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Kobe Bryant’s Close Friend Finally Addresses Controversial Lakers Accusation 6 Years After His Passing

Kobe Bryant still resonates in countless stories across the league, even six years after his tragic passing. This time, however, the latest to surface isn’t about the rings or the points, but about something smaller, quieter, and much more revealing, from Cabbie Richards, a famed Canadian broadcaster and a close friend of Bryant.

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Why was LA Lakers star Deandre Ayton detained in the Bahamas

LA Lakers centre Deandre Ayton was briefly detained in the Bahamas over a suspected marijuana issue before being released. The incident took place at Lynden Pindling International Airport, with initial reports suggesting Ayton had been arrested.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 18

Jeanie Buss says her father would have backed Lakers’ $10B sale

Jeanie Buss says the decision to sell the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers came down to keeping the franchise where her late father believed it belonged.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Could LeBron James be eyeing Wizards after recent trade remarks?

For almost the entirety of his career, it seems as though LeBron James has been chasing the ghost that has loomed large over his career in Michael Jordan.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Lakers’ LeBron James points to same problem with Luka Doncic or Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Deandre Ayton gets detained in Bahamas for drug possession

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has taken another bizarre twist. Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday while at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport in his native Bahamas, ESPN reported late Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton briefly detained for marijuana possession

Los Angeles Lakers center and former top draft pick Deandre Ayton was detained for marijuana possession on Tuesday. According to reports, Ayton attempted to travel through a Bahamas airport while carrying the drug.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Luka Doncic’s feelings on Lakers’ poor trade deadline are revealed

Luka Doncic is not quite getting antsy in Tinseltown just yet. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic supported the team’s quiet trade deadline with a focus instead on “the long-term picture,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 18

Jeanie Buss' latest comments suggest LeBron James doesn't have future with Lakers

Signs continue to point toward forward LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason.

Carmelo Anthony offers an honest opinion about 'villain' James

LeBron making big sacrifice this season

LeBron opens up about emotional reality of 22nd NBA All-Star selection

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends strong message about next contract

Jayson Tatum emotional after major step in Achilles recovery

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 17

Luka Doncic Supported Organization’s Trade Deadline Approach

The Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty quiet trade deadline, which reflected all of the reporting leading up to it. Since the 2025 offseason, the Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka have been open about their preference to retain flexibility for the summer of 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 17

How Much Cap Space Will Lakers Have In Summer Of 2026?

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed relatively quiet at the trade deadline this year. They made only one trade, swapping Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard with the Atlanta Hawks, and giving them a 2032 second-round pick in the process.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 17