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LeBron James says his retirement will be about celebration, ‘not of loss’

At some point, LeBron James will walk away from basketball. Just do not expect a farewell tour filled with sadness. James, now in his 23rd season and somehow still producing at age 41, said he views the end of his career very differently.

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JJ Redick’s ‘special’ Luka Doncic mic drop amid referee interactions

LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Luka Doncic picked up his 15th technical foul of the season amid more interactions with the referees.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / March 6

Lakers star LeBron James (elbow) sitting out vs. Pacers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Friday night's contest against the visiting Indiana Pacers due to a left elbow contusion. James was injured during the fourth quarter of Thursday's 120-113 road loss against the Denver Nuggets when he fell hard to the court after driving toward the hoop.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 6

Luka Doncic's Response to Possible Suspension Should Concern the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the most important stretch of their season, fighting to secure playoff positioning in a tightly packed Western Conference race.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / March 6

Why The 2026 Lakers Won’t Win A Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers in 2026 are not a true championship contender. They’re a fine team that will make the postseason and possibly win one round. When you have Luka Doncic and LeBron James, however, that is not the standard.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBC Sports / March 6

Watch: Does Luka Doncic need to improve his body language for Lakers? | Dan Patrick Show

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 6

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James, Deandre Ayton & Maxi Kleber Out Vs. Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers, which is the second night of a back-to-back, and LeBron James (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis), Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) have all been ruled out.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

NBA MVP Power Rankings: Kevin Durant Storms Into the Race, Luka Doncic Slips Out of Top 5

The MVP race is tightening as the regular season hits its final stretch. The usual heavyweights still dominate the conversation; however, a few unexpected names are beginning to shake up the ladder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

Luka Doncic’s 15th Technical Foul Raises Serious Questions About His 'Maturity' as Lakers’ Franchise Star

Luka Doncic is putting on strong performances on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers, but his rising foul count is turning heads as the regular season heats up.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 6

Western Conference Standings Watch: Can Lakers get some help?

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Fans think Deandre Ayton got called out by Lakers teammate

Deandre Ayton left Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers game with an injury, and fans think one of his teammates took a shot at him after the game. The Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets 120-113 at Ball Arena in Denver, Co.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 6

Marcus Smart: Deandre Ayton Wants To Help Lakers

When Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, he made it clear that he was not concerned about scoring, but rather focused on doing all of the dirty work to help the team win games.

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The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 players in NBA history to make at least 9,000 field goals can you name in five minutes?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 6

JJ Redick ‘Very Confident’ In Jaxson Hayes If Deandre Ayton Misses Time

Jaxson Hayes has seen an uptick in minutes as of late and that’s been directly correlated to Deandre Ayton’s performance on the floor. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to rattle off three consecutive wins, Ayton often left much to be desired on both ends.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 6

LeBron James blasts officials after Nikola Jokic incident

James finished the night with 16 points, five rebounds and eight assists, but his postgame comments had nothing to do with the history he just made. Instead, he directed his anger at the officials for what he felt was a missed foul call on the play that resulted in his injury.

NBA roundup: LeBron James sets record, gets hurt in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set another NBA record

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Assist leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

JJ Redick’s comments about Luka Doncic aged extremely poorly

Luka Doncic certainly made his head coach look bad on Thursday night. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.