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Darren Jeans currently covers the Los Angeles Lakers for The Lead. With over ten years of writing experience, he has produced hundreds of editorial pieces. You can follow him on X at @TwoWordsForYa. You can also follow him on IG and Threads at @bootcutjeans25.

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Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) talks to Head Coach JJ Redick against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles Lakers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers had quite the season. From LeBron James missing the first 14 games due to a right-sided sciatica injury to...

June 10, 2026
May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Dylan Huntzinger, A.K.A. ThunderChats, Talks Lakers-Thunder

The second-round series between the Lakers and the Thunder is underway. As we saw in Game 1, the Lakers have an uphill battle...

May 6, 2026
Mar 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) splits the defense of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and guard Reed Sheppard (15) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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What Does Rockets Reporter Lachard Binkley Think About Lakers-Rockets?

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets’ playoff series tips off this Saturday. Obviously, the Lakers will be without their top two scorers....

April 16, 2026
April 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) moves the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Luke Kennard’s Chance to Be More Than Just a Shooter Has Arrived

What a March the Los Angeles Lakers had. They went on an incredible winning streak. Luka became an MVP candidate again. LeBron seemed...

April 9, 2026
Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring a game winning shot during overtime against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Are Fulfilling Lakers’ Expectations

Here comes the Los Angeles Lakers. Don’t look now, but the Lakers are playing some incredible basketball. Not only that, but they also...

March 19, 2026
Nov 30, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward (23) after a play agains the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Cedric Coward Is Worthy of NBA ROTY Consideration

This season for the Memphis Grizzlies has been a whirlwind of emotions so far. Ja Morant has been inconsistent again — something Grizz...

December 17, 2025
Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) defends a pass by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Which Lakers Role Players Need to Step Up or Be Traded?

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a hot start — there’s no denying that. They’re 15-4, in sole possession of second in...

December 1, 2025