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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EasySportz / February 20
Luka and LeBron Lead Lakers Into Crucial Crosstown Battle
The battle for Los Angeles takes center stage tonight at crypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Lakers host the LA Clippers in a Western Conference matchup with significant playoff implications.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Ex-LeBron James teammate makes a notable prediction about James’ future
One former LeBron James teammate is trying his best to peer into the crystal ball. Retired former Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert appeared this week on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” During the show, Shumpert made a notable prediction about James’ future — that James will end up taking a pay cut for next season.
Pau Gasol News / Lakers Nation / February 20
Pau Gasol Named Chair Of IOC Athletes’ Commission
Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol is one of the greatest international basketball players to ever step foot in the NBA. There’s a reason he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and his jersey is hanging in the rafters of the Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 20
Lakers finally whole again as stretch run begins
The Lakers are about to find out what they actually have. According to Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group, the Lakers expect to have a fully healthy roster when they open the post-All-Star portion of the schedule Friday against the Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 20
Former NBA Star Believes Lakers Need to Push 'Panic Button'
The Los Angeles Lakers will play their first game after the NBA All-Star break on Friday, with the team hosting Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 20
Lon Rosen Outlines Goals In New Role With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers worked quickly to replace Tim Harris after it was reported he would be leaving his post as president of business operations at the end of the season.
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 / Lakers Nation / February 20
Rui Hachimura: People Won’t Appreciate LeBron James Until He Retires
There has simply been no player in the history of the NBA to be as good for as long as LeBron James has been. Whether it is with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat or Los Angeles Lakers, the consistent level that LeBron has maintained is simply unmatched.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 20
JJ Redick Breaks Down Zone Defense Usage
Despite all the injuries the Los Angeles Lakers have endured during the 2025-26 season, head coach JJ Redick has managed to keep the team afloat. Redick himself struggled to assess the first half of the season due to players being in and out, but did acknowledge they have been making some progress.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Cade Cunningham enters LeBron James territory with historic Madison Square Garden masterpiece
Cunningham walked into Madison Square Garden on Thursday night and delivered one of the best performances of his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 20
Luka Doncic Has High Confidence In Luke Kennard
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic got some extra rest as he was ruled out with a hamstring injury before the All-Star break. Doncic was fortunately able to play in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and said his hamstring felt good after the game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / February 20
Lakers lead NBA in zone defense usage at 17.6% of possessions, allowing 0.86 PPP
The Los Angeles Lakers lead the NBA in zone defense usage at 17.6% of possessions, a strategic shift that has coincided with a drop in their defensive rating from 117.9 through 40 games to 112.7 since the adjustment.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 20
Austin Reaves Discusses How Healthy Lakers Can Gel For Remainder Of 2025-26 Season
Austin Reaves has become a bonafide star for the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a key factor in the team’s success as they head into second phase of the 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / February 20
Golf fans slam LeBron James’ golf swing after recent social media video
LeBron James is a newcomer to the game of golf, picking up the sport in the summer of 2025. After taking up the new sport, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has quickly become obsessed, talking about it frequently in his post-game press conference after his games with the Los Angeles Lakers.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / February 20
JJ Redick Gives Keys For Lakers In Second Half ‘Sprint’
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has done a good job of steering the team throughout the 2025-26 season. The Lakers remain in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race despite not having their roster fully healthy for most of the year.
Christian Wood News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
Christian Wood calls out ‘casual’ after Rockets jersey sighting
It is fair to say that Christian Wood did not have the greatest of careers in the NBA. However, even making it to arguably the toughest league in the world
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20
Lakers' star trio back together to battle resurgent Clippers
There will be far more than pride on the line as the Battle of L.A. resumes Friday with plenty at stake for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the host Los Angeles Lakers.
J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / February 20
JJ Redick Shares Details on Lakers' Defensive Adjustments
There's no question about the Los Angeles Lakers' offensive prowess. When a coach like JJ Redick has LeBron James and Luka Doncic on his roster, it's easy to have a 116.0 offensive rating in an offense-minded league.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant
Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.
Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / February 19
4 Center Options For The Lakers To Replace Deandre Ayton This Summer
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to close the season with their current roster, but these could very well be the final months that this current group is together.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Pistons' Cade Cunningham calls out top NBA stars for being floppers
Cade Cunningham has taken a stand against NBA stars who play too much for the referees’ whistle. The Detroit Pistons point guard shared his thoughts on what he believes is the biggest issue in the NBA today during an interview with GQ’s Matthew Roberson.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / February 19
Re-signing Austin Reaves sits atop Lakers’ offseason agenda
The Lakers are headed toward a pivotal offseason, one that will shape how they build around Luka Doncic moving forward. And according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers’ top priority has already been identified.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 19
JJ Redick expects Lakers to have Luka Doncic, others back vs. Clippers
When the Los Angeles Lakers return from the All-Star break on Friday, they expect to have their full complement of players for a change. Head coach JJ Redick said Thursday all players would be available for the Lakers' contest against the rival Clippers, including Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Jeanie Buss says father Jerry would've supported Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss spearheaded a 2025 effort to sell majority control of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 18
Lawyer clears air on Deandre Ayton getting detained in Bahamas
Lakers big man Deandre Ayton ran into some trouble back home in the Bahamas.
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