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Nick Wright says Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic have ‘not ascended’ to level of Caitlin Clark’s popularity

Nick Wright has claimed that Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic have not reached the level of popularity currently enjoyed by Caitlin Clark. The outspoken analyst sparked debate by suggesting the NBA’s next generation of international superstars has yet to capture mainstream recognition on the same scale as some of the sport’s most established names.

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Could Lakers look at bringing in Quentin Grimes in offseason?

The Lakers do not have the luxury of patience with Luka Doncic. Not now. Not in the middle of his prime. That reality is shaping every conversation around the Lakers as they look ahead to the offseason.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 19

LeBron James’ Agent Causes a Stir With Bold Anthony Edwards Statement

Debates about the best player in the NBA never really settle; they just evolve. One week it’s about stats, the next it’s about impact, rings, or who’s carrying their team the furthest.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 18

Nick Wright Says WNBA's Caitlin Clark Has Reached a Level Lakers' Luka Doncic Hasn’t

Before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks that rocked the NBA and professional sports in general, Luka Doncic was a bona fide superstar and in contention for being the face of the league when LeBron James walks away from the game.

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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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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 18

Danny Green Isn’t Sold on Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Fit With Lakers

There are still a few months left in the 2025-26 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but all the talk surrounding the team right now is about the future beyond this season, mainly about LeBron James and the prospect of the team acquiring superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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

How much money LeBron James could make from a retirement tour is revealed

An extended farewell tour may end up being too good for LeBron James to pass up. The Los Angeles Lakers star James could be in line to make in the range of $40 million to $75 million for the media streaming rights to his potential retirement tour next season, Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland reported on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 18

Rich Paul Says Post-LeBron James Era Will Mirror 'Collective' NBA After Michael Jordan’s Retirement

The NBA is slowly bracing for a future that does not include LeBron James, and that is going to feel strange no matter how ready people say they are. For more than two decades, he has been the constant.

Andrew Wiggins News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 18

Andrew Wiggins and Tobias Harris are players Lakers could target this summer

The Lakers are looking at an offseason with a ton of cap space and a handful of roster spots available, but how are they going to use these resources to build a winner around Luka Dončić?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / February 18

Nike and LeBron James Revisit 'The Decision' With New Shoes

Throughout this NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has worn his 23rd signature Nike basketball shoe. The Nike LeBron 23 is dropping in 23 colorways that try to retell important stories from James' historic career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Hoops Wire / February 18

LeBron James to Cavs is ‘99%’ if the price is right, NBA insider says

LeBron James has not decided when he is done. That much is clear. What is getting louder, though, is where this could all be headed if he is not. James is finishing the season with the Lakers, chasing Western Conference contention alongside Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Jeanie Buss says father Jerry would've supported Lakers sale

Jeanie Buss spearheaded a 2025 effort to sell majority control of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter.

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

Carmelo Anthony gets honest on 'villain' LeBron James

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The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Chris Paul Confirms Stance on Retirement U-Turn to Join LeBron James, Lakers

Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Chris Paul might not have envisioned that his farewell tour would get cut short. The soon-to-be Hall of Fame guard’s illustrious career that lasted over two decades came to an unfortunate end when the Toronto Raptors decided to waive him following his arrival from Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Austin Reaves Credits Rajon Rondo As First Veteran Mentor

An extremely important thing for a young player’s development when they enter the league is having a veteran teammate who can really show them the way both on and off the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 18

Luka Dončić reportedly supported Lakers trade deadline approach

A franchise and its biggest star need to be aligned, and it appears the Lakers have that with Luka Dončić. The Lakers traded for him last February, and he showed that he wanted to stay here by signing an extension in the summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FortyEightMinutes / February 18

Rival NBA Execs Believe Lakers Should Part Ways With LeBron James

Where LeBron James ends up next year is going to be one of the major storylines of the offseason. While the three-time Olympic gold-medalist hasn’t public announced whether he will retire or not, some around the NBA believe the Lakers should part ways with him regardless.

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / February 18