pacers.

D'Angelo Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

D’Angelo Russell complains on social media about officiating

D’Angelo Russell couldn’t help but let off some steam after the Los Angeles Lakers’ devastating Game 2 loss.

Pair of NBA stars fume over officiating after playoff losses

Flabbergasted Anthony Davis slams Defensive Player of the Year snub

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / 19 minutes ago

Lakers Get Massive Injury News About 2 Rotation Players

The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered some devastating defeats to start the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They knew they had a major obstacle to overcome, getting matched up with the defending champion Denver Nuggets, but Los Angeles has to be disappointed about heading home down 0-2.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 14 minutes ago