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• Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Would Rather Win Olympic Gold Medal For Nigeria Than NBA Championship

  23-07-2023 18:28 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Newest Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is coming off a solid playoff run with the Miami Heat, who were an eight-seed and made it all the way to the NBA Finals. Vincent would earn himself a little bit of a payday with a three-year, $33 million contract with the Lakers in hopes of replicating that postseason run and bring championship No. 18 to L.A.
  Vincent has been a part of the two NBA Finals runs with the Heat, one during the 2019-20 season when matched up with the Lakers and this season
  
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• Max Christie: Lakers Will ‘Stay Together’ Through Highs & Lows Of Season

  09-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers had been playing some of their best basketball since switching their starting lineup and inserting Max Christie next to Austin Reaves in the backcourt. The Lakers had won seven of their last nine games going into their two-game Texas road trip, but unfortunately went 0-2 against the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
  A competitive road loss to the Rockets was a bit more understandable, but the 21-point loss to the Mavericks without their All-Star duo of Luka Doncic and
  
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• Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Always Ready To Shoot Due To Familiarity Playing Off Stars

  09-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ trip to Dallas to face the Mavericks marked a return to the place where he has had his most career success for Dorian Finney-Smith. Unfortunately, the Lakers weren’t able to come away with a win, though Finney-Smith was one of the bright spots, contributing 11 points off the bench.
  But Finney-Smith wasn’t focused on himself, but rather the fact that the Lakers couldn’t come away with a victory over the shorthanded Mavericks who were without their t
  
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• This Day In Lakers History: 33-Game Winning Streak Comes To End Against Bucks

  09-01-2025 14:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers steadily turned into a feared opponent throughout the NBA during the 1971-72 season, putting together one of the most dominant stretches in league history. Led by Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor, the Lakers amassed an NBA record 33-game winning streak.
  But on Jan. 9, 1972, the historic stretch came to an end in a clash against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Milwaukee Bucks. With their last loss coming Oct. 31, 1971, the Lakers had gotten certainly grown accusto
  
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• NBA Monitoring Wildfires To See If Lakers’ Game Against Hornets Needs To Be Rescheduled

  09-01-2025 00:23 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers returned home late Tuesday night and are getting ready to host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, although that game may be in jeopardy.
  With Santa Ana wins at an all-time high, there are numerous fires across Los Angeles right now, most notably in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena. Thousands of people have had to evacuate their homes with a lot of them burning down over the last two days.
  With the fires continuing on and everyone’s thoughts currently elsewhere, the
  
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• Lakers Video: Magic Johnson Reacts To LeBron James’ Highlight Reel Dunk

  08-01-2025 21:29 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James submitted an early dunk of the year candidate in the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest with the Dallas Mavericks. At 40 years old, LeBron shouldn’t be able to still have these moments, but the Lakers star can still channel it from time to time and he brought the house down in Dallas.
  In the first quarter of the game, Max Christie grabbed an offensive rebound and found Jamescutting to the basket. LeBron got the ball and rose up but was met by Mavericks center Derrick Lively II,
  
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• Max Christie Feels Defensive Miscommunications Plagued Lakers Vs. Mavericks

  08-01-2025 21:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night despite the latter being without both of their All-Stars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Defense has been key to the Lakers’ success as of late, but they allowed the shorthanded Mavericks to score 118 points on 52.3% shooting from the field and 47.4% from 3-point range.
  One of the reasons the Lakers’ defense has improved recently has been due to the insertion of Max Christie into the starti
  
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• Lakers News: Magic Johnson & LeBron James Offers Prayers Amid California Wildfires

  08-01-2025 20:08 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered arguably their most disappointing loss of the season to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, although the focus for many people in the Southern California area is understandably elsewhere right now.
  There currently are multiple wildfires going on right now, most notably in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena as high winds continue to not allow first responders to get them contained.
  Thousands of people have had to evacuate their homes with tons of structures bein
  
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• LeBron James Discusses Lakers’ Defensive Struggles In Loss To Mavericks

  08-01-2025 18:39 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had a prime opportunity to get back on track on Tuesday night, taking on a Dallas Mavericks team that was in the second night of a back-to-back and missing both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
  Instead though, the Lakers allowed the Mavericks to get momentum at the end of the first half and they carried that all the way to a 118-97 victory.
  After the game, James discussed what went wrong for the Lakers defensively as they allowed 63 points in the second half
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Doesn’t Sugarcoat His Poor Play In Loss To Mavericks

  08-01-2025 18:09 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their most disappointing losses of the season on Tuesday night, getting blown out by a Dallas Mavericks team that was without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
  Austin Reaves, in particular, had a really rough game for the Lakers as he finished with 15 points, two rebounds, one assist and three steals on 5-of-14 shooting. He was a game-worst -25 and the main reason for that was the Mavericks were targeting him on defense nearly every possession.
  Reaves’ in
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick’s Family Among Those Evacuated Due To Los Angeles Wildfires

