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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz
Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 17
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Picks LeBron James Over Current NBA Stars
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a one-of-a-kind talent, remaining one of the best players in the league as he gets set to enter his 23rd NBA season.
The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26
Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / August 17
Ex-Lakers Trainer Breaks Down Injury Epidemic in the NBA, Explains Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 'Never Pulled a Muscle'
Injuries have become a major epidemic in the NBA over the past few seasons. In the 2024-25 NBA season alone, seven players suffered an Achilles injury, with three of those coming in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Lakers get encouraging Luka Doncic injury update
On Saturday, Doncic suffered an injury during a Slovenian national team warm-up game against Latvia. Doncic is currently preparing for the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket tournament.
Bronny James News / Fastbreak on SI / August 17
NBA Team That Should Trade For Lakers Guard Bronny James
Bronny James is already one of the most notable players in the NBA. The 20-year-old was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one season at USC. Despite limited playing time in the NBA, Bronny always got a lot of fan reaction whenever he stepped on the floor.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / August 17
Lakers’ Luka Doncic clears scare with knee contusion, set to resume EuroBasket practice
Slovenian captain and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic avoided a major setback after a scare in Saturday’s exhibition game against Latvia. A teammate fell into his right leg during the third quarter, leading to a contusion that initially raised some concern.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 17
Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James over Lakers’ major errors, says he’s partly to blame
Stephen A. Smith has weighed in on the topic of Luka Doncic stepping into LeBron James’ shoes as the new face of the Lakers. Doncic joined Los Angeles in a trade that took many by surprise, marking a major shift for both him and the team.
New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players
Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / August 17
Luka Doncic's status revealed following injury scare
Doncic reportedly suffered a right knee contusion that was not believed to be serious and would not impact his status for EuroBasket 2025, which tips off later this month.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 17
Lakers Among 10 Teams Predicted to Have 'Significant Cap Space' in 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be among the teams with the highest amount of cap space during the 2026 offseason, according to an NBA insider. The Lakers have been consistently positioning themselves to have a good chunk of cap space in the coming seasons in case a star becomes available via trade or the open market.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / August 17
Ex-Lakers Star Hilariously Trolls Dwyane Wade Over Pat Riley Statue
NBA icon Pat Riley is finally getting a statue from the Los Angeles Lakers. Riley coached the Lakers to four titles during the 1980s. One of his former players, Mychal Thompson, recently spoke on the statue presentation.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 17
Luka Doncic To Return To Practice With Slovenia On Monday
The Los Angeles Lakers received a bit of a scare on Saturday morning when superstar Luka Doncic appeared to hurt his knee while playing in an exhibition game for Slovenia against Latvia ahead of EuroBasket.
Dalton Knecht News / Lakers Nation / August 17
2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Dalton Knecht
When Dalton Knecht dropped to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, many felt it was an absolutely perfect fit. The University of Tennessee star was one of the top scorers in college basketball and an older prospect that was expected to be able step in and contribute immediately.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 17
Michael Jordan once told ESPN’s Michael Wilbon to stop criticizing LeBron James
Michael Jordan once made a phone call to ESPN’s Michael Wilbon with a simple message: Stop criticizing LeBron James. Jordan, who is close friends with Wilbon, did not appreciate the way the veteran commentator was analyzing LeBron, one of the most scrutinized players in league history.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Dennis Rodman Picks Michael Jordan As The GOAT Over LeBron James; Wants Kobe Bryant To Be In The Conversation
Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman appeared on N3on's latest stream, where he was asked who is the GOAT between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Without any hesitation, Rodman went with Jordan and stated that Kobe Bryant should be in the conversation, too. "We know who that is," Rodman said.
Rui Hachimura News / Hoops Wire / August 16
Lakers not expected to extend Rui Hachimura before camp
Rui Hachimura is eligible for a contract extension, but the Lakers are not expected to move on one before training camp tips off next month. That comes from Jovan Buha, who discussed the situation on his latest Buha’s Block podcast.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Report: Lakers are unlikely to extend one player
The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently getting more picky about their long-term cap situation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / August 16
Report: Next Season Could Be This Laker’s Last in LA
Amid many changes for the Los Angeles Lakers, one insider says a valued contributor may not be back after this coming season—a belief that hinges on several factors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 16
Lakers receive Luka Doncic injury scare
The tension that moment caused for the Lakers front office, his teammates and fans around the world was palpable.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 15
Is Lakers fan-favorite starter in store for a big payday?
In his first four years in the NBA, he's gone from being a high-level rotation piece to a valuable starter on a team trying to contend for a championship.
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