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LeBron James News / The SportsRush / March 18

LeBron James Signs Young Fan’s Shoe After Dad Heartwarmingly Reminds Him to Say 'Please'

People can say whatever they want about LeBron James, but one thing that is for certain is that he is a family man. The King is a father to three kids: Bronny, Bryce, and his daughter Zhuri and is 23 years strong with his wife, Savannah, whom he married back in 2013.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Bronny James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Exclusive: Bronny James reveals ‘bucket’ mentality amid Lakers-G League shuffle

Last season as a rookie, the plan was always for Bronny James to spend plenty of time with the Los Angeles Lakers’ South Bay affiliate in the G League.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17

Lakers Legend Stunned as Luka Doncic Ties Him in Surprising Feat

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and one of the main reasons for the team’s recent success, winning six straight games, is the play of superstar guard Luka Doncic.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 17

JJ Redick was impressed with ‘terrific defensive second half’ against Rockets

For much of the season, the Lakers were rightly seen as a team built to outscore teams and rely on offense. With LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves on the floor, the belief was that the team would be dominant offensively and ride that to success this year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Nike Announces New Product Featuring LeBron James

LeBron James, 41, is in the middle of his record 23rd NBA season -- and despite missing the first 14 games with sciatica on his right side, he hasn't shown

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 17

LeBron James & JJ Redick Show Love To Deandre Ayton Following Lakers Win Over Rockets

Midway through the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ win on Monday night over the Houston Rockets, head coach JJ Redick went away from starting center Deandre Ayton.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 17

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17

Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments

Durant may say he's the offense, but if opposing teams can keep him in check, that offense needs to expand to other players.

Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers

Luka Doncic puts up 36 as Lakers power past Rockets

LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Rich Paul Dismisses Narrative Surrounding LeBron James & Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves playing their best basketball of the season as they are on a six-game win streak. The first three wins of that streak came with LeBron James sidelined due to injury, which just so happened to coincide with Austin Reaves returning to his early-season form.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 17

Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season

The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

5 Lakers 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness

As new majority owner Mark Walter continues to put his stamp on the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization recently made an intriguing hire of former NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor to general manager Rob Pelinka.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Former Laker Says He’d ‘Love to Own’ Seattle Expansion Team

As the NBA votes on two expansion franchises next week, the result could begin to turn a former All-Star’s dreams into reality. In a Mar. 3 interview with

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Marcus Smart: Lakers Can Be Dangerous When Consistently Locked In Defensively

The Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been an offense-first team this season. Marcus Smart, at age 32 and four seasons removed from his Defensive Player of the Year campaign, represented the team’s best overall defensive player.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 17

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Grizzlies, relocation, Lakers

No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Paul George. Yet the Sixers have won three of their last four, leaning heavily on young pieces like VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards, as noted by Tony Jones of The Athletic.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Lakers C Deandre Ayton delivering daggers to Clint Capela’s Rockets is poetic after viral drama

The Lakers and Rockets met for the first time since DeAndre Ayton and Clint Capela went after each other in the media and on social media. The Lakers won 100-92, and neither player had a major impact on the game or the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / March 17

Can the Lakers’ 5-Game Win Streak Signal That They’re The Western Conference’s Best?

Trailing by two points with just over five seconds remaining in ABC’s primetime game of the week vs. the Denver Nuggets, LA Lakers Austin Reaves nonchalantly

Maria Sharapova responds to a personal question about viral photo with Luka Doncic

At 6-foot-8, Luka Doncic can dwarf non-basketball people, but not tennis legend Maria Sharapova. Although Sharapova is several inches shorter than Doncic

Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Maxi Kleber Shut Down For Five Days With Lumbar Back Issue

Maxi Kleber has played sparingly during the 2025-26 season, but he’s made an impact when called upon. Kleber has mostly ridden the bench in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, though he’s stepped in admirably whenever the rotation is hit by injuries.

Paul Pierce News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17

Paul Pierce Drops Bold Lakers Claim That Could Age Very Quickly

As the regular season inches closer to a close, the Los Angeles Lakers are positioning themselves toward securing a higher playoff seed. The Lakers are trending in the right direction, having won nine of their last 10 games, including their last six straight after edging past the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17

Luka Doncic Is Doing Something Only Kobe Bryant Has Done for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed hot after notching their sixth straight win by edging out the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night. Superstar guard Luka

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Marcus Smart Claims NBA Team Forced Him To Play Through Injury Before Lakers Stint

The Los Angeles Lakers are reaping the rewards of a series of strong roster decisions since the Luka Doncic trade from February 2025. While they didn't make any flashy additions, their additions since last summer have all led to rewards on the court this season.