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Veteran Journalist Explains What Makes LeBron James Less ‘Special’ Than Michael Jordan

The majority of NBA fans take Michael Jordan’s side in the coveted Jordan vs. LeBron James debate, and the renowned journamlist, Colin Cowherd, recently highlighted a noteworthy reason why fans think that way.

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'Can’t Rule Anything Out': Stephen A. Smith Hesitates to Dismiss Lakers as West Favorites Amid 9-Game Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last few weeks. They have elevated themselves as a real threat in the Western Conference following their nine-game win streak.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Luka Doncic, LaMelo Ball Named Players Of The Week

Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has won the award in the East, the NBA announced today in a press release.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Jazz

As you know, Lakers star LeBron James played in the 1,612th regular-season game of his career on Saturday, setting an NBA record and passing Hall of Fame center Robert Parish.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 16-22

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for March 16-22, it was announced by the NBA. LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets took home honors in the Eastern Conference.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / March 23

Lakers on Alert as Austin Reaves Exit Plan Emerges: Report

Austin Reaves took his game to new heights in the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, building on a breakout 2024-25 campaign where he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over 73 games.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer.

James should be happy the Lakers are Luka Doncic's team now

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Doncic

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / March 23

Watch: He was ready to go to war after LeBron got fouled

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 23

Lakers HC JJ Redick Sends Clear Message Amid Team’s Red-Hot Surge

Over the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have been arguably the NBA’s hottest team behind their sustained success. The Lakers grabbed their ninth

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Final Injury Report for Lakers-Pistons: Will Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an interconference showdown. Los Angeles enters Monday’s game with a 46-25 record after defeating the Orlando Magic on the road on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to nine games.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Jerry West News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Prime Video Releasing Documentary On Lakers Legend Jerry West

Prime Video announced an upcoming feature-length documentary, “Jerry West: The Logo,” which chronicles the life and career of the Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon whose silhouette still serves as the logo of the league to this day.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Marcus Smart & Rui Hachimura Out, Maxi Kleber Available Vs. Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) are out against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night while Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) is available.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Watch: Dirk Nowitzki Praises LeBron James After Breaking Latest Record

When LeBron James took the court on Saturday night for the Los Angeles Lakers in their victory over the Orlando Magic, he surpassed Hall of Famer Robert Parish to become the NBA’s all-time leader in games played.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23