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• NBA Trade Rumors: Why Nets Preferred Lakers’ Offer For Dorian Finney-Smith Over Grizzlies’

  02-01-2025 11:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office pulled off a big trade over the weekend, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks.
  Before the Lakers swooped in, it was believed that the Nets were nearing a deal to send Finney-Smith to the Memphis Grizzlies, who were even offering a first-round pick. However, the protections that would have been on that pick, along with some other things, led B
  
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• Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Has ‘No Regrets’ About Trading Luka Doncic To Lakers

  15-04-2025 20:34 via lakersnation.com
  
  Months later, and it still doesn’t feel real that Luka Doncic is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
  Doncic was traded to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal that no one saw coming and the reaction was lopsided depending which fanbase someone belonged to. The Dallas Mavericks fans have been in an uproar since the trade, while Lakers fans have been overjoyed to have someone like Doncic to lead the franchise.
  During his first back to Dallas, Doncic was showered with cheers which Dorian Finney-S
  
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• Lakers’ LeBron James & Luka Doncic Among Most Viewed NBA Players On Social Media During 2024-25 Season

  15-04-2025 20:01 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular franchises in all of sports. The team regularly brings in some of the highest TV ratings and with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, two of the biggest superstars in the NBA, at the forefront it’s easy to see why.
  James has been one of the NBA’s most popular players for the last two decades and Doncic is an international superstar who quickly showed himself to be must-see viewing any time he’s on the court. The popularity of the Lak
  
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• Lakers Video: LeBron James Gives Flowers To Steve Nash & Mike D’Antoni For Revolutionizing Game

  15-04-2025 19:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Back when Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was just getting his career going in Cleveland in the mid-2000s, Steve Nash and Mike D’Antoni were making the Phoenix Suns the NBA’s most exciting team. D’Antoni came over to Phoenix from Italy with a new, innovative offense and Nash was the perfect point guard to run it, immediately turning the Suns into a championship contender and winning back-to-back MVPs in 2005 and 2006.
  The Suns’ style of play was unheard of at th
  
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• Lakers News: Phil Handy Saw Austin Reaves’ Potential Before Rookie Season

  15-04-2025 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Austin Reaves has gotten better every season since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent, but he’s reached star status during the 2024-25 campaign.
  Reaves has become a legitimate third option on a title contender alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and has every reason to feel confident in the Lakers’ championship odds.It’s almost unprecedented for an undrafted player like Reaves to rise to this level, but he’s proved all his doubters wrong an
  
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• Rui Hachimura Happy Lakers Avoided Play-In Tournament

  15-04-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the best teams in the NBA after the trade deadline, going on a run to secure the third seed in the Western Conference and setting up a first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  The Lakers are considered the favorites to advance to the next round, though it would be foolish to overlook a Timberwolves team that is coming off a Western Conference Finals the previous year. Minnesota has all the ingredients to upset Los Angeles, though the latter has t
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Gives Bronny James A+ Grade For Rookie Season

  15-04-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Bronny James might’ve been the most talked about second-round pick in NBA history this past season as outside critics and pundits jumped at the chance to tear the rookie down.
  The Los Angeles Lakers took Bronny knowing fully well that there would be noise from people outside the building because the prevailing thought was he was drafted solely because LeBron James is his dad. It was unnecessary and unwarranted vitriol for someone like Bronny to endure given he hadn’t done anything ot
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Details Pregame Routine

  14-04-2025 21:27 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive season and fifth time since LeBron James joined the team after clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
  Despite being 40 years old, James has shown no signs of slowing down and continues to play at an extremely high level for the Lakers.
  Part of that has to do with the four-time NBA champion’s preparation before games, which consists of workouts, recovery time and a nutritious meal.
  During an a
  
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• JJ Redick: Lakers Will Rely On Luka Doncic To Prepare For Playoff Series Against Timberwolves

  14-04-2025 20:27 via lakersnation.com
  
  In his first year as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, JJ Redick surpassed all preseason expectations as he led the team to a 50-win season and the third seed in the Western Conference.
  It’s an impressive feat for Redick given his previous lack of head coaching experience and Rui Hachimura revealed that he set a goal to win 50 games in the regular season. It was a lofty bar for Redick to climb, but it became even more of a challenge once injuries and changes to the roster occurred.
  
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• Lakers News: Luka Doncic Leads NBA In Jersey Sales; LeBron James Ranks Third

  14-04-2025 19:37 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic transformed the Los Angeles Lakers from a solid playoff team into a legitimate title contender and the team should feel confident about their chances as the 2025 NBA Playoffs kick off later this week.
  The Lakers secured the No. 3 seed and will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, an opponent that Doncic is familiar with as he just saw them in the Western Conference Finals last postseason. Doncic led the the Dallas Mavericks to a five-game victory and represented the
  
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• Lakers News: Bronny James Feels He Grew As Player & Person During Rookie Season

  14-04-2025 18:39 via lakersnation.com
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers spent a second round draft pick on Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, the selection was met with a lot of criticism.
  Many people felt Bronny wasn’t ready for the NBA after playing minimal minutes in his lone season at USC after suffering cardiac arrest.
  During his rookie season though, James proved a lot of those doubters wrong as he has made steady improvements to the point where a future in the NBA as a rotation player is a legitimate possibility.
  B
  
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• JJ Redick Maps Out How Lakers Will Prepare For Timberwolves Series

  14-04-2025 17:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The regular season has come and gone for the Los Angeles Lakers and they clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, which means a first round matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  JJ Redick’s first season as a head coach can unquestionably be considered a success, although he knows he will be judged by what happens in the playoffs.
  Redick was part of many postseason series’ as a player, but this will be his first as a head coach. So as far as having a week to prepare for a
  
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• Lakers News: Sasha Vujacic Compares Luka Doncic To Kobe Bryant

  14-04-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  When trading for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they had found their next superstar, hopefully for the next decade-plus.
  Obviously, the All-NBA guard needed time to adjust to his new situation and there was even an outside chance that Doncic may have not wanted to be in L.A. considering he didn’t ask to be traded. However, he looks to be settling in with the postseason looming and is ready to embrace the Lakers as his new home, moving on from his Dallas era.
  Now, the 26-year-old
  
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• JJ Redick: Timberwolves Are ‘Very Difficult’ Opponent For Lakers

  14-04-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  With the regular season wrapping up on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers now know they will be hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
  The Lakers clinched the third seed on Friday so were able to sit back and enjoy the madness across the league in the final game, which resulted in the Timberwolves landing the No. 6 seed.
  Lakers head coach JJ Redick stuck around after the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and gave his initial thoughts on the matchup with Minn
  
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• NBA Playoff Schedule & TV Info: Lakers’ First Round Series With Timberwolves

  14-04-2025 06:22 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2024-25 NBA season has come and gone and it was a successful one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they won 50 games for the first time since 2019-20. JJ Redick made that a goal at the start of the season, and they were able to make good on that.
  With them clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers will square off with the six-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, which should be a very intriguing matchup.
  That matchup was made possible because the L.A. Clippers b
  
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• LeBron James & Lakers To Face Anthony Edwards & Timberwolves In First Round Of 2025 NBA Playoffs

  14-04-2025 00:28 via lakersnation.com
  
  The regular season came to an end on Sunday afternoon, which meant the standings and first rounds matchups for the 2025 NBA Playoffs outside of the Play-In Tournament teams got locked in. The Los Angeles Lakers’ regular season finale didn’t have any implications on the standings, but some other results across the league affected their first round opponent.
  The Lakers had the luxury of resting their key players and paying attention to other games as they already locked up the No. 3 se
  
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• Recap: Lakers Fall To Trail Blazers In Meaningless Regular Season Finale

  13-04-2025 23:47 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for the final time in the regular season on Sunday afternoon, travel to square off with the Portland Trail Blazers.
  This game didn’t have any meaning for the Lakers as they already clinched a 50-win season and a the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Because of that, they understandably rested all of their keep players in order to avoid injury and rest up for the playoffs.
  With that being the case, the Trail Blazers took advantage and ended their se
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Expresses Appreciation For LeBron James

  13-04-2025 18:49 via lakersnation.com
  
  Arguably the most significant contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers winning 50 games was Austin Reaves, who took a massive leap as a secondary ball handler and scorer.
  Particularly in the second half of the season, Reaves played at an All-Star level, averaging over 23 points per game. In addition to having signature performances, putting up 30 or more points seven times even with Luka Doncic and LeBron James being on the floor for some of those, Reaves has also shown he can fit playing off the b
  
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• Lakers Video: LeBron James Congratulates Alex Ovechkin On Breaking NHL Goals Record

  13-04-2025 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  In his 22nd season in the NBA, it feels like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is breaking records every game. Being a productive player at age 40 through all the mileage he has accumulated is not easy, but James is doing just that.
  Despite being known for his unselfish play and ability to make plays for his teammates, James notably surpassedLakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to be the all-time scoring leader in 2023. That is a record that no one thought would be broken with Abdul-Jabbar sitti
  
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• Rui Hachimura: JJ Redick Accomplished Goal Of Winning 50 Games In First Season With Lakers

  13-04-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Not many rookie head coaches can say they went through the adversity JJ Redick did in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
  Navigating and managing all sorts of personalities is challenging for veteran coaches, but Redick managed to maintain a high level of buy-in from his players as a rookie. He dealt with different iterations of the roster and also had to overcome his house being burned down in the Palisades fire.Despite all of that, the former 15-year veteran was rewarded with a 50-wi
  
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• Luka Doncic Emphasizes It Will Take ‘Everyone’ For Lakers To Win Championship

  13-04-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  After a blowout win against the Houston Rockets, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have clinched the third seed in the Western Conference and now await the postseason. By acquiring Doncic, expectations have skyrocketed as championship hopes are back in L.A.
  There have been hiccups along the way, but head coach JJ Redick continued to keep his players bought in. March and April have presented challenges in terms of high-caliber opponents, but the Lakers continued to pick up necessary wins to
  
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• Lakers Rule Out LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Others In Regular Season Finale Vs. Trail Blazers

  13-04-2025 02:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith have all been ruled out of the regular season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes, Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt are questionable while Jordan Goodwin is probable.
  This does not come as a surprise as the Lakers locked up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with their win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. As a result, they have n
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Reflects On First Season As Head Coach After Clinching No. 3 Seed

  12-04-2025 21:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  JJ Redick is one game away from completing his first regular season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers — his first coaching job — and has many things to be proud of. His Lakers won 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 season and will host a home Game 1 in Los Angeles for the first time since 2012.Of course, Redick is not going to be satisfied with those accomplishments. He has shown on several occasions this season that he is always going to be in pursuit of the nex
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Congratulates JJ Redick On 50-Win Season & NBA Playoffs

  12-04-2025 20:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  It was hard to know what to expect of the Los Angeles Lakers when they made no offseason changes except for the hire of new head coach JJ Redick. Given that he was a first-time coach who’s previous job was hosting a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James, many were skeptical of what Redick might be able to do as a head coach.The early results are better than just about anyone could have expected. Redick guided the Lakers through a tumultuous year full of ups and down — including wildf
  
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• Luka Doncic Looking Forward To Rest & Home Court Advantage After Lakers Clinch No. 3 Seed

  12-04-2025 19:04 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have a full week of rest ahead of the NBA Playoffs. On Friday night, with a win over the Houston Rockets, they clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. That gives them the full week off and guaranteed home court advantage in the first round, although their first-round opponent is still yet to be determined before games on Sunday.Landing the No. 3 seed is huge for both Doncic personally and the entire Lakers franchise. For L.A., it means they will
  
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• Austin Reaves Believes Lakers Can Win Championship

  12-04-2025 17:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an unfamiliar situation after defeating the Houston Rockets on Friday night. For the first time since 2012, they’ll host a home Game 1 in Los Angeles, as they secured the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and will have home court advantage in at least the first round of the NBA Playoffs.They accomplished this behind their superstar duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James with a steady diet of Austin Reaves cementing himself as one of the best third option
  
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• Western Conference Standings Update & Who Lakers May Face In First Round Of 2025 NBA Playoffs

  12-04-2025 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2024-25 season is finally coming to a close and the Los Angeles Lakers should feel proud of themselves as they overcame several obstacles throughout the year to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
  The Lakers blew out a shorthanded Houston Rockets team 140-109 to secure their seeding in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Los Angeles will finish the season with at least 50 wins and home-court advantage, though they won’t know their first-round opponent until Sunday’s games have co
  
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• Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Is ‘Fine’ After Appearing To Tweak Groin Against Rockets

  12-04-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James clinched a spot in the playoffs after their emotionally-charged win against the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week, but entered their Friday night matchup against the Houston Rockets with a chance to secure the third seed.
  Unlike the Lakers, the Rockets had no reason to play their regulars after wrapping up the second seed and they understandably sat most of them. Meanwhile, Los Angeles rolled out their entire rotation including James was deemed probable f
  
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• Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Stays Hot Offensively In Win Against Shorthanded Rockets

  12-04-2025 11:09 via lakersnation.com
  
  After beating the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers entered their Friday night matchup against the Houston Rockets with plenty to play for as a a victory would secure the third seed in the Western Conference.
  The Rockets clinched the second seed prior to the game, so the team opted to rest most of its regulars to get extra rest in before the start of the postseason. Meanwhile, the Lakers played their normal rotation to help ensure they wrapped up their seeding before t
  
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• Lakers Beat Rocket To Clinch No. 3 Seed In Western Conference Playoffs

  12-04-2025 06:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Friday night in their regular season home finale. This game held significant importance as with a with, the Lakers would clinch the third seed in a loaded Western Conference playoff field.
  The Rockets had already clinched the 2-seed so decided to rest all of their key players in this one. As a result, the Lakers earned a 140-109 victory to secure the 3-seed and their first 50-win season since 2020.
  Houston made back-to-back triples to start the
  
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