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• NBA power rankings: No change at top, Lakers move up, Nuggets slump
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  The NBA power rankings underwent some changes from a week ago.
  Share • April 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Anthony Davis on his emotions before facing the Lakers on Wednesday
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  Anthony Davis will finally play against the Lakers on Wednesday for the first time since he was traded for Luka Doncic.
  Share • April 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Lakers vs. Thunder Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and, best bets for April 8
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  Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
  Share • April 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
• The one player who could swing the playoffs for the Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Luka and LeBron are constants. But Austin Reaves might be the difference in a deep playoff run.
  Share • April 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Dorian Finney-Smith leads the NBA in one advanced defensive metric
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  Dorian Finney-Smith has helped transform the Lakers ever since he arrived in a late December trade.
  Share • April 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Windhorst criticizes Mavs for not demanding rising Lakers star be included in Doncic deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  People are still wondering why the Mavericks traded away Luka Doncic to the Lakers and why they didn't demand a king's ransom for him.
  Share • April 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers showcased their defensive ceiling in victory over Thunder
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The Lakers played physical and limited OKC drives without fouling too much, proving their versatile, scrambling defense can fluster even the most talented teams in the...
  Share • April 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• How the Lakers proved themselves defensively in win vs. Thunder | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Chris Broussard explains how the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder proved that they are a defensive force to watch in the playoffs.
  Share • April 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Luka Doncic the prodigy, Doncic's return to Dallas and a wild Western Conference playoff picture
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and ESPN's Tim MacMahon, author of The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the curse of greatness, discuss Luka's career with...
  Share • April 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• How Luka Doncic again shined vs. OKC Thunder, this time for Lakers in a rout
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Luka Doncic, living up to his 'Luka Magic' moniker, put on a show in his first game against the Thunder as a Laker.
  Share • April 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers encouraged by ability to step up against league's best competition
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  With wins over Houston and Oklahoma City, the Lakers improve to 20-16 against teams above .500 and tie the Rockets for the second-best mark in the Western Conference...
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Skip Bayless implied that LeBron James padded his stats vs Pelicans
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  For the umpteenth time, Skip Bayless has apparently taken a shot at Lakers superstar LeBron James.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers cruise to blowout road win over league-best Thunder
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Luka Doncic scores 30, Austin Reaves adds 20 and LeBron James has 19 as the Lakers hit a season-high 22 3-pointers in 126-99 rout of Oklahoma City.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers dominate Thunder with 126-99 win behind Luka Doni's big first half
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  The Lakers combined for 15 first-half three-pointers — tied for most in a half in franchise history — and held the Thunder at arm's length in the second...
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Luka Doncic and Lakers make a statement in blowout win over NBA-leading Thunder
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Luka Doncic finishes with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Lakers put in a stellar defensive effort in a 126-99 road win over Oklahoma City.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers vs Thunder: Live updates and highlights
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  Live updates and highlights from Sunday's game between the Lakers and Thunder.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers vs. Thunder: Live updates, highlights for Sunday's game
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  Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Live updates, highlights for Sunday's game.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Updated Apr. 6 West playoff standings as Thunder host Lakers
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  Updated Apr. 6 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder host Los Angeles Lakers.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers get big test against Thunder to open final week of regular season
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  With a tenuous hold on third place in the tight Western Conference playoff race, they hit the road for three games, including two against Oklahoma City.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
• Full injury report for Sunday's Lakers vs. Thunder matchup
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  Full injury report for Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
• Plaschke: I was wrong. Drafting Bronny James was a win for the Lakers
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  Times columnist Bill Plaschke, like many once a critic of the Lakers drafting LeBron James' oldest son, looks back on his rookie year as an ingenious move.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds
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  Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Plus, injury updates and news.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• Lakers get big test against Thunder to open final week of regular season
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  With a tenuous hold on third place in the tight Western Conference playoff race, they hit the road for three games, including two against Oklahoma City.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• Plaschke: I was wrong. Drafting Bronny James was a win for the Lakers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Times columnist Bill Plaschke, like many once a critic of the Lakers drafting LeBron James' oldest son, looks back on his rookie year as an ingenious move.
  Share • April 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• Dwight Howard has been voted into the Hall of Fame
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  Former Lakers center and NBA champion Dwight Howard has received the greatest honor a basketball player can earn.
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers confident in chemistry for Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Coach JJ Redick says key to the triple threat recently thriving on the court at the same time, unlike in previous games, is 'understanding what works for us'
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Jalen Brunson expected to return for Knicks on Sunday vs. Suns: Report
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Brunson has missed the Knicks' past 15 games after spraining his ankle on March 7 versus the Lakers.