  08-01-2025 16:28 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers ended their road trip with a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, although the focus for a lot of players and fans is elsewhere at the moment.
  Currently, the largest Santa Ana windstorm to hit Southern California in more than a decade is going on, causing fires all over the place, including the Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, La Cañada and more.At least 30,000 residents were under evacuation orders and more than 13,000 structures were under thre
  
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• JJ Redick Not Sure What Lakers Were Doing Defensively In Loss To Mavericks

  08-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers followed it up with one of their worst defeats of the season when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 118-97.
  The Mavericks were shorthanded as they were without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, but that didn’t matter as the rest of the team torched the Lakers defense.
  Los Angeles looked a step slow and were often out of rotation, allowing Dallas to bombard them from the perimeter.
  After the loss, head coach JJ Redick lamented hi
  
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• Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Advances To Full-Court Activities; Will Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week

  08-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced forward Jarred Vanderbilt has advanced to full-court activities with contact. The Lakers will continue to monitor Vanderbilt’s progress and he will be re-evaluated in one week.
  Vanderbilt has yet to make his 2024-25 season debut after undergoing surgery on both of his feet in the offseason and some lingering knee soreness but appears to be nearing a return to play. This is another positive update as head coach JJ Redick recently said Vanderbilt was making r
  
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• Recap: Lakers Suffer Inexcusable Loss To Shorthanded Mavericks

  08-01-2025 03:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Tuesday night, finishing up their two-game Texas road trip against the Dallas Mavericks.
  The Mavericks were missing their two stars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, giving the Lakers a prime opportunity to pick up a win. That’s not how things played out though as the Lakers had an extremely poor effort, suffering a 118-97 loss in Dallas.
  Austin Reaves started the game off with a triple but the Mavericks then responded with seven straight points
  
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• Lakers Vs. Mavericks Preview: Looking To Bounce Back Against Shorthanded Team

  07-01-2025 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers came up just short in their first game in Texas, but they get an ideal bounceback opponent in the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis and LeBron James lead the Lakers against a Mavericks team that has lost five straight games and is without both stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
  The main issue for the Lakers against Houston was that they failed to match the energy and physicality of the Rockets in the first half and being destroyed on the offensive glass. The Mav
  
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• NBA Fantasy Basketball Guide: Betr Picks For Lakers Vs. Mavericks

  07-01-2025 21:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a short Texas road trip that began with a loss to the Houston Rockets despite a valiant comeback effort.Now the Lakers face the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, who remain without their starting backcourt as Luka Doncic (left calf strain) and Kyrie Irving (bulging disc in back) are dealing with respective injuries. Daniel Gafford (left ankle sprain) also is out for the Mavericks.
  Tuesday’s game may have lost some excitement because of the injuries, b
  
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• LeBron James: Lakers Have To Be More ‘Gritty’

  07-01-2025 21:08 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tricky spot a little less than halfway through the 2024-25 season. LeBron James and company sit at 20-15, atop the Pacific Division, at the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and within striking distance of the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets. They have also won seven of their last 10 and are hopeful to get some players back in the lineup soon.By all of those measures, the Lakers season has been a success. However, the Lakers are one of two teams in the entire league
  
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• Anthony Davis: Dorian Finney-Smith Will Be Even Better For Lakers Once Comfortable

  07-01-2025 21:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The addition of Dorian Finney-Smith is an important one for the Los Angeles Lakers as he is an ideal fit next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. His ability to defend multiple positions and knock down open shots is perfect, but as is always the case with a new addition, there is a bit of an adjustment period.
  Finney-Smith has gotten progressively better with each contest with his game against the Houston Rockets being his best so far. He finished with 13 points, two rebounds, two assists and two
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Congratulates Mike Evans On Historic Milestone

  07-01-2025 19:51 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is always plugged in on what’s happening in the NFL. And this past weekend was a big one for many reasons. It was Week 18, the final week of the regular season, meaning the playoff bracket was finalized and season-long records were either reached or not reached. And for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, it was a historic Sunday.Not only did his team get a victory and secure their place in the postseason, Evans tied a receiving record held o
  
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• Lakers Rumors: No Interest In Trading Rui Hachimura Or Dalton Knecht

  07-01-2025 19:21 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in a period of evaluation after making their first major trade in nearly two years. They are gauging what their roster looks like with two new players before determining if they need to make more moves. If they do choose that path, their treasure chest of assets isn’t all that deep.On the players side, they have plenty of ancillary salary that does not carry much value by itself. And after giving three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets, they are down to two
  
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• Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Relates To Max Christie

