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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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• Lakers Vs. Rockets Preview: Road Test Against No. 2 Seed In Western Conference

  05-01-2025 21:33 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road for a quick two-game trip in Texas and first up is the streaking Houston Rockets.
  Houston is currently the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference at 22-12 as head coach Ime Udoka leads an elite defense. The Rockets are coming off a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics at home though, so expect a team looking to bounce back.
  L.A. is coming off a dominant win against the Atlanta Hawks, 119-102, granted it was not pretty. However, getting wins any way possible is
  
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• LeBron James: Lakers Are ‘Holding Themselves Accountable’ In Recent Improvement

  05-01-2025 20:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be turning things around this season. They have won seven of their last nine games, have made a trade to build a more balanced roster, and have continued to get stellar play from their superstars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis.Over the last nine games, the Lakers have the seventh-best offense in the NBA and the 10th-best defense. They are one of only four teams to be in the top 10 of both during this stretch, with the other three being the teams with the three
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Belief Is Jazz Won’t Deal Walker Kessler Ahead Of Trade Deadline

  05-01-2025 19:36 via lakersnation.com
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers opted to trade for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets, the expectation was this deal would be a precursor to more moves. One highly anticipated target is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, who is on a rookie contract and would fit perfectly in L.A.
  For several months now, the Lakers’ frontcourt depth has been lacking, with Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood all missing time. Outside of Anthony Davis, head coach JJ Redick ha
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Not Concerned About Hard Times Because ‘I’m Already Dead’

  05-01-2025 19:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  It has been a fascinating rollercoaster for head coach JJ Redick in his first season at the helm of an NBA franchise with the Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. is 20-14, a better record than they had through 34 games last season, but it has been filled with significant highs and lows.
  The Lakers have had a six-game win streak and they are currently 7-2 in their last nine games with a trade that certainly improves the roster. Redick has also gone through a 1-4 stretch and a 2-7 stretch, giving L.A. greate
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Desire To Acquire Speed & Athleticism Over A Center

  05-01-2025 18:22 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers had very clear needs throughout the entire last offseason and when the 2024-25 season began. They needed another big man that could both play with Anthony Davis and back him up, and they needed more wing depth. The latter was especially true with Jarred Vanderbilt having such an uncertain status.General manager Rob Pelinka said he would need about 30 games to truly evaluate what the team needs most, but many of the rumors suggested it would be a big man like Jonas Valanciu
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Motivation To Continue Playing

  05-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  In his 22nd NBA season, and having just turned 40 years old, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to defy all matters of how good a player can be at this stage of his career. More proof of that came on Friday night as he passed Michael Jordan for most career 30-point games in the Lakers’ win over the Atlanta Hawks.
  It wasn’t that long ago that many were questioning if LeBron was finally hitting his decline, but he has quickly turned that around and the Lakers are benef
  
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• Austin Reaves Talks About Lakers’ Growth As Of Late

  05-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Since being hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has experimented plenty with lineups and rotations. Notably, he recently put Austin Reaves as the main ball-handler, taking on more point guard responsibilities.
  Thankfully, Max Christie found himself once again as a much-needed 3-and-D presence to relieve defensive pressure off Reaves. Then, Rui Hachimura is a bigger body that can occasionally give L.A. extra opportunities and be a worthy fourth-scoring option.
  However, with D
  
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• Austin Reaves Discusses Lakers’ Growth As Of Late

  05-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Since being hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has experimented plenty with lineups and rotations. Notably, he recently put Austin Reaves as the main ball-handler, taking on more point guard responsibilities.
  Thankfully, Max Christie found himself once again as a much-needed 3-and-D presence to relieve defensive pressure off Reaves. Then, Rui Hachimura is a bigger body that can occasionally give L.A. extra opportunities and be a worthy fourth-scoring option.
  However, with D
  
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• Dorian Finney-Smith Still Adjusting But Believes Lakers Can Be Top Team

  05-01-2025 00:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The addition of Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers is a big win as he gives the team a defensive-minded wing who can knock down open shots. He is an ideal fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but as is the case with any midseason trade, there is an adjustment process.
  So far, Finney-Smith is averaging just 4.3 points on 33.3% shooting in his three games with the Lakers and has also had a couple of issues on defense as he learns the coverages and communication. But even as he
  
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• Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom Award

  04-01-2025 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidental Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony on Saturday at the White House.
  Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. The recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” the White Ho
  
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• JJ Redick Pleased With Lakers’ Second Half Improvements After Lack Of Game Plan Discipline Vs. Hawks

  04-01-2025 21:19 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers put forth another strong defensive effort against one of the better offensive teams in the NBA, holding the Atlanta Hawks 16 points below their season average in their win. Head coach JJ Redick really got into his team at halftime and it paid off as the Lakers held the Hawks to just 45 points on 36.4% shooting in the second half.
  Redick wasn’t happy with the defensive discipline of the Lakers in the first half, even noting some rough moments from Dorian Finney-Smith.
  
