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Lakers, Nuggets Clinch Playoff Berths

The Nuggets and Lakers clinched playoff spots on Tuesday. Both teams entered tonight’s action in position to clinch those spots if the Suns lost, according to the league office.

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Rachel Nichols Makes Unexpected MVP Voting Decision on Luka Doncic

The 2025-2026 NBA season’s MVP race has been one of the most scrutinized ever. Four names are often mentioned as worthy of taking home the prestigious hardware: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Of the four names, it’s Luka Doncic who often gets overlooked despite his stellar play this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Lakers clinch playoff berth for fourth season in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their fourth straight win as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. But regardless of the result, the Lakers are already assured of a ticket to the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 31

NBA Announces Lakers' Playoff Spot on Tuesday

The NBA revealed a significant team accomplishment on X before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Lakers are in third place in the Western Conference standings, which is a great starting point for the postseason.

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LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 31

LeBron James Receives Final Injury Designation for Lakers vs. Cavs

The Los Angeles Lakers will play host to Donovan Mitchell and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, with the team trying to win a fourth straight game and its 50th win of the 2025-26 campaign.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Available, Marcus Smart Out Vs. Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second night of a back-to-back, and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available despite originally being listed as questionable and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) remains out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Lakers Clinch Playoff Spot & Pacific Division For Second Straight Year

The Los Angeles Lakers have clinched a top-six seed in the Western Conference and the Pacific Division title for the second consecutive year. The Phoenix Suns losing to the Orlando Magic secured the placement for L.A.

J.J. Redick News / AirJordanChronicles / March 31

'Electronic Chip in the Ball': JJ Redick Shares Bold Reference Around Lakers’ Shooting Struggle

When Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about the game after it was over on Monday night, he said something that sounded more like a conspiracy theory than a coaching analysis.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Lakers Send Marcus Smart Message Before Cavaliers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have some of the game's most recognizable stars in one of the NBA's biggest markets, so it's easy to forget about their role players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Lakers: Will Luka Doncic, LeBron James Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference showdown. Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 49-26 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home on Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

LeBron James has been linked to an intriguing new team

As speculation continues over where LeBron James might play next season, an interesting new team has been named as a possibility. According to Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, multiple NBA sources have floated the Denver Nuggets as a possible landing spot for James next season.

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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.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 31

LeBron James free agency: Cavs reunion remains cleanest, most natural path

If LeBron James plays beyond this season, the Cavaliers will be right there. Maybe at the front of the line. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, multiple league and team sources believe the Cavs would make a third stint happen if James wants it.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Lakers Interested in Re-Signing 4 Key Players This Summer

As the Lakers look to clinch a playoff spot tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, rumors are swirling over what the future holds for their pending free agents.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 31

Which team do Lakers match up with best in a playoff series?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Rui Hachimura Forgot Anthony Davis Was Traded To Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers got an easy win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. They did not have Luka Doncic in the lineup due to a suspension, but LeBron James led the way with a triple-double while three others scored 19.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 31

Western Conference Standings Watch: Thinning the field

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 31

Some view Lakers as most natural option for LeBron James next season

The LeBron James talk isn’t going anywhere. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers remain a very real option heading into the 2026 offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Interest In Re-Signing Four Free Agents

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing stellar basketball and look like one of the best teams in the league heading into the postseason. How they perform could directly correlate with their summer plans, when they project to have around $50 million in cap space.

Jerry West News / Lakers Nation / March 31

Watch: Prime Video Releases Trailer For Upcoming Jerry West Documentary

Los Angeles Lakers lore is littered with NBA Hall of Famers, though there’s an argument to be made that Jerry West is the most influential person in the storied franchise’s history.

Rui Hachimura News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Rui Hachimura had a priceless reaction to spotting Anthony Davis on the Wizards’ bench

Anthony Davis has become some sort of a forgotten man in the 2025-26 NBA season. Even Davis’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura lost track of his recent journey in the league.

J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / March 31

JJ Redick Makes Special Gesture to Support NBA Autism Acceptance Campaign

For the third straight season, the NBA and the coaches have come together to support the Autism Acceptance campaign. All 30 NBA head coaches including JJ Redick, are raising awareness, as 1 in 37 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / March 31

Did Luka Doncic commit a strategic technical foul?

Luka Doncic spent weeks on the verge of a one-game suspension after receiving his 15th technical foul of the season. He finally drew that suspension for the Los Angeles Lakers' easiest remaining game, against the lowly Washington Wizards.

Bronny James gets shoutout from LeBron after huge game

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