  07-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith has played in a few games since being dealt from the Brooklyn Nets. One of the main reasons for L.A. finally pulling the trigger on a deal was the development of Max Christie, who has become a regular and consistent contributor on both ends of the floor in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.Finney-Smith, though, is still going through an adjustment period. He is shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc in three games and is still having some defens
  
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• Lakers’ LeBron James: Ausar & Amen Thompson Are ‘Different’ Athletically

  07-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Houston Rockets are currently second in the Western Conference as their young talent has really grown together and developed in a big way under coach Ime Udoka. The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed that up close on Sunday as Jalen Green scored 33 points, but it could be argued that second-year forward Amen Thompson was the real difference maker.
  Thompson finished with 23 points and a game-high 16 rebounds with six of those coming on the offensive end. The offensive glass was arguably the biggest
  
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• NBA Rumors: Suns’ Bradley Beal Would Waive No-Trade Clause For Lakers

  06-01-2025 22:38 via lakersnation.com
  
  With the NBA trade deadline just around the corner in February, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for ways to upgrade their roster after already acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets.
  After including D’Angelo Russell in that deal, the Lakers may be in need of a scoring guard that can also create for others. It remains to be seen how they address that, but one option that could be available is Bradley Beal.
  The Phoenix Suns brought in Beal to form a big three with Kevin Dura
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James & JJ Redick Discuss Final ATO Vs. Rockets

  06-01-2025 22:03 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to tie the game late against the Houston Rockets, trailing by three points with 7.1 seconds remaining. Head coach JJ Redick drew up a play, but the Rockets defended it well and LeBron James tried to call a timeout, but the officials didn’t see it and Max Christie would unfortunately throw the ball away, sealing a loss for the Lakers.
  It was not the way the Lakers wanted to end the game after fighting back from a 22-point first half deficit and to not eve
  
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• Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Enjoying Playing With LeBron James Instead Of Guarding Him

  06-01-2025 20:57 via lakersnation.com
  
  Dorian Finney-Smith was a highly coveted trade target for many teams, but it was the Los Angeles Lakers who were ultimately able to swing a deal for the veteran wing. A big reason why is because he has spent many years defending top wings in this league, which includes many meetings with his now teammate, LeBron James.
  Many people have faced off with LeBron and tried their best to limit his impact, but Finney-Smith now has the opportunity to be on the other side of that and benefit from James&rs
  
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• Max Christie Takes Blame For Inbounds Turnover In Lakers Loss To Rockets

  06-01-2025 20:12 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers fought back from an early deficit to give themselves a chance to tie the game late in their contest against the Houston Rockets. Down three points with seven seconds left, Max Christie was given the task of inbounding the ball and tried to get it to LeBron James, but Rockets guard Fred VanVleet would steal the pass and seal the outcome.
  With the Rockets defending the play well, LeBron tried to call a timeout so the Lakers could reset and try again, but the officials didn&r
  
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• Anthony Davis Believes Lakers’ Loss To Rockets Came Down To Effort

  06-01-2025 19:39 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers took a step back on Sunday night as they lost to the Houston Rockets, 119-115, in the first game of their road trip.
  The Rockets provided a tough test for the Lakers and early on, they didn’t appear up to the challenge. Houston built up a 22-point lead before L.A. came storming back to make it a game late.
  When the Lakers were mounting a comeback, Anthony Davis was called for a crucial offensive foul on a moving screen on Aaron Holiday that halted their momentum.
  Aft
  
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• JJ Redick: Inability To Rebound Was Difference In Lakers Loss To Rockets

  06-01-2025 18:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing better basketball lately but that was put to the test on Sunday night when they traveled to take on the Houston Rockets, one of the best teams in the West.
  Early on the Rockets appeared to be too much for the Lakers as they were dominating the offensive glass to take a 22-point lead. L.A. fought all the way back and made it close before ultimately coming up short and losing, 119-115.
  When assessing where the game was lose, Lakers head coach JJ Redick poin
  
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• LeBron James Expresses Excitement About Bryce James’ Commitment To Arizona

  06-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  No one has been able to say they have formed a father-son duo in the NBA until this season with LeBron James and Bronny James on the Los Angeles Lakers. While this felt like the cherry on top of LeBron’s illustrious career, his youngest son Bryce is now on the horizon of becoming an NBA player.
  With the Lakers star now being 40-years-old and in his 22nd league in the association, it’s crazy to think that he could also play with Bryce, but it’s definitely not something that can
  
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• Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Making ‘Real Progress’ For Return To Play

  06-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Although the Los Angeles Lakers have been playing some of their best basketball of the 2024-25 season, there’s room for improvement as players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood work their way back the court.
  Neither Vanderbilt nor Wood has been able to play this season yet due to injury, though the former has been sorely missed as a true versatile defender and energy provider. Vanderbilt is one of the Lakers’ best defenders on the roster and the team has been forced to rely o
  
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