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• Anthony Davis Pokes Fun At LeBron James After Passing Michael Jordan For Most 30-Point Games

  04-01-2025 20:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  Friday night featured another historic moment for LeBron James as he surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Atlanta Hawks. After knocking down an absurd turnaround fadeaway jumper to eclipse 30 points, James continues to reach uncharted territories in his career.
  Coming off a 38-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers the night before, it would have been easy for the four-time champion to phone it in with Ant
  
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• Anthony Davis: Lakers Figuring Out Each Other’s Tendencies

  04-01-2025 20:33 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull away from the Atlanta Hawks in the second half of their victory on Friday night, particularly in the fourth quarter when they held their opponents to just 16 points. Defense has been the calling card of this team over the past few weeks and of course, Anthony Davis is the team’s leader on that end of the court.
  Davis was dominant once again despite a rough shooting night offensively. Even still, the big man finished with 18 point, 19 rebounds, three
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Reacts To Passing Michael Jordan For Most 30-Point Games

  04-01-2025 19:42 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James made more history in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. LeBron led the way with 30 points to go along with eight assists in the 17-point victory and in doing so, surpassed Michael Jordan for the most career 30-point games in NBA history.
  Anytime a player is able to pass Jordan on any sort of scoring list it is a true accomplishment and while LeBron admitted this wasn’t something he ever sought out, the Lakers superstar was still humbled a
  
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• Lakers News: Nets’ Sean Marks Commends Rob Pelinka For Getting Dorian Finney-Smith Trade Done

  04-01-2025 17:12 via lakersnation.com
  
  After two years of inactivity, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka faced mountains of scrutiny due to not improving the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
  However, Pelinka finally ended the drought by trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, which brought in a much-needed 3-and-D wing to rebalance the roster for the time being.
  Leading up to this transaction, reports said that the Memphis Grizzlies were seemingly going to trade for Finney-Smit
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Doesn’t Care About Charles Barkley’s Criticism

  04-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  JJ Redick has done a solid job in his first year as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach so far, leading them to a winning record and in playoff contention through the first third of the 2024-25 season.
  Redick has found ways to effectively communicate with his players and they’ve in turn responded on the floor. Prior to becoming the Lakers’ head coach, Redick hosted his own podcast and served as an analyst on ESPN where he took opportunities to have honest conversations about the
  
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• Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Makes History In Win Against Hawks

  04-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed their recent homestand, collecting wins over the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers to put themselves in a position to climb up the standings.
  The Lakers hosted the Atlanta Hawks before hitting the road again and it presented an opportunity to avenge their loss earlier this season. Previously, Atlanta beat Los Angeles after Trae Young nailed a 3-pointer in overtime so the latter had extra motivation to pull out a win.
  The Lakers didn’t mess arou
  
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• Recap: LeBron James Passes Michael Jordan For Most 30-Point Games As Lakers Beat Hawks

  04-01-2025 06:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night, hosting the Atlanta Hawks in the second night of a back-to-back.
  The Lakers got Anthony Davis back in the lineup after a one-game absence and were looking to avenge their loss in Atlanta a few weeks ago. Ultimately, they were able to do exactly that, coming away with a 119-102 victory to stay undefeated in 2025 and improve their record to 20-14.
  Davis did not miss a beat as he began the game with a dunk before an Austin Reaves bucket pu
  
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• Hawks Vs. Lakers Preview: Anthony Davis Returns As L.A. Looks For Revenge

  03-01-2025 23:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off 2025 on a high note, earning a win over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Anthony Davis being out of the lineup.
  They now look to keep things going when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in the second night of a back-to-back.
  L.A. is looking for revenge in this game after losing to the Hawks in Atlanta in an overtime thriller a few weeks ago. Trae Young hit a big game-winning 3-pointer to secure the victory for his team.
  The Lakers look much different this
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Max Christie’s Growth This Season

