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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 8
Magic Johnson Reacts to Lakers’ Concerning Woes Around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers’ promising season has taken a sharp turn. The sudden setbacks are concerning, and even Magic Johnson could not stay silent. Magic Johnson addressed the back-to-back injury announcements for star players Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 8
Footage Shows Luka Doncic’s Condition After Injury as JJ Redick Addresses Europe Visit
Last Thursday, Luka Doncic hobbled and left the game against the OKC Thunder, and it was later revealed to be a hamstring strain. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is sidelined from the remaining regular-season games, he is leaving no stone unturned to return for the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 8
The Lakers are a shell of the team they were a week ago 
LOS ANGELES – The last time the Lakers played at home, they were on cloud nine. They took down an Eastern Conference contender in the Cavaliers, which concluded an elite month of March basketball where they won 15 of 17 games.
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 8
'Took Him Out': JJ Redick Calls Out Rui Hachimura, Points Out Deandre Ayton Trouble After Blowout vs. Thunder
If there was any hint that JJ Redick’s patients is running low, the presser after the Lakers-OKC rematch was it. Once again, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a blowout 87-123 loss, extending their record against the reigning champs to 0-4 this season.
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.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 8
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder
The final score of Tuesday’s game was both a reflection of the chasm in talent between the Lakers and Thunder but also not entirely indicative of the effort LA gave to start the game either.
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.
J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / April 8
JJ Redick Slams Lakers’ 'Atrocious' Defense, Confirms Internal Scouting to Save Playoff Run Amid Injuries
In the first game without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, the Lakers suffered a loss to the tanking Mavericks. The Purple and Gold franchise outscored the Dallas team in the fourth frame, as they were playing catch-up for the majority of the game.
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.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 8
Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers faced an extremely tall task on Tuesday night when they welcomed the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to town. The Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8
Lakers’ JJ Redick, Jarred Vanderbilt get caught in heated moment during Thunder game
The Los Angeles Lakers, after seemingly having learned their lesson, decided to just field a shorthanded lineup on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder — with LeBron James being held out of action.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 7
Lakers Broadcast Catches Heated Moment Between JJ Redick, Jarred Vanderbilt During Thunder Game
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to get revenge on the reigning champions OKC Thunder, on Tuesday night after falling to a blowout 139-96 loss against OKC on Friday.
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.
Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / April 7
Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7
New Lakers Luka Doncic Video Emerges From Spain Amid Injury Concerns
The Los Angeles Lakers are counting down to the playoffs with two of their best players hurt, and every update on Luka Doncic carries real weight right now.
LeBron James News / Viral Sports News / April 7
Lakers Dealt Fresh Concern With Bad LeBron James News
The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves severely shorthanded at a critical juncture in the season, facing significant roster challenges just as the regular season winds down.
Cal State LA Golden Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7
Paul Pierce Urges LeBron James to Walk Away From Lakers Now
LeBron James is 41 years old, playing his 23rd NBA season, and somehow still posting 30-point games. But this Lakers season just took a brutal turn, and now one of his peers is saying enough is enough.
Jerry West News / Athlon Sports / April 7
NBA Legend Jerry West Felt Deeply Embarrassed After Lakers Marketing Move
Jerry West did it all in the NBA. First as a player, then as an executive. But before the legacy, before the logo, there was a flatbed truck and a city that had not bought in yet.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 7
JJ Redick Praises Job Luke Kennard Did As Primary Ball-Handler
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the foreseeable future, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called upon Luke Kennard to become the team’s new lead guard.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 7
Luka Doncic makes unexpected move following unfortunate Lakers injury news
The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with a ticking clock when it comes to Luka Doncic and his injured hamstring.
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