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Luka Doni admits his play was 'unacceptable' in loss against Warriors
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  On Thursday night, Luka Doni put up a stinker of a performance in the Lakers' loss against the Warriors, and he knows it.
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers beat Pelicans, end homestand with a win
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  After a disappointing defeat against the Warriors, the Lakers bounced back by beating the Pelicans.
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Former NBA player picks the Lakers to reach the NBA Finals this season
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  Despite the Lakers' recent struggles, it looks like some people still believe they have a real shot at winning the NBA championship this summer.
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Austin Reaves has set a new Lakers record after Friday's game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been on quite a tear lately.
  Share • April 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
• Lakers regain No. 3 spot in West standings with victory over Pelicans
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Luka Doncic (35 points), Austin Reaves (30) and LeBron James (27) set the pace in a 124-108 win that moves them back ahead of Denver with five games left in the regular...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Luka Doncic rediscovers his scoring touch, leading Lakers to win over Pelicans
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After struggling in back-to-back games, Luka Doncic finished with 35 points and six rebounds in the Lakers' 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers jump to 3rd in West standings after win over Pelicans, Nuggets loss
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Western Conference seeding race is getting competitive.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Luka Doncic rediscovers his scoring touch, leading Lakers to win over Pelicans
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  After struggling in back-to-back games, Luka Doncic finished with 35 points and six rebounds in the Lakers' 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• How Steph made NBA history in Warriors' huge win over Lakers
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  Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry made more NBA history with another offensive outburst against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• Why LeBron likens Warriors' Butler trade to KD acquisition
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  Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James likened the Warriors' trade for Jimmy Butler to Golden State signing Kevin Durant in 2016.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers' JJ Redick encouraged by LeBron James' post-injury progression
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  James' 33-point, nine-assist effort in Thursday's loss to the Warriors was his best performance since returning from the groin injury that sidelined him for two weeks...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Western Conference Standings Watch: The penultimate weekend
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers have a good chance of earning a high seed in the West, if the teams surrounding them lose games this weekend.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Draymond Green on possibly facing LeBron James' Lakers in playoffs
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Warriors' Draymond Green openly admitted that a Lakers-Warriors matchup in the playoffs could be very exciting and attractive.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers
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  Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight's matchup here.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• Player grades: Warriors vs. Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Assessing every Golden State player's performance from the team's 123-116 win over Los Angeles.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Is Rui Hachimura playing tonight? Injury updates for Lakers forward
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  Will Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura play on Friday against the Pelicans?
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Warriors beat Lakers 123-116, Can the Warriors take the West? | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 and remain in the thick of the competition in the Western Conference. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• The Lakers offense is having problems
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  Against top teams in their last two outings, the Lakers have struggled offensively, raising concerns with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Watch Stephen Curry drop 37 on Lakers sparking Warriors win in potential first-round preview
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James and Stephen Curry put on a show; we should savor these moments while we still can.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry calls for patience with Jonathan Kuminga
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jonathan Kuminga had a big night against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 3.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• Player Grades: Lakers vs. Warriors
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Grading every Lakers player's performance from the team's 123-116 loss to the Warriors.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Warriors defeat Lakers, How impressive was the win? | The Facility
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116. Steph Curry shined with 37 points and LeBron James scored 33 points in Lakers' loss. LeSean McCoy...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Alexander: For Lakers, the regular season's end is in sight
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Thursday night's loss to Steph Curry and the Warriors was a reminder of what the playoff atmosphere can be like and how unsettled the potential matchups remain.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Warriors beat Lakers, Has Luka Doncic been disappointing as a Laker? | Breakfast Ball
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116, and Luka Doncic had an "unacceptable" performance by his own standards. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
• Moses Moody's vicious dunk of the year candidate vs. Lakers overturned by refs
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Moses Moody put Austin Reaves on a poster Thursday night, but the referees and the NBA replay center didn't play along.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
• Luka Doni calls his performance 'unacceptable' in Lakers' loss to Warriors
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Point guard Luka Doni was not pleased with his performance Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Golden State Warriors.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• Butler plays through forearm issue, iffy for Fri.
  From the Web › ESPN
  Warriors forward Jimmy Butler briefly left Thursday's 123-116 win over the Lakers due to a left forearm issue before returning in the fourth quarter and said his status...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
• Luka takes blame for 'unacceptable' night in loss
  From the Web › ESPN
  Luka Doncic was short and to the point in describing his cold shooting in the Lakers' 123-116 loss the Warriors on Thursday, calling it an "unacceptable"...
