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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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Can Austin Reaves Maintain His All-Star Numbers?

In the bright lights of Los Angeles, Lakers guard Austin Reaves has stepped up to take center stage since he signed with the...

Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum.
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Deandre Ayton Has Solved the Lakers’ Long-Term Center Problem

For many years, the Los Angeles Lakers could never find their starting center. During Anthony Davis‘ tenure, he preferred playing the four, leaving...

Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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The Lakers Shouldn’t Trade LeBron James

After an unprecedented trade earlier this year, Luka Dončić became the Lakers’ next face of the franchise. In the wake of Luka’s arrival,...

Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Jerseys of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and LeBron James (23) pictured during media day at UCLA Health Training Center.
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Lakers’ New Level of Depth Could Push Them to the Finals

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a new sense of optimism and an updated identity. Under JJ Redick’s continued...

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The Los Angeles Lakers Enter a Crucial Offseason

After first round despair against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers are back to the drawing board to get over the hump....

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JJ Redick is the Right Coach for the Lakers Despite Playoff Failure

When the Lakers hired JJ Redick on June 20, 2024, the NBA community was split into two camps. On one side, many were...

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Timberwolves-Lakers Easily The Best First-Round Matchup

What a thrilling and unpredictable end to the NBA regular season. The Western Conference playoff seeding wasn’t decided until the final moments of...

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Austin Reaves Due For Hefty Pay Raise

Undrafted NBA prospects have always found a way into the league. Some have become valuable role players to perennial All-Stars turned Hall of...

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If LeBron-Stephen A. Smith Drama Bothers You, Stop Clicking

The Stephen A. Smith-LeBron James beef that has been percolating for months, now boiling over on ESPN’s airwaves, sums up everything that is...

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Luka Doncic’s Lakers Love Affair Has Only Just Begun

It was the trade that usurped all trades. It came from relative obscurity, but Luka Doncic in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey has...

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Bronny James More Than Deserving of NBA Status

Bronny James has accomplished his childhood dream of playing in the NBA, but unfortunately, his rookie season has been a media circus. He...

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Can the Lakers Stay Afloat With LeBron’s Injury?

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a dominant force in the Western Conference, but LeBron James’ recent left groin strain has raised concerns...

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Four Moves to Round Out the Lakers’ Playoff Roster

On Jan. 15, the Los Angeles Lakers were the No. 7 seed in the West with a murky future. Anthony Davis, coming off...

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The Lakers Don’t Regret Trading D’Angelo Russell

There is no player quite as polarizing as D’Angelo Russell. While on the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell actually led the team in box...