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Deandre Ayton Injury Update Emerges Before Knicks Game

Deandre Ayton was out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The 7-foot center was sidelined by a knee injury, which he sustained during Thursday’s 120-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Maxi Kleber Questionable, Deandre Ayton Available Vs. Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday afternoon’s game against the New York Knicks and LeBron James (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) are listed as questionable while Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) is available.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Lakers Announce Bronny James Move Before Knicks Game

Bronny James continues to navigate a developmental role in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, showing gradual progress despite limited opportunities at the NBA level.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 7

JJ Redick expects LeBron James to be available vs. Knicks

It appears LeBron James’ absence from the Lakers’ lineup will be a short one. After suffering an elbow injury against the Nuggets on Thursday, LeBron missed Friday’s game against the Pacers.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 7

JJ Redick Responds to Growing Criticism of Lakers Star Luka Doncic

In recent weeks, the consensus dialogue around Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic has shifted from glowing overall praise to growing criticism. With his technical foul total on the season rising to 15, one away from receiving a one-game suspension, the outside noise has become prominent.

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / March 7

Luka Dončić’s defense is improving, even if no one wants to talk about it

While being the star of the Lakers can make you the face of the NBA, it also brings a lot of scrutiny. Even before his time in Los Angeles, Luka Dončić was no stranger to being viewed under a microscope.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 7

Marcus Smart Breaks Silence on Criticism Surrounding Lakers’ Deandre Ayton

When Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, he envisioned playing a pivotal role in helping the franchise compete for an NBA title. As the season has progressed, the conversation Ayton has moved toward his performance being below the expectations he had laid before he began his Lakers tenure.

Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / March 7

Luke Kennard Feeling More Comfortable But Excited To Keep Growing With Lakers

Luke Kennard has been a great addition for the Los Angeles Lakers as an impactful bench scorer they had previously lacked before the trade deadline. Most sharpshooters in recent years have struggled when playing under the bright lights in L.A., but that has not been the case for Kennard.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 7

Lakers' LeBron James Reveals How He Wants His Legendary Career to End

With Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James missing Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left elbow contusion, it once again opened

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 7

Rick Carlisle: Luka Doncic Is Future MVP & Best Player I’ve Ever Coached

Being a referee in today’s NBA is difficult, given how stars have gotten sneaky with how they get to the free throw line. An example of that is Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, as he knows plenty of ways to draw fouls and sometimes looks to draw contact more than making a shot.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 7

Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, West seeding

Luka Doncic did not need much help Friday night. The Lakers were missing several key pieces but still rolled past the Indiana Pacers, 128-117, thanks largely to Doncic’s brilliance.

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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.

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 7

How Being Humiliated by Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas Made LeBron James Immediately Lock In

LeBron James has a reputation as one of the most dominant players in postseason. We have witnessed the four-time NBA champion drag lackluster rosters to basketball’s biggest stage.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 7

Luka Doncic Focused On Improving Defensively

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been under a microscope in recent weeks with a lot of criticism being thrown his way for complaining at the officials and not putting in effort on defense.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 7

JJ Redick Defends Luka Doncic Amid Criticism About Excessive Complaining

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is a generational talent and he has played like a top-five player this season. But unfortunately, L.A. has struggled to build continuity due to injuries, so they have a number of doubters in the NBA media world.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 7

LeBron James Welcomes Back Celtics Star Jayson Tatum

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one to pay it forward to the young generation of players, especially at this stage of his career. During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, James grew close to a lot of the young American players on the team, including Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / March 7