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Lakers Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against Thunder, Ending Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Monday night when they welcomed the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder to town. These two teams boast arguably the top two MVP candidates right now, although neither was on the court in this game as Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both nurse injuries.

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JJ Redick Takes Shot At Thunders’ Consistent Fouling On Defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers squared off tonight in a primetime matchup, with the purple and gold putting a three-game winning streak on the line against the defending champions.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 9

Rob Pelinka says there’s ‘no expense they’ll spare’ in building out front office

The Lakers are finally going to start acting like the financial powerhouse they are. New owner Mark Walter is already one of the wealthiest owners in the NBA, a far cry from the Buss family.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Austin Reaves Grabs Attention After Steph Curry All-Star News

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made headlines on Monday right after the Golden State Warriors announced an update on Steph Curry's injury. According to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Curry will remain out through the All-Star break due to a lingering knee injury.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

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

Kendrick Perkins Drops Major Hint About Lakers' LeBron James' Future

The long partnership between superstar LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers franchise may finally come to an end once his contract with the team expires after the 2025-26 NBA season.

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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 / 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.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Is Austin Reaves on Minutes Restriction Tonight vs Thunder? Latest Injury Update on Lakers Star’s Status (Feb 9)

The Los Angeles Lakers are building up a winning momentum, having won their last three games, with the latest one coming against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Lakers Announce Latest Bronny James Decision Amid Roster Cut Rumors

Lacking draft picks and roster depth, the Los Angeles Lakers were largely inactive at the trade deadline, unable to make substantial improvements. The only way they could bring in sharpshooter Luke Kennard was by trading Gabe Vincent.

Luke Kennard News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 9

Luke Kennard is the shooter the Lakers have been searching for

No matter how many different variations the league goes through, shooting will always be at premium value. The Lakers, who sat 21st in the league in 3-point shooting and 23rd in overall makes on the morning of the trade deadline, went and targeted sharpshooter Luke Kennard.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 9

Rob Pelinka Says He & Jeanie Buss Will Lead Lakers Through Organizational Changes

With the Los Angeles Lakers now officially being owned by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, many are anticipating changes to be implemented within the organization and front office.

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.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / February 9

Cooper Flagg is not your ordinary rookie

There are great rookie seasons in the NBA that are etched into history. Every single one of the greats – LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and many more – have had awesome rookie seasons that are likely indicators of how their careers would pan out in the league.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / February 9

$330B Company Embarrasses LeBron James In Latest Project

The line between innovation and overreach keeps getting thinner, and this time it crossed into uncomfortable territory for one of the NBA’s most recognizable figures.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lakers Announce Bronny James Move After Warriors Game

In his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has struggled to find consistent playing time and has not cracked head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.

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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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 9

LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Addition Of Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed their lone trade deadline acquisition to the lineup on Saturday, with sharpshooter Luke Kennard making his team debut. Kennard played 26 minutes off the bench, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-4 from three, doing what he does best next to LeBron James and a still-recovering Austin Reaves.