  03-01-2025 22:19 via lakersnation.com
  
  With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James knew he would have to step up in the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. James finished with 38 points and eight assists, but what was less expected was the contribution of Max Christie.
  The third-year guard finished with a career-high 28 points to go along with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in the Lakers’ eight point win. It was undoubtedly the high point for Christie after a slow start to the s
  
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• Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes ‘Felt Good’ In First Game Back From Ankle Sprain

  03-01-2025 21:39 via lakersnation.com
  
  While the Los Angeles Lakers were without Anthony Davis in their victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, they did welcome back another big man in Jaxson Hayes. The high-energy center had been out for more than a month due to an ankle sprain that was re-aggravated and was inserted into the starting lineup in his first game back.
  Hayes finished with four points and six rebounds while playing just 18 minutes as he still is regaining his conditioning. But overall, the center felt good in his return
  
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• Lakers Video: Charles Barkley Responds To JJ Redick Calling Out Media For Criticizing NBA

  03-01-2025 20:41 via lakersnation.com
  
  A couple weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about the state of the NBA today as there has been a lot of criticism over the on-court product. Redick pushed back against many of the critiques, expressing his belief that teams are not all doing the same things along with the idea that the increase in 3-pointers is ruining the game.
  Redick also called out the media as a whole for the constant criticisms, especially as it pertains to dwindling ratings. The Lakers coach feels tha
  
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• Lakers News: Max Christie Talks About Career Scoring Night

  03-01-2025 19:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  Max Christie turned in a career night for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with a career-high 28 points in the 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was the latest in a string of strong performances from the third-year guard who is settling in nicely as a starter.
  Christie is really coming into his own as a starter and this game was proof of what he is capable of and the potential the Lakers have long seen in him. As for why he was able to
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Ties Michael Jordan For Most 30-Point Games In NBA History

  03-01-2025 19:16 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers started off the new year on a high note with a 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers as LeBron James led the way in Anthony Davis’ absence.
  In just his second game as a 40-year-old, James had 38 points, three rebounds and eight assists on 15-of-25 from the field and 7-of-10 from deep. It marked the 562nd time that LeBron scored at least 30 points in a regular season game, which ties Michael Jordan for the most all-time.
  After the game, James discussed how he co
  
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• JJ Redick Reveals New Year’s Resolution For Lakers

  03-01-2025 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers finally made their first trade of the 2024-25 season, swapping out D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second round picks for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to give JJ Redick’s team some defensive toughness and 3-point shooting.
  Finney-Smith was a hot commodity in the trade market, with the Memphis Grizzlies reportedly getting close to completing a deal before the Lakers offered enough to convince the Brooklyn Nets to send him to Los Angeles. The Ne
  
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Listed As Potential Landing Spot For Kings’ De’Aaron Fox

  03-01-2025 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Throughout the 2024-25 season, the expectation around the league was that the Los Angeles Lakers would execute at least one trade to improve their roster.
  The Lakers finally made their first most, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second round picks. However, Los Angeles is reportedly not done dealing as they are reportedly still interested in flipping Gabe Vincent and more second round picks to the Washington Wizards f
  
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• Lakers Highlights: Max Christie Drops Career-High In Win Against Trail Blazers

  03-01-2025 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers lost their last game of 2024 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they had an excellent opportunity to open 2025 with a win when they hosted the struggling Portland Trail Blazers.
  The Blazers have been one of the worst teams in the league during the 2024-25 season and the Lakers entered the night as huge favorites to win despite Anthony Davis missing the game. Davis has dominated the matchup against Portland previously, so his absence at least left room for some doubt that Los
  
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• Recap: LeBron James & Max Christie Lead Lakers To Win Over Trail Blazers

  03-01-2025 06:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  After ending 2024 on a low note, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back on track when they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers to kick off 2025.
  The Lakers were without Anthony Davis and Gabe Vincent, among others, but they still were able to take of business against the hapless Trail Blazers, earning a 114-106 win to improve to 19-14 on the season.
  Jaxson Hayes got the start in Davis’ place, returning from his own lengthy absence due to an ankle sprain. He got the scoring started with a
  
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• Trail Blazers Vs. Lakers Preview: Anthony Davis & Gabe Vincent Out In First Game Of 2025

  03-01-2025 02:17 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers ended 2024 with a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, they look to bounce back and start 2025 with a victory as they host the Portland Trail Blazers. The two teams met just under a month ago with the Lakers holding on for a win despite being without LeBron James and Austin Reaves as Anthony Davis led the way.
  Davis was dominant on both ends of the court in that victory, but unfortunately he has been ruled out of this game with a left ankle sprain. Gabe Vincent is also mi
  
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