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Rich Paul Dismisses Narrative Surrounding LeBron James & Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves playing their best basketball of the season as they are on a six-game win streak. The first three wins of that streak came with LeBron James sidelined due to injury, which just so happened to coincide with Austin Reaves returning to his early-season form.

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Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season

The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Former Laker Says He’d ‘Love to Own’ Seattle Expansion Team

As the NBA votes on two expansion franchises next week, the result could begin to turn a former All-Star’s dreams into reality. In a Mar. 3 interview with

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Marcus Smart: Lakers Can Be Dangerous When Consistently Locked In Defensively

The Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been an offense-first team this season. Marcus Smart, at age 32 and four seasons removed from his Defensive Player of the Year campaign, represented the team’s best overall defensive player.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 17

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Grizzlies, relocation, Lakers

No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Paul George. Yet the Sixers have won three of their last four, leaning heavily on young pieces like VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards, as noted by Tony Jones of The Athletic.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Lakers C Deandre Ayton delivering daggers to Clint Capela’s Rockets is poetic after viral drama

The Lakers and Rockets met for the first time since DeAndre Ayton and Clint Capela went after each other in the media and on social media. The Lakers won 100-92, and neither player had a major impact on the game or the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / March 17

Can the Lakers’ 5-Game Win Streak Signal That They’re The Western Conference’s Best?

Trailing by two points with just over five seconds remaining in ABC’s primetime game of the week vs. the Denver Nuggets, LA Lakers Austin Reaves nonchalantly

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / March 17

LeBron James: Lakers Win Over Rockets Was Like ‘Playoff Basketball’

The Los Angeles Lakers began their road trip on Monday night by picking up yet another impressive win over a playoff-caliber opponent, this time in the Houston Rockets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Luka Doncic Joins Kobe Bryant In Lakers History With Recent Scoring Stretch

Luka Doncic has been playing on another level over the last two weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers star was already leading the league in points per game, but upped himself to an even higher level during the team’s ongoing six-game win streak.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 17

'That’s Such BS': Coach K Explains Why He Insisted Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Keep Their Ego Intact

Mike Krzyzewski did enough as the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils to be considered one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time. Five national titles, 13 Final Fours and countless players who made an impact in the NBA are his legacy, but any mention his career accomplishments has to include what he did with Team USA in the Olympics.

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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.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 17

JJ Redick Praises Lakers’ Second-Half Defense Against Kevin Durant & Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick deserves a lot of credit for the team’s recent turnaround as he has gotten his group to play much harder on both ends of the floor.

Maria Sharapova responds to a personal question about viral photo with Luka Doncic

At 6-foot-8, Luka Doncic can dwarf non-basketball people, but not tennis legend Maria Sharapova. Although Sharapova is several inches shorter than Doncic

Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Maxi Kleber Shut Down For Five Days With Lumbar Back Issue

Maxi Kleber has played sparingly during the 2025-26 season, but he’s made an impact when called upon. Kleber has mostly ridden the bench in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, though he’s stepped in admirably whenever the rotation is hit by injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 17

'It Took Me 14 Years!': James Worthy Reacts to Luka Doncic Tying His 30-Point Game Mark as a Laker

The Lakers gutted out a tough 100-92 road win in Houston last night to give themselves a bit of cushion for third place in the Western Conference. It was L.A.’s sixth win in a row and ninth in 10 games, and they’re now one game up in the loss column on the Rockets and two up on both the Wolves and Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

LeBron James Loses His Cool at Rui Hachimura After Missed Rebound vs. Rockets

LeBron James is not at all shy about praising his teammates. Only recently, after an incredible display from Luka Doncic, James heaped praises on the Slovenian star.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Rich Paul Points Out ‘Nonsense’ Lakers Narrative Involving LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers are in control of a 14-7 record in games played without LeBron James this season. The defensive rating improved by 4.4 points when the veteran remained on the bench, according to statistical data.

Paul Pierce News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17

Paul Pierce Drops Bold Lakers Claim That Could Age Very Quickly

As the regular season inches closer to a close, the Los Angeles Lakers are positioning themselves toward securing a higher playoff seed. The Lakers are trending in the right direction, having won nine of their last 10 games, including their last six straight after edging past the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 17

JJ Redick Risks 5-Figure Fine After Defending Austin Reaves’ Performance vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers executed a defensive exhibition in their victory over the Houston Rockets. Offensively, Luka Doncic notched up his sixth consecutive 30-point performance.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 17

Luka Doncic Is Doing Something Only Kobe Bryant Has Done for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed hot after notching their sixth straight win by edging out the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night. Superstar guard Luka

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Rich Paul Chimes In On ‘Lakers Are Better Without LeBron’ Debate

The debate over LeBron James’ fit with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has a new (albeit expected) perspective: James’ longtime agent and friend, Rich Paul.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Update emerges on LeBron James’ playing future

A new update has emerged regarding LeBron James’ NBA future. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Monday, Shams Charania said the “feeling around LeBron and the league” is that James will play one more season.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Marcus Smart Claims NBA Team Forced Him To Play Through Injury Before Lakers Stint

The Los Angeles Lakers are reaping the rewards of a series of strong roster decisions since the Luka Doncic trade from February 2025. While they didn't make any flashy additions, their additions since last summer have all led to rewards on the court this season.