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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 5
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Mavericks 
It was a good job and good effort from the Lakers, but they came up short in their first game since learning that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would be out for the rest of the regular season.
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 / Lakers Nation / April 5
Luka Doncic To Seek Specialized Treatment In Europe To Expedite Return To Play
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season felt like it came crashing down when Luka Doncic was forced out of the team’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to injury.
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 / Total Pro Sports / April 5
Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony Back Luka Doncic for Awards Eligibility Despite Missing 65-Game Rule
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will come up short in regard to the NBA’s 65-game rule. He went down with a hamstring injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Details emerge on Lakers’ plan for Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers are in scramble mode to get Luka Doncic back on the floor. Doncic hurt his hamstring during what was essentially garbage time of the Lakers’ Thursday game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg joins exclusive club with another monster game
Cooper Flagg is making a pretty big statement in his quest for the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award. After scoring 51 points for the Dallas Mavericks in their loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, he followed it up with a 45-point effort in a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / April 5
Luka Doncic To Seek Treatment In Europe
Luka Doncic will go to Europe to get medical treatment on his hamstring strain in order to speed up his recovery process, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link).
Cooper Flagg News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 5
Lakers undone by Cooper Flagg, Mavs in Dallas
After a whirlwind weekend, the shorthanded Lakers gave it a go in Dallas but a huge start from the Mavs paved the way for them to pick up a 134-128 win.
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 / Lakers Nation / April 5
Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Get Over Hump In Loss To Mavericks
It’s been a rough week for the Los Angeles Lakers as far as injuries go with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 5
LeBron James’ Frustration Toward Bronny James Caught on Camera
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks looking to bounce back from one of their worst performances of the season.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game
LeBron James was not giving his son any preferential treatment during Sunday’s game. The Los Angeles Lakers played Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5
NBA Announces LeBron James History With Cooper Flagg on Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has done everything he could for the team on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, rookie forward Cooper Flagg is doing the same thing, trying to lead the Mavericks past the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 5
JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers took another major hit on Saturday when the team announced guard Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5
LeBron James: Lakers Can’t Replace Luka Doncic But Players Must Pick Up Slack
March changed the complete trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers season as LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic found a way to co-exist offensively.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 5
Final Injury Report for Lakers-Mavericks: Will Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 50-27 record after losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 5
Jarred Vanderbilt Receives Final Injury Designation for Lakers vs. Mavericks
After the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers were hit with bad news, one after the other, as the team won't have stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the rest of the regular season due to injuries.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 5
Los Angeles Lakers Expected to Shop Young Forward This Summer Amid Contract Overhaul
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a pressure stretch where every rotation minute feels like an audition. The roster looks unsettled, the roles aren’t locked, and a lot is going on.
Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / April 5
Former Tennessee Vols basketball star Dalton Knecht finally gets some positive news about his NBA career
Former Tennessee Vols basketball standout Dalton Knecht has had a tough start to his NBA career. The former Vol has been unable to lock down a consistent role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis
LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.
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