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April 8, 2026
Redick downplays sideline quarrel with Vanderbilt
Lakers coach JJ Redick subbed forward Jarred Vanderbilt out of early in the second quarter, leading to a heated exchange between the two that Redick described as a "normal interaction" for him.
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April 8, 2026
Mavs dispute claim they erred with Reaves' MRI
The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the Lakers guard received an MRI by the Mavs' staff.
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April 4, 2026
Battered Lakers could be without Reaves vs. Mavs
Lakers guard Austin Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area on Saturday and is questionable to play the Mavericks on Sunday.
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April 3, 2026
Source: Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exit
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's game against the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
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April 1, 2026
Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points
The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points, adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
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March 31, 2026
Next for LeBron? NBA insiders on Lakers, Cavs, free agency options
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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March 31, 2026
Lakers' Redick stumps for Doncic to be NBA MVP
Coach JJ Redick says that if Luka Doncic and the Lakers close out the regular season as hot as they've been, Doncic should be named the NBA's MVP.
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March 28, 2026
Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech
Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.
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March 28, 2026
LeBron to LeBron Jr.: James duo makes history as first father-son teammates to record assist to each other
The father-son duo etched their names in the history books after the elder James found his son for a 3-pointer.
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March 28, 2026
Luka picks up 16th technical, faces 1-game ban
Luka Doncic was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season Friday against the Nets and will face a one-game suspension if it is upheld.
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March 22, 2026
Sources: Lakers appeal tech with Luka facing ban
Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension after a verbal exchange with Orlando's Goga Bitadze earned him his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday night. Sources told ESPN the Lakers have alread...
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March 20, 2026
LeBron ties Parish's record with 1,611th game
LeBron James tied Robert Parish for the NBA's all-time games-played mark, with the Hall of Famer saying James is "deserving" of breaking the record.
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March 16, 2026
'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.
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March 15, 2026
Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller
Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the game-tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the ...
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March 13, 2026
Luka drops 51 as Lakers explode in LeBron's return
Buoyed by LeBron James' return, Luka Doncic scored 51 points on a night in which the Lakers' starting five totaled 137 points, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71 s...
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March 11, 2026
Doncic says he's in custody battle for daughters
Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, and is in a custody battle over their two daughters, he told ESPN.
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March 10, 2026
Lakers' Doncic fined $50K for gesture toward ref
Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's win over the Knicks.
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March 8, 2026
Lakers downgrade LeBron to out vs. Knicks
Lakers star LeBron James was downgraded from questionable to out before Sunday afternoon's game against the Knicks.
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March 6, 2026
LeBron bests Kareem for most made FG in history
LeBron James made the 15,838th FG of his career on Thursday night, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.
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March 4, 2026
Redick calls sideline tiff with Luka 'very normal'
Lakers coach JJ Redick called his testy bench exchange with Luka Doncic over the weekend much ado about nothing, saying he didn't understand why it went viral.
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March 1, 2026
🏀 Win caps LeBron's father-daughter road trip
LeBron James' latest achievement in his 23-year career? A successful father-daughter road trip.
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February 26, 2026
Why the Lakers' success depends on Deandre Ayton -- and vice versa
Deandre Ayton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?
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February 25, 2026
Botched final play sees Luka hesitate, LeBron miss
The Lakers lost to the Magic 110-109 on Tuesday after a botched sidelines out-of-bounds play between LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the final seconds failed to produce a quality shot.
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February 23, 2026
LeBron stumps for C's Brown in MVP conversation
After Jaylen Brown fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from the other side of the storied rivalry.
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February 23, 2026
Lakers unveil statue of Riley wearing Armani suit
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
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February 21, 2026
Lue clear on Clips' mindset: 'We're playing to win'
The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals rem...
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February 21, 2026
Hunter has surgery, Kings' latest out for season
De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.
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February 17, 2026
Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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February 15, 2026
LeBron: Still unsure about future past this year
LeBron James said Sunday he's still unsure if he'll continue playing past this season.
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February 15, 2026
Dame returns to win third shootout, tying mark
Damian Lillard, nine month after underdoing surgery on his torn Achilles, won his third All-Star 3-point contest to tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most ever.
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