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LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

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NBA Playoffs: Winners And Losers From the First Weekend of Games

A look back at the first weekend of playoff hoops as the higher seeded teams held serve across Game 1s. For the most part, at least.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

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Top Five Players We Want to See Win Their First NBA Championship

As the NBA’s young stars take over, some seasoned veterans are still on the hunt for their first Larry O’Brien trophy.

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Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant Lead NBA Playoff Injury Reports Ahead of Saturday Slate

A few stars dot the injury report for Saturday’s opening slate of NBA games.

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Three Bold Predictions for Rockets-Lakers As Kevin Durant, LeBron James Clash in First Round

With Luka Dončić still on the shelf, LeBron James has to keep the Lakers competitive against Kevin Durant and the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Will a Thunder repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-off

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As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery

The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.

Sports Illustrated

After Adapting to Lesser Role, Lakers Now Need LeBron James to Step Up Again

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, the burden shifts to the four-time champion to pull off some magic.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

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Luka Dončić Seeking Special Treatment for Hamstring Injury in Spain As Lakers Push for Playoffs

Lakers star Luka Dončić is headed overseas for treatment on his hamstring in order to return to the court as quickly as possible.

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NBA MVP Watch: How Luka Dončić’s Injury Changes the Race With One Week to Go

With Luka Dončić out of the NBA MVP picture, here’s how the race is stacking up with one week left in the regular season.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries Could Completely Undo Lakers’ March Progress Ahead of Playoffs

After ending March on a high note, injuries have the Lakers suddenly scrambling ahead of the playoffs.

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Lakers Discuss How to Move Forward with Luka Dončić Sidelined

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. JJ Redick and LeBron James discussed how the team can move forward while he’s out.

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Luka Dončić’s Injury Led to Tense Moment Between Austin Reaves and a Courtside Thunder Fan

Luka Dončić’ left Thursday night’s game in third quarter after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Bronny James Reveals LeBron Broke Backboard After Losing One-on-One Game

After the Lakers beat the Nets on Friday, Bronny James had a funny anecdote about his father LeBron breaking a backboard.

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Don’t Overreact to the Loss: The Lakers Look Built for a Deep Postseason Run

Even with the win streak snapped, Luka Dončić’s surge and LeBron James’s evolution have L.A. looking like a real title threat.

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How LeBron James Perfectly Set Up Lakers’ Luke Kennard for Wide Open Game-Winning Three vs. Magic

LeBron was fired up, after playing his role perfectly to set up the game-winning three by Kennard.

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Lakers Make a Push to Avoid Elimination

The latest edition of SI’s championship power rankings features a rising Lakers team, as well as the elimination of another Western Conference contender.

International Business Times UK

NBA Expansion Revealed as Draft Format Leaves LeBron, Dončić, Lakers and Teams Uncertain

The NBA's expansion push towards Seattle and Las Vegas raises major questions about draft rules, team balance and the future of stars like LeBron James and Luka Dončić.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Must Embrace Role Player Status for Lakers to Succeed

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves driving the offense, the four-time MVP is moving into one of the most unusual roles of his career.

Sports Illustrated

Are the Lakers Really Better Without LeBron James? Here’s What the Numbers Say

The Lakers have won three straight and are 14–7 on the season without The King in the lineup. Are they really better off when he isn’t on the floor?

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Jayson Tatum Returns While Another Team Gets Eliminated

In the latest edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings, another team is eliminated as Jayson Tatum’s return shifts the rankings.

International Business Times UK

Is Luka Doncic Unhappy With the Lakers? Inside His Alleged Ongoing Clash With Coach JJ Redick

NBA star Luka Doncic's viral sideline exchange with Lakers coach JJ Redick sparks speculation, but both confirm a strong relationship and focus on the playoff race. The truth behind the viral video and the Lakers' playoff push.

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Luka Dončić, JJ Redick and the Lakers Have Big Problems—Just Not With Each Other

The Lakers’ problems this season do not include the relationship between JJ Redick and Luka Dončić despite the viral clip of their sideline interaction this weekend.

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