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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Marcus Smart says exactly what Lakers fans know about LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:27 PM PDT

Marcus Smart's famous motto came alive for the Lakers in Game 2

Chris Lambert

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10:51 PM PDT

Lakers instantly proved even Kevin Durant couldn't fix nightmare mismatch in Game 2

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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10:40 PM PDT

Lakers are slowly re-learning LeBron James title formula that escaped them for years

Tyler Watts

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10:19 PM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

JJ Redick sides with Lakers fans on NBA's worst Luka Doncic take of the year

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:23 PM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

JJ Redick's unsurprising Austin Reaves update gives Lakers fans a sliver of hope

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:46 PM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick.

Lakers’ stabilizing force amid brutal injuries was never a surprise

Colin Keane

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3:00 PM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is congratulated by forward LeBron James and guard Luka Doncic.

Lakers fans just received bittersweet update on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Colin Keane

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2:00 PM PDT

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) reacts after a dunk in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Jaxson Hayes quickly becoming long-term Lakers lock thanks to Luka Doncic

Chris Lambert

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12:30 PM PDT

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts in the first half against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers learn important lesson from the teams they can't beat in the playoffs

Maxwell Ogden

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11:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Former Lakers forward hits embarrassing new playoff low at worst time

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:30 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

JJ Redick just gave Luke Kennard the perfect blueprint to sustain his Lakers rise

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:00 AM PDT

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Two alleged suitors for LeBron James aren't assuming he's returning to Lakers

Colin Keane

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6:00 AM PDT

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.

Lakers smell blood in the water with latest Kevin Durant injury update

Colin Keane

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers logistics have changed but LeBron's postseason reality remains the same

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Latest Luka Doncic news sparks buzz among Lakers fans ahead of Game 2 vs Rockets

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 20, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers’ Game 2 fate depends on Jake LaRavia making the adjustment he hasn’t all year

Chris Lambert

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Apr 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

Lakers can take full control of Rockets series in Game 2 by fixing two glaring issues

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers can silence all doubt about Rob Pelinka’s biggest decision from last offseason

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

Luke Kennard made Lakers playoff history at the expense of his trade counterpart

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic a potential victim of optics in worst possible way after MVP update

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Door opens for Lakers to complete ideal reunion after Thunder's playoff domination

Tyler Watts

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Apr 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Lakers fans hit with conflicting reports on LeBron James' free agency timeline

Colin Keane

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Apr 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

JJ Redick must make painful Bronny James change ahead of Lakers' Game 2

Tyler Watts

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Apr 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura all but cements his future with Lakers after proving JJ Redick right

Tyler Watts

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Apr 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James.

LeBron James' free agency plans may be immune to outcome of Lakers-Rockets

Colin Keane

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Apr 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James sends subtle warning to Rockets after Lakers' thrilling Game 1 win

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James

LeBron James' Game 1 dominance should have Rockets cowering over what comes next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 18, 2026

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