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Major Development in Luka Doncic’s All-Star Game Status

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game on Thursday night, as he was unable to take the floor against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, due to a nagging hamstring injury.

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Luka Dončić ‘on course’ to play in All-Star Game

Thanks to Luka Dončić’s best effort to recover from his hamstring strain, it appears likely that he will be representing the Lakers in the All-Star Game on Sunday.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 13

Luka Doncic Expected To Play In 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the All-Star break on a winning note as they took down the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. Luka Doncic didn’t suit up against his former team as he missed his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13

Speculation grows about LeBron James’ plans for next season

Speculation that LeBron James might leave the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason continues to linger, with a new rumor linking him to a particularly intriguing outcome.

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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 / Athlon Sports / February 13

Paul Pierce Reacts to LeBron James’ 21-Year Streak Coming to an End

For more than two decades, LeBron James has felt like the one constant in a league that never stops changing. Draft classes come and go, dynasties rise and fall, but somehow he’s always remained in the conversation dominating, adapting, and stacking achievements along the way.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 13

The All-Star break is coming at the perfect time for the Lakers

The NBA season is a marathon, and at some point during the race, exhaustion sets in long before the finish line is within reach. That’s where the Lakers find themselves 54 games into their season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13

LeBron James issues a four-word reaction to Chris Paul’s retirement

James is reacting this week to the news about his close friend.

Chris Paul makes major announcement about his playing future

LeBron James puts up historic performance in Lakers win

Two teams could pursue LeBron James in the offseason

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Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / February 13

Austin Reaves Feeling ‘Great’ Physically Going Into All-Star Break

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is back into the swing of things after missing 22 games in a 24-game stretch due to a calf injury. He returned to the lineup on Feb.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 13

Windhorst honest about where he expects healthy Lakers to stack up

Brian Windhorst gets brutally honest about where he expects healthy Lakers to stack up

Despite all the injuries and some inconsistent stretches throughout the season, the Los Angeles Lakers arrive at the All-Star break in fifth-place in the Western Conference and right in the thick of the playoff race.

LeBron James puts up historic performance in Lakers win

Ex-Lakers champion sparks backlash with his Victor Wembanyama comments

Luka Doncic's availability for All-Star Game in question after injury update

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 13

JJ Redick Assesses First Half Of Lakers Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are a mixed bag as they enter the All-Star break of head coach JJ Redick’s second season at the helm. They have the No. 11 offense, No.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 13

LeBron James Discusses Becoming Oldest Player In NBA History To Record Triple-Double

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a bang by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. They moved to 33-21 and into fifth in the Western Conference ahead of the week off.

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Lakers Release ‘Iconic Los Angeles’ Short Film Prior To NBA All-Star Weekend

The basketball world will soon be descending on the city of Los Angeles as the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will be taking place in the city. While technically the L.A.