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On YouTubeLeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 13
LeBron James Sends Clear Locker Room Message, Exposes 2 Glaring Mistakes in Kings Loss
For the second time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are on a three-game losing streak, and they need their leader. LeBron James did score 22 points, but the issues with the team remain.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 13
'He’ll Be on a Severe Minutes Restriction' – Los Angeles Lakers Coach Explains Key Starter’s DNP-CD Vs. Sacramento Kings Despite Being Healthy
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura did not see action in the team’s 124-112 road loss against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and head coach JJ Redick explained the reason behind the bewildering coaching decision.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Luka Doncic Issues Worrying Injury Update Following LeBron James’ Statement
The Lakers’ slump is on the verge of exasperating. On their third straight loss, Luka Doncic had a 42-point masterclass. Yet he’s in a dicey position. His struggles and the Lakers’ worst fears manifested in the final quarter against the Sacramento Kings.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 13
LeBron James Issues Clear Statement Before Hawks Clash After JJ Redick’s Rui Hachimura Update
It was the third straight loss for the Lakers, and the grueling travel in January is yet to come. JJ Redick is already dealing with multiple injury problems, and the main issue remains managing the fitness of LeBron James.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 13
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Kings 
The Lakers have had many a frustrating loss this season, particularly over the last month, but Monday’s will rank near the top. In what has become a recurring nightmare, the purple and gold couldn’t hit an outside shot, couldn’t get defensive stops and got run off the court by an inferior team.
J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / January 13
JJ Redick Doesn't Hold Back on Lakers Poor Play Following Loss to Kings
JJ Redick isn't afraid to speak his mind. Ever since taking over the head-coaching duties of the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2024 NBA season, he has been outspoken and seemingly honest with the media.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 13
Lakers Suffer Bad Loss Against Kings; 4 Bad Factors That Led To Third Straight Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers came into Sacramento hoping to snap a losing streak, but instead, they left with a frustrating 112-124 defeat. After back-to-back losses, this marks the third consecutive game the Lakers have struggled to find consistency.
Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / January 13
Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura Update After Latest Decision
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to having forward Rui Hachimura back in the lineup. The Japanese sensation missed his seventh straight game due to right calf soreness.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13
Kings savagely troll LeBron James after spoiling jersey patch debut
LeBron James’ longevity is unparalleled, especially in professional basketball. The fact that he remains this productive on the hardwood is simply mind-blowing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 13
Lakers Player Ratings: Luka’s 42 Goes To Waste As Kings Torch L.A. From Deep in Stunning Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Sacramento knowing this was the kind of game contenders are supposed to bank. The Kings entered the night buried near the bottom of the standings, short-handed, and without the defensive profile to slow down elite shot creators.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 13
Lakers blown out by Kings for third straight loss
A lackluster effort from the Lakers saw the Kings pick up just their 10th win of the season, 124-112, on Monday. LA led for most of the first quarter, but Sacramento, who came into the game tied with the Pelicans for the fewest wins in the West, took a lead late in the opening period and never trailed again.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 13
Lakers Suffer Disappointing Loss To Kings For Third Straight Defeat
The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off a difficult five-game in seven-day stretch on Monday night, going on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings. There was some added intrigue for this game after Dennis Schroder recently got into a physical altercation with Luka Doncic after the last time these two teams met on Dec.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 13
Rich Paul Advises Lakers To Trade Austin Reaves For Jaren Jackson Jr
The Los Angeles Lakers have put together a solid season so far, sitting at 23-13 and good for fifth place in the Western Conference. Still, everyone knows that with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the way, the team’s ceiling is much higher.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12
Lakers insider wonders about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reunion trade
The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a bit of a rough patch lately, having lost their last two games to the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers currently sit at 23-13 on the season, but their net rating suggests a team that will likely begin to fall off significantly down the stretch of the season unless some changes are made.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / January 12
Lakers’ LeBron James dilemma only getting more difficult
There was a window for the Lakers to move LeBron James. That window opened the moment they acquired Luka Doncic. It may have closed just as quickly. The problem was obvious before Doncic and James ever shared the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 12
Deandre Ayton Becoming Luka Doncic's Enforcer Unsurprising Given Agent Connection
The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings' rivalry seems to be exiting its dormant era and becoming a blood feud again. The last time these two teams played, on December 28 at the Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers laid a 125-104 beatdown on the Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 12
Lakers make controversial decision because of LeBron James, cancel morning morning shootarounds
The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 12
JJ Redick Undecided On Starting Lineup When Rui Hachimura Returns
When it comes to the starting lineup, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is a believer in not being beholden to one grouping for the entirety of a season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 8
Rich Paul takes another shot at Lakers with Luka Doncic take
This isn't the first time the prominent agent has criticized the Lakers or questioned their championship aspirations this season.
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