Luka Doncic is obviously one of the best players in the league and an offensive engine you can build around. Nobody questions that. But the flaws have always been part …
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DeAndre Ayton Frustrated With Role, Says Lakers Are Trying To Make Him “Clint Capela”, And It Backfired
Things haven’t fully clicked for DeAndre Ayton during what was supposed to be a redemption chapter in his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. After a promising debut stretch that …
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The Los Angeles Lakers have this fascinating trio with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James that feels like it should be enough to chase a title. But then you …
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There are just players who make things look normal even when they’re not. Luka Doncic is one of those guys. He’s the type who drops a 35-point triple-double and everyone …
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Kendrick Perkins Says Austin Reaves Is A More Important Laker Than LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers finally welcomed Austin Reaves back after a 19-game absence, and the impact has been immediate. Since his return, the Lakers have gone 3-0, improving their record …
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30 Years Ago Michael Jordan And Magic Johnson Played Against Each Other For The First Time Since The 1991 NBA Finals
30 years ago today, on February 2, 1996, basketball fans were treated to a memorable showdown between the Chicago Bulls and the LA Lakers. This game was particularly special as …
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The Los Angeles Lakers are firmly in the playoff picture, and with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the way, making the postseason is not the concern. However, the goal …
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In the middle of a runaway win, LeBron James sounded less like a superstar evaluating a teammate and more like a father watching the long version of a dream unfold …
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JJ Redick Calls Cavaliers’ Elevated Floor A “Safety Hazard” After Dončić Scare, League And Team Now Looking At Fixes
The Lakers left Rocket Arena with a blowout loss, but the bigger concern came from a detail that has nothing to do with shot-making or schemes: the floor itself. After …
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30 Years Ago Today, Magic Johnson Returned And The Forum Felt Young Again
On January 30, 1996, 30 years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers walked back into their own history at the Great Western Forum. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who had not appeared …
