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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / January 21
LeBron James reacts to not being named All-Star starter
The NBA recently announced the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game and there was someone missing… LeBron James. LeBron had been named an All-Star starter for 21 consecutive seasons, but that streak was broken as he was not selected by the fans this year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21
Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart Lead Comeback Effort Against Nuggets
After a brief home stay, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their annual Grammy road trip by heading out to the mountains to see the Denver Nuggets for NBA Rivalry Week.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / January 21
NBA Makes Luka Doncic Announcement After Lakers Injury News
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Nikola Jokic remained sidelined with a knee injury, and the Lakers took full advantage.
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How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 21
LeBron James Breaks Silence on All-Star Snub, Leaves LA Weekend Plans Up in the Air
In the first All-Star to be played in Inglewood since 1983, one of LA’s biggest star LeBron James’ availability remains uncertain. Fans, media analysts, and fellow players had the voting rights, and none of them voted for the 41-year-old in the top 5.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 21
JJ Redick Details Lakers System Change to Protect Luka Doncic Defensively
Luka Doncic brought main character energy to the third act. The Denver Nugget had the first half in the bag with a 16-point lead. But a sudden defensive pivot, one that we’d not seen from this squad, changed everything.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 21
Lakers Prove Resilience, Overcome Nuggets in Mile High Thriller 115-107
It felt like we’d seen this movie before. The Los Angeles Lakers, staring up at the banners in Ball Arena, looked lost. For a half, it was the same old story in Denver: altitude, attitude, and a deficit that felt heavier than the thin air outside.
Rob Pelinka News / EssentiallySports / January 21
$38 Million Nets Star Leads Lakers Trade Race After 3x All-Star Pressures Rob Pelinka
The period leading to the trade deadline on February 5 has been awkwardly quiet this season, despite multiple players on the trade block for weeks. One of the most talked-about teams is the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21
Lakers’ Luka Doncic passes Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic in 30-point triple-doubles
Luka Doncic once again starred for the Los Angeles Lakers as they beat the Denver Nuggets, 115-107, at Ball Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers notched back-to-back wins and improved to 26-16, including 14-8 on the road.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21
Lakers’ LeBron James showcases All-Star form with righteous tomahawk slam dunk vs. Nuggets
This may be the year where LeBron James’ All-NBA and All-Star streak comes to an end. He’s made both of them for 21 consecutive seasons, but a late start to the 2025-26 season due to sciatica and a decline in his statistics as Luka Doncic seizes control of the Los Angeles Lakers from him mean that that streak is in danger of coming to an end.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 21
LeBron James Risks $35K Fine to Welcome Back 2020 Lakers Championship Teammate
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets faced off in the AWS Rivals Week tonight, with the Lakers emerging with a 115-107 win. However, the moment that caught everyone’s attention occurred during a stoppage in play, when Lakers superstar forward LeBron James did something unexpected.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 21
Lakers Player Ratings: The Superstars Flip The Script With Gutsy Performance To Defeat Nuggets 115-107
This was not great basketball, and the Lakers didn’t pretend it was. What they did instead was lean into contact, live with the mistakes, and keep pushing through the rough days before winning 115-107 against the Nuggets.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21
Lakers use strong 2nd half to surge past Nuggets
Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers used a strong second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 21
Lakers Begin Road Trip With Impressive Comeback Win Over Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers began a season-long eight-game road trip on Tuesday night, traveling to take on the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers and Nuggets have developed a bit of a rivalry in recent years, but this was their first meeting this season and it lacked star power with Nikola Jokic, Austin Reaves and others out of the lineup.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 21
Lakers' Austin Reaves Receives New Expected Return Date for Calf Strain
At the halfway point of the NBA regular season, injuries can start piling up for every team in the league, with 41 or more games in the books and the grind of the season beginning to take its toll.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / January 21
Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers announced center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets with a left eye injury. Ayton got hit in the face towards the end of the first half and did not come out for the third quarter with his team as Jaxson Hayes got the start in his place.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20
Lakers’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins title chances
The trade deadline is only weeks away, and the Lakers find themselves in a similar predicament as last season. They’re right in playoff contention but still far away from actually being one of the few teams that have the opportunity to compete for a title.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 20
Bronny James All-Star Controversy Explodes After NBA Legends Accuse LeBron James
The NBA All-Star is a prestigious honor for every player, and the best part is that the voting is extremely democratic, with fans, analysts, and even players having a say in the selections every season.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / January 20
NBA Makes Luka Doncic Announcement Amid 2nd Season With Lakers
Luka Doncic remains one of the hottest names in the NBA right now. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who joined the team via trade last season, leads the league in scoring with 33.3 points on 46.4% shooting, along with 7.5 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 20
Former NBA Star Believes LeBron James Won't Finish Career With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is playing in his 23rd season in the NBA, a record that might not be broken anytime soon. However, the four-time NBA champion might not be done after the 2025-26 campaign, even though he is not under contract with the Lakers beyond this season.
Kobe Bryant News / The SportsRush / January 20
Lakers Honored Kobe Bryant and Gigi By Winning the 2020 NBA Title: Danny Green
NBA championships have always been the standard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, the team hasn’t experienced that level in the past few years.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 20
Luka Doncic Assesses Lakers At Midpoint Of Regular Season
Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton led the Los Angeles Lakers to a nice victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, which officially brought the team to the halfway point of the regular season in terms of games played.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 20
JJ Redick: Lakers Must Continue To Keep Deandre Ayton Involved In Offense
The star of the night for the Los Angeles Lakers in their victory over the Toronto Raptors was center Deandre Ayton. He was a perfect 10-of-10 from the field, becoming just the third Lakers player to ever shoot 100% from the field on at least 10 shots, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds in the win.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / January 20
LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement
Two of the most impressive and unbreakable streaks in NBA history ending in the same season may be the indicator that James has limited time left in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19
Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers
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