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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 10
Lakers snap losing streak with rout of Warriors 
After a slow start, the Lakers finally snapped their losing streak on Thursday with a blowout win in San Francisco over the Warriors, 119-103. LA led throughout the first quarter, but only by single digits.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 10
LeBron James Said He Has 'Too Much' on His Shoulders After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury, Reveals Ex-Teammate
Devastating injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have massively dented the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff hopes. The onus to pick up the offensive burden in their absence falls on the shoulders of veteran 41-year-old LeBron James.
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 10
LeBron James Gets Lakers Back On Track With Win Over Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road on Thursday night, looking to snap their three-game losing streak when they took on the Golden State Warriors. Matchups
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.
J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / April 10
JJ Redick Admits Lakers Were Not Ready for Thunder, Reveals 'Empathetic' Meeting After Internal Quarrel
On April 7, JJ Redick sat behind the mic and made a lot of people watching feel like they were in class, hearing their peers’ bad grades called out. LakeShow
NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 10
NBA to Hand Luka Doncic Relief From 65-Game Rule While Cade Cunningham’s Fate Remains Uncertain, Per Insider
As the NBA’s 65-game rule deadline looms in the final regulation stretch, insiders are buzzing about special exemptions for star players sidelined by personal milestones or freak injuries.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 9
Stan Van Gundy Dismisses Luka Doncic Exemption Plea From 65-Game Rule For Attending Child’s Birth
Stan Van Gundy was there when the Los Angeles Lakers suffered the first of many disasters. He even turned Luka Doncic into meme fodder right before the devastating hamstring injury and the first blowout loss to OKC.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Lakers Coach Shares Honest Luka Doncic Update After Phone Call
Luka Doncic remains away from the Los Angeles Lakers as he tends to his hamstring injury. The six-time All-Star was recently diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which will force him to miss the remainder of the regular season.
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.
Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
The 5% chance Austin Reaves isn’t back with Lakers
With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with a myriad of injuries to top players such as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the latter will be heading into a key offseason as he’s in the final year of his contract and will likely get an extension.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Final Injury Report for Lakers-Warriors: Will LeBron James, Stephen Curry Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game with a 50-29 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 9
LeBron James Gives Reason Behind Luka Doncic’s Huge First Full Season With Lakers
The year that Luka Doncic has had for the Los Angeles Lakers in his first full season with the franchise has simply been unbelievable. Prior to suffering
Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Lakers Announce Disappointing Marcus Smart Update Before Warriors Game
The month of April has been disastrous for the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles will likely enter the NBA playoffs without its two most important offensive players in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with both players uncertain to return due to injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / April 9
Lakers add big-ticket courtside seats for playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are making room for more movers and shakers -- and celebrities -- this playoff season. The team announced Thursday the availability of additional floor seats, where Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Will Ferrell, Ice Cube, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and fellow celebrities have sat for years.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 9
Doctor Warns Lakers' Austin Reaves Oblique Injury Could Get Worse
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a nightmare scenario heading into the playoffs, with Austin Reaves sidelined by a Grade 2 oblique strain, expected to keep him out 4-6 weeks.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / April 9
Adou Thiero Sees Opportunity To Earn Postseason Minutes
With the team’s top scorers both out due to injury and the playoffs right around the corner, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is looking for players to step up.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 9
Lakers Coach Finally Loses Patience With Deandre Ayton
JJ Redick has been patient all season. He has run plays for DeAndre Ayton, given him minutes, and publicly backed the big man even as the results failed to show.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 9
Anthony Davis finally addresses if LA Lakers’ 2020 Bubble ring was a real championship
Anthony Davis has opened up about the lingering doubts surrounding the LA Lakers’ 2020 title, admitting that even now he still questions how that championship is perceived.
Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
Los Angeles Lakers Face Big Decision on Austin Reaves as Future Remains Uncertain
There’s a huge chance that the Los Angeles Lakers star guard, Austin Reaves, will secure the biggest contract of his playing career in the upcoming offseason. At 27, he’s entering the prime athletic years of his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 8
JJ Redick Breaks Silence on His Heated On-Court Exchange With Jarred Vanderbilt
A tense sideline exchange is raising questions for the Lakers. Head coach JJ Redick broke his silence on a viral spat with forward Jarred Vanderbilt during Tuesday’s game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Anthony Davis finally breaks silence on Pelicans fallout and shocking Luka Doncic trade
The past few years have been a roller coaster of a ride for Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 8
JJ Redick throws Deandre Ayton under the bus after Lakers' loss
Despite Ayton's glaring physical gifts, his inconsistency on offense and lack of effort on defense have made him a frustrating player to watch for most of his career.
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.
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