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Luka Dončić · Los Angeles

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte

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JJ Redick, renewed by the All-Star break, bounded through the halls of the Lakers’ arena like a rested golden retriever. His team had a week off and a clean injury report, a 30-game sprint to the finish with a chance to have their best regular-season finish since their 2020 title run. There were reasons everywhere to be excited. The 48 minutes that followed in a miserable 100-97 loss, though, wouldn’t provide any of them. LaMelo Ball and Miles B…See the Story

Paul George · Los Angeles

Paul George Reveals Why He's Grateful Lakers Didn't Land $18 Million Center

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Los Angeles Lakers came face-to-face with Mark Williams during their 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 19. The athletic rim-runner had previously been traded to the Lakers ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, the deal was rescinded as Williams reportedly failed his medical exam.Speaking on a recent episode of his ‘Podcast P’ podcast, Paul George admitted that he’s relieved Williams didn’t land on the same team as Luka Donc…See the Story

Dwight Howard · Los Angeles

Dwight Howard says he lost his deal with Adidas because Lakers fans didn’t like him

Los Angeles Lakers fans likely have mixed feelings when it comes to big man Dwight Howard’s time with the team across several stints. Howard seemingly wasn’t always a cherished figure among Lakers fans. In his first stint with the team, he was supposed to be the missing piece to a championship puzzle for a Los Angeles team led by guard Kobe Bryant. However, the Lakers fell well short of their title expectations, as they got swept in the opening …See the Story

Magic Johnson · United States

Chris Paul climbs to second on NBA’s all-time steals list

Chris Paul etched his name deeper into NBA history, surpassing Jason Kidd for second place on the league’s all-time steals leaderboard. The veteran guard reached the milestone with a signature defensive play, stripping Devin Booker late in the first quarter. It’s another testament to Paul’s longevity and defensive brilliance in his 20th NBA season. With 2,685 career steals, Paul now trails only John Stockton, whose staggering 3,265 steals remain…See the Story

Luka Dončić · Los Angeles

Patrick Beverley says Lakers may have best No. 3 and No. 4 options in entire NBA

Luka Doncic and LeBron James stand out as the Los Angeles Lakers’ top two options at this time. Doncic is an offensive maestro and perennial MVP contender who is not even be in the prime of his career yet at just 25 years old. Conversely, James is arguably the best player of his generation and still a nightly triple-double threat at the age of 40. But the Lakers have effective offensive threats outside of merely James and Doncic. Guard Austin Re…See the Story

LeBron James · Los Angeles

Report: Current expectation is LeBron will remain with Lakers through ‘at least’ 2025-26 season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been open about the fact that he is nearing the end of his time in the NBA for a while now. When factoring in James’ age along with his longevity in the league, it’s clear that he is in the twilight of his career. However, a report from Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus should have Lakers fans optimistic that James isn’t going to retire from the NBA imminently. According to Pincus, the current expectation is …See the Story

Luka Dončić · Los Angeles

Mark Williams listed as probable against Lakers

Rod Boone: Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball are probable for tomorrow's game against the Lakers.Source: What's the buzz on Twitter? Rod Boone @rodboone Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball are probable for tomorrow's game against the Lakers.See the Story

Luka Dončić · Dallas

Mavs used 'wrist injury' as cover for Luka Doncic's conditioning break

In November, Dončić missed five games with what the Mavericks announced as a right wrist sprain. That injury classification was not entirely true. In reality, Dončić was supposed to use time off to improve his conditioning, team sources said.See the Story