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Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Ruled Out for Matchup Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers will conclude their two-day road trip on Saturday, with the team taking on the division rival Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in the Bay Area before returning to Crypto.com Arena for the second game of a back-to-back set against Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

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Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Vs. Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Saturday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors and Rui Hachimura has been downgraded to out.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Lon Rosen Looking Forward To Expanding Global Reach Of Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the biggest brands in all of sports across the world. This franchise is one that has always been built on stars going back to Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, and all the way through to Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and now, LeBron James and, of course, Luka Doncic.

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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 28

6-Time All-Star Emerges Potential Target for Lakers This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers have 24 regular-season games left in the 2025-26 campaign and will likely clinch a middle-of-the-pack seed in the Western Conference ahead of the NBA playoffs, which get underway on April 18, aiming to make a deep postseason run.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Austin Reaves: Deandre Ayton Is ‘X Factor’ For Lakers

At this stage of the NBA season, teams are supposed to be playing their best basketball. However, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are sliding after losing two consecutive close games on game-winners.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / February 28

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro is 19% Off Online

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's iconic signature sneaker line continues to resonate with fans and hoopers of all ages. While the most popular shoes still sell out quickly, the Nike Kobe line has finally become easier to purchase for the average consumer.

Pat Riley News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Watch: Michael Douglas Reveals Gordon Gekko Hair Was Inspired By Pat Riley

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics in the 1980s is largely credited with sparking a massive growth in popularity for the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 28

'Don’t Have What I Have': ‘Hurt’ Lakers Legend Makes Emotional Confession on Hall of Fame Snub

The pain of getting snubbed by the Hall of Fame again was too much to handle for a Lakers legend. It elicited an unfiltered and emotional response that made the fans take note.

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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 / Lakers Nation / February 28

JJ Redick Excited About Addition Of Tony Bennett

The Los Angeles Lakers made an addition to their front office earlier this week, hiring former University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett as a draft advisor.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 28

Byron Scott Shares Harsh Words For LeBron James

With James, the Lakers went from not making the playoffs to winning the NBA Finals in just two seasons, which is undoubtedly an impressive feat. But since 2020, there has been a roller coaster of outcomes surrounding this team as they have yet to get back to the Finals.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / February 28

NBA Analyst Rips Luka Doncic For His Defense And Complaining; Believes Lakers Star’s Development Has Stunted

The Ringer’s Max Kellerman is emerging as one of Luka Doncic’s biggest critics, and he went at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar again on The Bill Simmons Podcast.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Lakers veteran looked so fed up with Deandre Ayton

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart appeared visibly frustrated with Deandre Ayton during their Friday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. A clip of a few Lakers defensive lapses went viral on social media after the team’s 113-110 loss at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 27

'Adam Silver’s Got to Fine Them': Charles Barkley Accuses Lakers of Tanking, Questions Luka Doncic’s MVP Case

The frustration around the Los Angeles Lakers is starting to spill beyond the locker room. After a narrow loss to the Phoenix Suns yesterday, tension has mounted over the team’s recent form and superstar guard Luka Doncic.

Byron Scott News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 27

Byron Scott Rips LeBron’s ‘Laughable’ NBA Take, Says It’s Time to Leave Lakers

Only 24 regular-season games remain on the schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 campaign, and things are starting to get rough in the final stretch, with the team losing three straight games while continuing to look lost defensively.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team

A former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach thinks it is time for LeBron James to move on and find a new team. Byron Scott, who spent 11 years playing for the Lakers and another two as their coach, suggested it was time for James to leave the Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27