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Rich Paul makes concerning comments about Luka Doncic

Rich Paul does not seem to think there is much hope left for Luka Doncic this season. The Klutch Sports CEO Paul made some interesting comments about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic this week.

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Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7

New Lakers Luka Doncic Video Emerges From Spain Amid Injury Concerns

The Los Angeles Lakers are counting down to the playoffs with two of their best players hurt, and every update on Luka Doncic carries real weight right now.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / April 7

Mavs deny JJ Redick's claim of incorrect MRI on Austin Reaves’ injury

The Dallas Mavericks have denied Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical staff initially performed an MRI on the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body, leading to a second MRI and a delayed diagnosis of his oblique injury.

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Mavericks respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The Dallas Mavericks are calling cap on JJ Redick’s claim that they had failed to conduct Austin Reaves’ MRI properly. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach turned heads last week when he accused the Mavericks’ medical team of scanning “the wrong area” of Reaves’ body after he suffered an oblique issue.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 7

JJ Redick Gives Update on Marcus Smart Ahead of Lakers-Thunder

Marcus Smart is one of the most important players for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. His defensive tenacity has worked well alongside the offensive firepower from the backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7

Predicting the Lakers Final Seed in the 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers entered April as a legitimate contender. Then Luka Doncic went down with a hamstring strain, Austin Reaves followed with an oblique injury, and suddenly the final week of the regular season became about damage control.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 7

Is Luka Dončić returning for the playoffs a good idea?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job

Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. Cooper has been hired by Cal State Los Angeles, a Division II school, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7

Paul Pierce Urges LeBron James to Walk Away From Lakers Now

LeBron James is 41 years old, playing his 23rd NBA season, and somehow still posting 30-point games. But this Lakers season just took a brutal turn, and now one of his peers is saying enough is enough.