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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
Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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LeBron James Is Shining as a Role Player for Lakers

After two decades of being the King of the NBA, can LeBron James really thrive as a role player? The Los Angeles Lakers...

March 18, 2026
Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic’s Recent Criticism Has Been Loud and Unfounded

When a player wears purple and gold, everything they do is magnified by the Los Angeles spotlight. Whether it’s fair or not, stars...

March 10, 2026
Dec 7, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Who Are the Top 10 Purest Scorers the NBA Has Ever Seen? Part 2

In part one, James Harden, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady, Kyrie Irving and Shaquille O’Neal were named the No. 6-10 purest NBA scorers ever....

March 5, 2026
Dec 21, 2019; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Who Are the Top 10 Purest Scorers the NBA Has Ever Seen? Part 1

Many prolific scorers have played in the NBA throughout the league’s history. These include era-defining players as well as their best teammates and...

February 25, 2026
Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is congratulated by forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) after a three-point basket in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers’ Ceiling Is Not Very High, Even When Healthy

For the first time all season, the Lakers have an empty injury report and fans are excited. Many will look at the 15–4...

February 20, 2026
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team World guard Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves in game one during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Luka Dončić Disappoints in Lakers’ NBA All-Star Debut

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finally brought fun and entertainment back to the NBA All-Star Game. The Intuit Dome was alive and well, as...

February 17, 2026
Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center.
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Lakers Must Pivot to Free Agency After Uneventful Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are failing to uphold their standards as one of the most prestigious teams in the NBA. Now halfway through...

February 10, 2026
Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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What Are the Best Player Rivalries In the NBA Today?

Rivalries are the backbone of the NBA. Rivals Week just passed, but the lineup wasn’t up to par. Some fan-favorite matchups are missing,...

February 4, 2026
Oct 9, 2010; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) warms up prior to a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center.
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What If LeBron James Never Left the Heat in 2014? Part 2

What if LeBron James never left the Miami Heat to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers? In a previous article, the scenarios in which Kevin...

January 26, 2026
Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots a jump shot during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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What If the Blazers Trade Robert Williams to Lakers for Rui Hachimura?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The second one...

January 20, 2026
Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard LeBron James (6) shoots against France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) in the first half in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Which NBA Players Remind Us of TV Show Characters?

The NBA and the world of Television are more alike than different. Both have characters we root for and against, as well as...

January 15, 2026
Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić (77) moves the ball against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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Andrew Wiggins Would Be a Perfect Fit on the Lakers

As the trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers have continued to struggle mightily in three areas: defense, shooting and production from the...

January 14, 2026
Dec 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches game action against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Lakers Need to Fix Their Defense Quickly

Even though the holiday season has the streets of Los Angeles filled with cheer, Luka Dončić and the Lakers are hitting the midseason...

January 1, 2026