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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
Apr 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Lakers’ Injuries Mean LeBron Must Turn Back Clock as Much as Possible

During the Lakers’ recent blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, superstar Luka Dončić sustained a hamstring injury early in the third quarter....

April 8, 2026
Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) watches his shot over Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Which of Three Possible Opponents Do Lakers Want in NBA Playoffs?

Luka Dončić and the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers have battled the ups and downs of their first year together, but through all the...

March 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
Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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How Would the Nuggets Fare Against Potential First-Round Opponents?

The All-Star Break is nearly upon us, which means the season is almost two-thirds complete. As such, the standings and the playoff bracket...

February 11, 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
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
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
Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) react after a basket against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Austin Reaves is Luka’s Perfect Co-Star for the Future

Austin Reaves is one of the NBA’s biggest success stories. He’s improved every year since signing the dotted line in the summer of...

December 3, 2025
Nov 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) forces Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) to turn over the ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Which Team is the Thunder’s Toughest Opponent in NBA Cup?

The knockout round of the NBA Cup is looming, and it presents an interesting group of teams. The 20-1 Oklahoma City Thunder are...

December 2, 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