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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 24
Lon Rosen Confirms Rob Pelinka Will Continue To Lead Front Office
When Mark Walter purchased majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, it was understood that he would eventually bring in some of his own people to help run the organization.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24
Lakers star Luka Doncic’s complaining to refs draws ‘unwatchable’ Zach Lowe rant
Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a blowout home loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics. It was a rough game for Luka Doncic, who scored 25 points but took 22 shots to get there, and only dished out three assists in the loss.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24
Colin Cowherd blasts ‘athletically regressed’ Luka Doncic for lack of Lakers chemistry with LeBron James
With the basketball world wondering when the Los Angeles Lakers are going to peak, sports analyst Colin Cowherd would call out superstar Luka Doncic for the reason why.
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.
Jaxson Hayes News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 24
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Ruled Out for Matchup With Magic
During Sunday's game against the arch-rival Boston Celtics, veteran center Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers went down with a sprained ankle and didn't return to the game.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 24
JJ Redick got a confusing response from NBA on non-goaltend call vs. Celtics 
While everyone constantly argues about officiating and calls in basketball, the goaltending rule feels pretty clear. A defender can not touch the ball on its descent or interfere with the rim.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / February 24
Rui Hachimura Emphasizes Need For More Ball Movement
The Los Angeles Lakers were built with a relatively clear identity, and that was to be an elite offense. It was the only option for a team built around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and a 41-year-old LeBron James, with Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia as key role players.
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.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 24
Lakers' LeBron James Questions MVP Criteria, Backs Celtics' Jaylen Brown
After the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled Pat Riley’s bronze statue outside of Crypto.com Arena, the team had the opportunity to show the ultimate respect to the legendary head coach, who absolutely despised the Celtics when he was calling the shots during the Showtime era of the storied NBA franchise.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 24
Watch: James Worthy Rips Effort Vs. Celtics
The Los Angeles Lakers continued to struggle against the NBA’s top teams when they suffered a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. L.A. was outscored 83-61 in the final three quarters to suffer a 22-point defeat to their long-time arch-rivals in a performance where nobody played particularly well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 24
'Get Him the F*** Out': LeBron James Explains How Everyone Turned Against Him After Success
Greatness comes with a deadline. The moment a player reaches the top, the clock starts ticking on how long the world is willing to keep cheering. That reality hit LeBron James during the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, when the Los Angeles Lakers visited and spoke with Tiger Woods.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 24
Los Angeles Lakers’ Contender Status Under Spotlight After Troubling Pattern
The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit fifth in the Western Conference with a 34-22 record. They are most likely to make it to the postseason. However, a brutal stat suggests the Lakers might not be true championship contenders.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 24
LeBron James Reflects on Pat Riley, Heat Split Following Lakers Statue Reveal
Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to one of the greatest head coaches to come through the organization by unveiling a bronze statue of Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 24
LeBron James Hasn’t Forgotten Jaylen Brown’s Viral Bronny Remark
After the arch-rival Boston Celtics came into Crypto.com Arena and crushed the Los Angeles Lakers by 22 points over the weekend following Pat Riley’s statue unveiling, superstar forward LeBron James spoke to reporters in the locker room and shared his thoughts on the brutal loss.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 24
Luka Doncic Discusses How Lakers Can Match Physicality Of Opponents
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is a master at drawing contact and getting to the free throw line, so physicality isn’t usually an issue for him to handle.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 24
Lakers Attending The Genesis Invitational & Spoke With Tiger Woods
One thing Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has always done since he joined the organization was arrange for different celebrities to come in, spend some time with and talk to the team.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 24
LeBron James Reacts To Reaching 43,000 Career Points
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has accomplished so much in his illustrious career that it’s easy to forget that he currently holds the record for most points scored in NBA history.
J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Lakers' JJ Redick Reveals Move After Frustrating Loss to Celtics
There's no way to go about the Los Angeles Lakers' Sunday loss to the Boston Celtics other than that the Purple and Gold got torched by their fierce rivals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 23
Former Lakers Star Makes Bold Claim About LA's Ceiling This Season
With 26 regular-season games to go during the 2025-26 campaign, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and how far this team, led by the star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James, can go once the NBA playoffs get underway on April 18.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Lakers' JJ Redick Shares Jaxson Hayes Injury Update Before Magic Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring defensive issue that blunts any edge their offense has. They are ranked 24th in defensive rating at 116.7. Their rebounding is as equally as atrocious with their 31.4 defensive boards being ranked 25th in the league.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / February 23
Why a LeBron James return to Cavs remains complicated
Any summer involving Lakers superstar LeBron James is going to invite speculation. This one will be no different. James is entering his offseason with a $52.6 million expiring contract, and the idea of a return to the Cavaliers has once again surfaced.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 23
Lakers set themselves up for cap flexibility, and a wide-open summer
The Lakers didn’t make a splash at the trade deadline, and that was very much the point. According to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron, Los Angeles’ decision to sit tight has positioned the franchise for a potentially aggressive — and flexible — summer.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
Jaylen Brown sends confident message after LeBron James' MVP endorsement
Brown's performance has reshaped the narrative around both himself and the Celtics as a whole.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
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.
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.
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.
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