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Austin Reaves To Miss Remainder Of Regular Season With Left Oblique Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

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JJ Redick Drops 2 More Injury Concerns After Revealing Lakers Plan Without Luka Doncic

If Luka Doncic’s injury wasn’t enough, JJ Redick has now put the Lakers in dire straits with a worrying update on two more players. The Lakers were flying in March as they reclaimed the third seed in the Western Conference.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 4

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Decision After Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart Injury Update

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an era of uncertainty. After Luka Doncic’s Grade II hamstring injury, he will miss the playoffs. Unfortunately, trouble isn’t coming to an end for the team.

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / April 4

What’s next for the Lakers after Luka Dončić‘s injury?

So, now what? It’s the uncomfortable question that Lakers fans have or will come to this weekend in the aftermath of both a blowout loss to the Thunder and, more importantly, the loss of Luka Dončić to a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / April 4

Lakers G Austin Reaves (oblique) set to undergo MRI

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to get troublesome news in the injury department with star guard Austin Reaves scheduled to undergo an MRI on his midsection Saturday, multiple outlets reported.

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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.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis

LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg was bound to make NBA history

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / April 4

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Can’t Dwell On Loss To Thunder

Thursday night was a measuring stick game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. However, they failed in a big way as the Thunder blew them out from start to finish.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 4

How Luka Doncic Can Still Qualify For NBA Awards Despite Not Playing 65 Games

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had been playing at an MVP level, but disaster struck in Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic was forced out of the game due to a left hamstring injury, and an MRI later revealed a Grade 2 strain that will keep him out for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season and potentially beyond.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Bronny James gets grim prediction about his NBA career

In 64 NBA games, Bronny has averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 assists per game in 7.4 minutes per outing.

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

Marcus Smart Backs Deandre Ayton Through Lakers Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers just took a 139-96 beating from the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic leaving in the third quarter with a left hamstring injury.