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On YouTubeAustin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
Los Angeles Lakers Face Big Decision on Austin Reaves as Future Remains Uncertain
There’s a huge chance that the Los Angeles Lakers star guard, Austin Reaves, will secure the biggest contract of his playing career in the upcoming offseason. At 27, he’s entering the prime athletic years of his career.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / April 8
LeBron James' Status Ahead of Lakers-Warriors Game on Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James missed the team's 123-87 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The Lakers lost in that game because they lacked a star player.
Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Lakers Announce Marcus Smart Injury Update for Warriors Game
It was no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers suffered another deflating blowout loss on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 123-87. After all, the Lakers entered the matchup extremely shorthanded.
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 8
Anthony Davis was as shocked as everyone he was traded for Luka Dončić 
Even a year later, when it comes to the Lakers trading Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić, the word that comes to mind most is shock. We’ve heard about how Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka couldn’t believe the Mavericks were willing to trade away their superstar.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / April 8
Lakers’ Injuries Mean LeBron Must Turn Back Clock as Much as Possible
During the Lakers’ recent blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, superstar Luka Dončić sustained a hamstring injury early in the third quarter. To
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt Made Immediate Decision After JJ Redick Incident
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had a heated confrontation with head coach JJ Redick on Tuesday night. The incident occurred during the second quarter of a 123-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / April 8
Anthony Davis says he ‘deserved more respect’ from Lakers in Luka Doncic trade
Anthony Davis is still trying to make sense of how things ended with the Los Angeles Lakers. Specifically, how little warning he got. “From the business standpoint I can’t be mad, but like why?” Davis said on Draymond Green‘s podcast, via HoopsHype “Nobody told me nothing.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 8
JJ Redick Focused On Finding Players ‘All In’ On Fighting For Lakers In Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers must completely switch gears now that they are without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future. Doncic and Reaves were the team’s two leading scorers, so head coach JJ Redick must now figure out different lineups and rotations in order to get the best he can out of this team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 8
JJ Redick Doesn’t Sugarcoat Deandre Ayton’s Struggles Catching Passes
With the Los Angeles Lakers down both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future, not to mention LeBron James in Tuesday night’s loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it would seem to be a prime opportunity for center Deandre Ayton to step up and take on a bigger role in the offense, something head coach JJ Redick has spoken about.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 8
Lakers preparing team for playoffs amidst ‘unique situation,’ not focused on playoff seeding
In the blink of an eye, the Lakers have gone from one of the hottest teams in basketball to one that’s desperately trying to find a path towards success.
Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / April 8
Lakers Eye Sign-and-Trade for Austin Reaves Amid $41M Contract Update: Reports
The Los Angeles Lakers are brewing something behind the door. And it has everything to do with Austin Reaves. The 28-year-old won’t technically become a free agent at the end of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 8
Anthony Davis Gives Immediate Reaction To Finding Out Lakers Traded Him For Luka Doncic
More than a year later and it is still widely accepted that the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is the most shocking trade in NBA history, if not all of American sports.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Anthony Davis finally breaks silence on Pelicans fallout and shocking Luka Doncic trade
The past few years have been a roller coaster of a ride for Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 8
JJ Redick Downplays Confrontation With Jarred Vanderbilt In Lakers Loss To Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third consecutive game on Tuesday night, once again getting blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the team reeling following the injuries to leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, frustrations may be beginning to surface as well.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8
JJ Redick’s defiant message amid Lakers injuries
LOS ANGELES – The undermanned Los Angeles Lakers put up a fight as long as they could, but ultimately the reality of the situation took over as they fell to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 123-87.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 8
'Gonna Get Fired': JJ Redick to Get Axed After Jarred Vanderbilt Fight, Deandre Ayton Comment, Says Ex-NBA Champion
Facing the Oklahoma City Thunder is never fun. Especially for the Los Angeles Lakers, these matchups have been painful. They met OKC for the final time this regular season, with no change in the result.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 8
JJ Redick: Luka Doncic In Good Spirits & Motivated To Return
Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which is brutal news for a Los Angeles Lakers team that was tracking to be a legitimate playoff threat.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 8
JJ Redick throws Deandre Ayton under the bus after Lakers' loss
Despite Ayton's glaring physical gifts, his inconsistency on offense and lack of effort on defense have made him a frustrating player to watch for most of his career.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / April 8
Debunking Alleged Footage Of 16-Year-Old LeBron James Dunking On Michael Jordan In 2001
LeBron James and Michael Jordan sharing a court in 2001 has always been part of NBA history. Now, a viral clip claiming to show a 16-year-old LeBron dunking on Jordan has reignited that story.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 8
Lakers’ fading fast, now face fight to hold home court
The Lakers didn’t have much of a chance. And it showed quickly. Los Angeles ran into the Thunder on Tuesday without Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / April 8
Mavs Deny They Botched Austin Reaves’ MRI
The Mavericks denied Lakers coach JJ Redick‘s claim thtat they botched Austin Reaves‘ MRI, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area on Saturday after suffering the injury against Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
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.
Cal State LA Golden Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 6
Insider shares latest on return timelines for Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers hit a brutal stretch last Thursday, and the timing could not be worse. Both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with injuries during a 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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