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
• Luka Doncic on his poor performance in the Lakers' loss on Thursday
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Luka Doncic reacted to his poor shooting performance on Thursday in the Lakers' big loss to the Warriors.
  Share • April 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
• Lakers fall to Steph Curry, Warriors in potential playoff preview
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  LeBron James (33 points) and Austin Reaves (31) help offset a poor shooting night from Luka Doncic for the Lakers, but Curry scores 37 and the Warriors make the most of...
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers give big update on big man Maxi Kleber
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers big man Maxi Kleber, who was included in February's Luka Doncic trade, hasn't been able to play since January due to a broken foot.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers player grades: L.A. suffers a disappointing loss to the Warriors
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers fell to the new-look Warriors on Thursday, which tightened up the Western Conference standings and dropped them to fourth place.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers show fight, but Luka Doncic's 'unacceptable' struggles prove costly in loss to Warriors
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Luka Doncic struggled and the Lakers couldn't rally from an early deficit in a 123-116 loss that helped Golden State make up ground on them in the West playoff...
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
• NBA playoff picture: Here's where the Lakers and Clippers currently stand
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  With roughly five games left in the NBA regular season, here's where the Clippers and Lakers currently stand.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• One big miscalculation could cost the Lakers an NBA Championship
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers have a gap, and they fumbled the chance to fix it.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski hits wild half-court buzzer-beater vs. Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski capped a 22-point first half in epic fashion on Thursday night.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Moses Moody epic dunk of the year candidate on Austin Reaves in Warriors-Lakers overturned by refs
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Warriors guard Moses Moody put Lakers wing Austin Reaves on a poster Thursday night, but the referees didn't play along. Moody threw down a dunk of the year candidate in...
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Jaxson Hayes looking to take advantage of opportunity with Lakers
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The 24-year-old starting center – who has benefitted from playing alongside Luka Doncic – will pursue a championship this spring before becoming an...
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Curry, Podziemski overwhelm Lakers in Warriors' win
  From the Web › ESPN
  With playoff positioning on the line, the Lakers and Warriors squared off in a Western Conference showdown.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Injury Report: Jonathan Kuminga (pelvic contusion) available vs. Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After missing Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Jonathan Kuminga is available on Thursday against the Lakers.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Can the Lakers hold off the Warriors and hang on to the No. 3 seed? | The Herd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  FOX Sports' Ric Bucher joins Colin Cowherd to preview tonight's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Ric Bucher previews Lakers-Warriors, Nuggets, Celtics odds of repeating | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  FOX Sports' Ric Bucher joins Colin Cowherd to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' battle with the Golden State Warriors and explain why the Denver Nuggets should not be...
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• Warriors provide encouraging GP2 injury update ahead of Lakers game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Golden State Warriors provided an encouraging update on injured guard Gary Payton II ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Warriors vs. Lakers: Stephen Curry, LeBron James and high-stakes basketball — it's on!
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Let's run through a handful of things worth knowing ahead of Lakers-Warriors, one of the most anticipated matchups of the latter days of the 2024-25 NBA season.
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Stephen Curry passes Lakers' Jerry West on NBA scoring list: 'That's The Logo, so very special'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Stephen Curry's 52 points help him pass Lakers' Jerry West for 25th on NBA's career scoring list. Afterward, Curry shared the moment with West's son, Jonnie, who works...
  Share • April 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Does Steph Curry or LeBron James need another NBA Finals run more? | The Facility
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, James Jones and Chase Daniel debate whether Steph Curry or LeBron James needs another NBA Finals run more ahead of tonight's Los Angeles...
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• Dorian Finney-Smith is a finalist for an NBA award
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who has helped turn their season around, was named a finalist for one NBA award.
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
• "Gabe and DFS were huge" — Lakers fans react to gritty win over Rockets
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It was far from pretty, but the Lakers earned another vital win for the playoff race by beating the Rockets at home on Monday.
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Luka Doncic set a new Lakers franchise record in March
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  New Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has quickly put his name in the storied franchise's record book.
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers player grades: L.A. survives a slugfest for another win
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers won another game with heavy playoff implications, this time against the Rockets, and this time, they had to endure lots of poor shooting.
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• JJ Redick on what Lakers worked on during rare practice on Wednesday
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  With two full days off this week, the Lakers were able to hold a rare practice session on Wednesday.
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Three takeaways from Lakers' 104-98 win over Rockets
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  In crunch time, who is the Rockets' go-to player?
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• 'Left a lot on the table': Rockets lament shooting gap versus Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In a potentially costly loss to the Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent made more 3-pointers combined (12) than Houston did as a team (10).
  Share • April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM