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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shrugs in reaction during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 115-100.

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Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for layup against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Lakers Have Reportedly Made A Decision About Kyrie Irving

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been interested in acquiring star players. Now that they have LeBron James and Anthony Davis, many thought the Lakers would land Kyrie Irving. Despite pursuing him at the trade deadline, Irving was sent to the Dallas Mavericks instead. The La

Jarrett Prendergast • 4 hours ago

General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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NBA Insider Says A 'Significant' Contract Is Brewing For 1 Lakers Player

The Los Angeles Lakers might have found themselves an impact player on the undrafted market. Every once in a while we see a player emerge from not being drafted, and churn out a nice role for themselves on an NBA team. That seems to be the case with Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 days ago

Tristan Thompson #13 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 20, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.

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The Lakers Are Working Out 2 Free Agent Centers This Week

The Los Angeles Lakers could use some reinforcements in their frontcourt. But, the names of the people they are bringing in for a workout might be confusing. According to Shams Charania, LA is set to bring in both Tony Bradley and Tristan Thompson this week. https://twitter.co

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 days ago

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NBA Fans React To What Anthony Davis Said After Mavericks Loss

Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for layup against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Brandon Marcus • 4 days ago All eyes were on Anthony Davis following the heartbreaking loss of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Sadly, Davis was a huge part of the painful final moments of the game and there were many saying that his bad decisions cost his team the win. Anyone hoping for confident wo

Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 26, 2022 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Lakers Coach Has Honest Admission After Mavericks Loss

Brandon Marcus • 4 days ago

Maxi Kleber #42 of the Dallas Mavericks scores the buzzer beating winning three-point basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mavericks defeated the Lakers, 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement

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NBA Fans React To Anthony Davis' Rough Night In Mavs Loss

Brandon Marcus • 4 days ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on February 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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The Lakers Will Have To Wait On LeBron James

Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago

Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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The Lakers Have Reportedly Made A Decision About Kyrie Irving

Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago

Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 09, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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NBA Analyst Is Confused By Latest Lakers Move

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NBA Analyst Is Confused By Latest Lakers Move

Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 09, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago Fans have some serious questions for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team was set to face off against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Rockets have one of the worst records in the league so most people assumed the Lakers wouldn't be too worried about them. But LA is try

D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a basket and foul of LeBron James #6 against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. On his home debut Russell scored 21 points to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-102.

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D’Angelo Russell Discusses His Plan Without Anthony Davis

Brandon Marcus • 1 week ago

Malik Beasley #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Naji Marshall #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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New Lakers Star Is Already Making History

Brandon Marcus • 1 week ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Malik Beasley #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers' three-point basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Video Shows LeBron James' Special Handshake With D'Angelo Russell

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago

CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Anthony Davis #3 and Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NBA Fans React To Anthony Davis' Big Game Against Pelicans

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NBA Fans React To Anthony Davis' Big Game Against Pelicans

CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Anthony Davis #3 and Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago Just a couple of years ago, Los Angeles Lakers and NBA fans as a whole thought it was time for Anthony Davis to take over. Even LeBron James claimed that he was ready to take a step back and give Davis the keys to the ignition, hoping he'd carry his torch once he's ready…

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NBA Analyst Apologizes To Lakers For Doubting Them

D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates scoring a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago The Los Angeles Lakers look much better now. Rob Pelinka did wonders at the trade deadline, flipping the team's assets to revamp their roster and surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the kind of players they need to thrive. Notably, it didn't take a lot of time before thi

Malik Beasley #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Skip Bayless Reacts To Lakers Big Win Over Pelicans

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Herbert Jones #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Anthony Davis Comments On Lakers Win Over Pelicans

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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NBA Analyst Critiques Anthony Davis’ Latest Game

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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LeBron James Teases His Upcoming Return

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Los Angeles Lakers Forward LeBron James (23) looks on before a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 8, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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Video Shows LeBron James Back On The Practice Court

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 week ago

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Video Shows LeBron James Back On The Practice Court

Los Angeles Lakers Forward LeBron James (23) looks on before a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 8, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 week ago The Los Angeles Lakers are currently fighting for their playoff lives. They are in must-win mode every night, and it has not been easy for them with their best player. LeBron James injured his foot on February 26th and he has missed every game since. It is expected that James

D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoot a three point basket against Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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D'Angelo Russell Still Had Lakers Fans Talking Sunday Night

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Skip Bayless on the ESPN set in Miami, Florida on February 1, 2007.

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Skip Bayless Says 1 Player 'Disappeared' In Lakers Loss To Knicks

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Austin Reaves (L) #15 and Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers are greeted by fans as they take the court for warmups before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99.

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Austin Reaves' Comments Have Lakers Fans Speculating

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 28, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Lakers 125-121.

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NBA Fans React To Anthony Davis' Comments After Knicks Loss

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NBA Fans React To Anthony Davis' Comments After Knicks Loss

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 28, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Lakers 125-121.

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago The New York Knicks are on a roll right now. Tom Thibodeau's team is finding different ways of winning, even when their go-to-guy isn't hot or when the other team is playing stout defense. That was evident again during their road win over the Los Angeles Lakers. They allowed D

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Darvin Ham Comments On Lakers Loss To Knicks

Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers paces the sideline in front of D'Angelo Russell during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on February 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks is defended by Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Knicks, Lakers Game Had 2 Celebrities In Attendance

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores a basket against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Skip Bayless Blamed Lakers Loss To Knicks On 1 Player

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during play against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Lakers Coach Gives Injury Update On LeBron James

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Anthony Davis Gives Honest Admission About His Performance

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Skip Bayless Has A Clear Message About Lakers After Friday Night

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Skip Bayless Has A Clear Message About Lakers After Friday Night

Brandon Marcus • 2 weeks ago For much of the NBA season, it seemed like fans of the Los Angeles Lakers were only receiving bad news. But on Friday night, they had one of their best nights of the year. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Toronto Raptors with many fans worried they were headed to anot

D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates scoring a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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NBA Fans React To What D'Angelo Russell Said Friday Night

Brandon Marcus • 2 weeks ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks as he is honored in a ceremony as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points prior to the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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NBA Fans React To What LeBron Said About The Lakers

Brandon Marcus • 2 weeks ago

Tyus Jones #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies attempts a pass over Troy Brown Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers as Anthony Davis #3 and Xavier Tillman #2 wait under the basket during a 112-103 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on March 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Lakers Are Leading The League In A Big Way

Brandon Marcus • 2 weeks ago

Shaq attends Michelob Ultra & Netflix “Full Swing” Premiere & Super Bowl After Party on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Shaq Says The Fate Of The Lakers Season Rests On 1 Player

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 weeks ago

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Shaq Says The Fate Of The Lakers Season Rests On 1 Player

Shaq attends Michelob Ultra & Netflix “Full Swing” Premiere & Super Bowl After Party on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 weeks ago The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting for their playoff lives. They currently sit with a record of 32-34 and are in ninth place in the Western Conference. But, not having LeBron James was thought to be the end of their season. Instead, the Lakers have won their last two games an