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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 22
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Celtics 
On paper, no one game is more important than another across 82 games in the regular season. A result in October will matter as much as a result in March.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22
LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics
On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 22
Lakers hit new low in blowout loss to Celtics
Hours after unveiling Pat Riley’s statue, the Lakers hit a new low this season as they were run off the floor by the Celtics on Sunday, 111-89. After a back-and-forth game for most of the contest, the Lakers put up a pathetic display in the fourth to allow Boston to blow the game open.
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?
NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 22
Lakers Struggle To Match Physicality Of Celtics In Home Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers honored a franchise legend on Sunday afternoon when they unveiled the statue of former head coach Pat Riley in a private ceremony.
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 22
New Era, Higher Costs: Lakers Raising Ticket Prices for 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers are going through drastic changes following the sale of the team from the Buss family, who bought the team in 1979, to longtime Los Angeles Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter, who recently purchased the storied NBA franchise for a record-setting $10 billion.
Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / February 22
Jaxson Hayes Ruled Out Vs. Celtics
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Jaxson Hayes was ruled out of the second half of Sunday afternoon’s game against the Boston Celtics with a right ankle injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 22
Jeanie Buss Delivers Striking Tribute as Lakers Honor Pat Riley With Statue
Ahead of the matchup with the arch-rival Boston Celtics on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to one of the greatest head coaches in the team’s history, Pat Riley.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 22
Pat Riley Breaks Silence on JJ Redick and Lakers' Direction
After the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach before the start of last season, the storied franchise received a lot of criticism for the decision to bring in a first-time head coach with no coaching experience on any level.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22
JJ Redick sets the record straight on Pat Riley comparisons, coaching influence
LOS ANGELES – When JJ Redick was first hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he drew outside comparisons to the legendary Pat Riley. Redick’s pathway to coaching followed a similar story in that he went directly into broadcasting upon retirement and had no previous coaching experience before joining the Lakers staff in 1979.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 22
Lakers tickets could see massive price hike after franchise sale
The Los Angeles Lakers sent out season-ticket renewal forms this week, and the price increases made it pretty clear where Mark Walter wants to take his $10 billion investment.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 22
LeBron James Gives Keys To Lakers’ Offense
The first game out of the All-Star break is usually sloppy as players look to regain their rhythm after a week off. For LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no grace period in the Western Conference and they have to play great immediately to keep up with the other contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 22
The Lakers are raising season ticket prices because greed runs everything
When Mark Walter purchased the Lakers, the franchise moved from the “mom and pop shop” jokes to one of the richest owners in the league. There are plenty of benefits that should come with Walter’s arrival.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / February 22
Marcus Smart Details Experience Of Playing For Both Lakers & Celtics
Marcus Smart is one of a handful of players to play on both sides of the storied rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Originally starting his career in Boston, Smart meant a lot to that city, but unfortunately he was not a part of their championship in 2024.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / February 22
Why LA Lakers legend Robert Horry doesn’t want Luka Doncic to smile during games
Los Angeles Lakers legend Robert Horry has explained why he does not want Luka Doncic smiling during games, calling for a more businesslike approach on the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 22
Deandre Ayton Calls Lob From LeBron James One Of Top Highlights Of Career
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been a subject of scrutiny lately as it comes to his offensive production. To begin this year, his touch in and around the rim was phenomenal, along with his mid-range jumpers falling at a high clip.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 22
Lakers Legend Explains Why They Have No Chance Of Winning The Championship This Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have aspirations of winning the NBA championship in this 2025-26 season, but Byron Scott isn’t giving them a chance of accomplishing that goal.
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / February 22
Lakers Legend Faces Backlash After Strange Luka Doncic Criticism on Live TV
The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers was close, with the Lakers eventually taking a 125-122 win. However, the real spark came before the opening tip, from within the studio.
Bronny James News / EssentiallySports / February 22
Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement Ahead of Celtics Game
Bronny James arguably played the best game of his NBA career against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs earlier this month. He scored 12 points and six assists on 5 of 10 shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 21
It took four months, but Lakers finally looked uncluttered
The Lakers waited nearly four months to finally see what this thing looks like with everyone available. Friday night against the Clippers, they didn’t ease into it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Charles Barkley blasted the Lakers with Austin Reaves listening
Charles Barkley put Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves in an awkward spot Friday night by trashing the Lakers just before interviewing him. The Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 on Friday, but Barkley was dismissive of their chances of contending for a championship when speaking on “Inside the NBA” following the game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 21
LeBron James says Lakers’ sky the limit when all healthy: ‘We just got to keep pushing’
For the Lakers, Friday night was less about a single win and more about finally seeing the picture come into focus. For one of the rare times this season, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves all shared the floor from the opening tip.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Brian Windhorst appears to make a weight joke about Luka Doncic
Brian Windhorst seemed to crack a joke at Luka Doncic’s expense this week. The ESPN personality Windhorst drew attention on Friday with his comment about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 20
Lakers finally whole again as stretch run begins
The Lakers are about to find out what they actually have. According to Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group, the Lakers expect to have a fully healthy roster when they open the post-All-Star portion of the schedule Friday against the Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Jeanie Buss says father Jerry would've supported Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss spearheaded a 2025 effort to sell majority control of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter.
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