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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 10

LeBron James: Thunder Are Championship Team, Lakers Are Not

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, losing 119-110 in a game missing multiple top players. The Thunder were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while the Lakers did not have Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Defensive-Minded Bigs Viewed as ‘Realistic Possibilities’ for Lakers

The Lakers managed to plug a few holes at the trade deadline, but one position that has faced heavy scrutiny is at center. While Deandre Ayton has been

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 10

LeBron James’ ‘Championship Roster’ Comments Has Kendrick Perkins Agreeing Lakers Don’t Have Intentions to Win

The trade deadline just passed, and the All-Star Game is just a few days away, making it the perfect time to sit back and assess which teams look like they have what it takes to make a postseason run.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Lakers Bench Caught Giving Up on Teammate as JJ Redick Blames LeBron James Treatment for Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers will feel they let the game slip against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They managed to turn the game around with a strong third-quarter performance.

Lakers Around the Web

LeBron James offers blunt assessment of Lakers after loss to Thunder: 'That's a championship team, we're not' · CBSSports.com

LeBron calls out Lakers: We're not a title team · ESPN

Luka hasn't made the Lakers a title contender yet: Here's what we've seen in 365 days · ESPN

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 / EssentiallySports / February 10

Luka Doncic Trade Fallout Pushed Ex-Mavs Star to Follow LeBron James’ Path for Mental Peace

The idea of an “untouchable” superstar vanished last year when the Dallas Mavericks made a franchise-altering decision. By trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas sent shockwaves across the league. Trading a franchise player like Doncic proved that no one was safe.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Ball Exclusives / February 10

REPORT: Lakers to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge splash on February 2, 2025, when they traded for superstar Luka Doncic. LA has another superstar they plan to add to their roster this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Lakers Legend Snubs LeBron James From Prestigious List After Harsh Confession

There are Lakers debates that never cool off. This one reignited instantly, and it came from inside the house. In a recent episode of Fast Break, Byron Scott revealed his all-time Los Angeles Lakers starting five.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 10

'Beat His A**': Kobe Bryant’s Coach Slams Ex-GM After Lakers Firing

In the NBA, firings are usually clean, rehearsed, and corporate. This one was not. Nearly a decade later, the anger behind it still spills out raw, personal, and unresolved.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 10

LeBron James shares brutally honest assessment of Lakers after loss to Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't keep their foot on the gas in their latest matchup with the reigning NBA champions.

Rob Pelinka hints at Lakers offseason blueprint inspired by Dodgers’ success

NBA announces competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars All-Star events

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 10

JJ Redick Liked Lakers’ Effort But Lamented Execution In Loss To Thunder

Although the All-Star break is nearly here, the Los Angeles Lakers face a tough set of games before earning some much-needed rest. The Lakers kicked off the final week of games before the break against the defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 10

JJ Redick: Lakers Happy To Get Kobe Bufkin On NBA Roster

Without many future draft picks in their war chest, the Los Angeles Lakers have to find and develop young talent whenever they can get it. The Lakers have done well in the latter parts of the NBA Draft and undrafted free agency, but they’ve also been good about utilizing their G League affiliate South Bay to take swings on players.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

LeBron James admits the ugly truth about the Lakers after loss to the Thunder

LeBron James has seen a lot of basketball in his life. He knows what it takes to win it all in the NBA. So far in the 2025-26 season, he’s not convinced that his Los Angeles Lakers are on par with a championship-caliber squad like the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Austin Reaves' Honest Admission After Lakers-Thunder Incident

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves took his first loss since returning from an extended injury absence. The Lakers had won three in a row after Reaves returned to the lineup, but they came up short on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Lakers’ Austin Reaves stuns crowd after posterizing Thunder players

The Los Angeles Lakers are missing their biggest star on Monday night, but Austin Reaves is making sure the fans at Crypto.com Arena have plenty to cheer about.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 9

JJ Redick Reveals Why Lakers Signed Kobe Bufkin

After the NBA trade deadline came and went last week, with the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring sharpshooter Luke Kennard, there was some speculation brewing about the team targeting some players on the buyout market to fill Los Angeles' 15th and final roster spot.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 9

JJ Redick, LeBron James React to Luke Kennard's Lakers Debut

Days after being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sharpshooter Luke Kennard made his debut with his new team against the Golden State Warriors and immediately made an impact.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

Notable update emerges about Rob Pelinka’s job status

Rob Pelinka may be fighting for his job over the next few months. The Los Angeles Lakers general manager Pelinka could be fired if the team does not make a deep playoff run this season, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Monday.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Luka Doncic Makes Off-Court Announcement Amid Second Season With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has continued to elevate his profile in his second season with the organization. With the Dallas Mavericks now shifting into a rebuild just a year after trading him, the move increasingly looks like the franchise’s biggest mistake.

Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Injury Update Before Thunder Game

Dalton Knecht has struggled to firmly establish himself in the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular rotation this season. Currently in his second year in the NBA, the 6-foot-6 small forward has bounced in and out of head coach JJ Redick for pretty much the entire campaign.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / February 9

Adou Thiero Participates In First Full-Contact Stay-Ready Game

The Los Angeles Lakers used their lone draft pick in 2025 on promising wing Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. Thiero is known to be an excellent athlete and relentless defender with some offensive potential should he develop properly.

Luke Kennard News / Fadeaway World / February 9

Draymond Green On Lakers Acquiring Luke Kennard: 'Defensively, How Do You Survive It'

Draymond Green didn’t mince words when discussing the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to acquire Luke Kennard. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green framed the move as a clear offensive upgrade while raising a blunt, unavoidable question about the other end of the floor.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

Rob Pelinka hints at Lakers offseason blueprint inspired by Dodgers’ success

Pelinka opened up about how the Lakers plan to follow the Dodgers' blueprint as they rebuild their basketball operations.

Lakers signing G League’s No. 1 scorer

NBA announces competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars All-Star events

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Luke Kennard News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Lakers’ Luke Kennard: ‘I will shoot it. I will be aggressive’

The Lakers may have only made one move at the deadline, but they believe it was the right one. Los Angeles sent Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to Atlanta in exchange for Luke Kennard, a deal the Lakers viewed as a clear upgrade in shooting.