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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Reunited Lakers trio leads late surge past Clippers

It took four months, but Lakers finally looked uncluttered

LeBron James says Lakers’ sky the limit when all healthy: ‘We just got to keep pushing’

Charles Barkley blasted the Lakers with Austin Reaves listening

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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.

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.

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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 22

Lakers Confirm Season Ticket Price Hike In 2026-27

The Los Angeles Lakers organization has undergone a lot of changes over the last year with the addition of Luka Doncic and the ownership sale to Mark Walter.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 22

Lakers vs. Celtics: Luka and LeBron Look to Defend Home Court in Historic Rivalry

The NBA’s most historic rivalry takes center stage Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics at crypto.com Arena. Boston enters at 36–19 and sitting near the top of the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are 34–21 and firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture.

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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.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Fadeaway World / February 22

Lakers Dodged A Bullet When They Let Dorian Finney-Smith Go In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have planned it this way, but in hindsight, letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency is starting to look like a blessing in disguise.

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.