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J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 25

Lakers' JJ Redick Reveals Why Game 2 Film Shocked Him

JJ Redick has been a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers have become a contender for the NBA title. His ability to make adjustments and fix the Lakers' defense once they traded Anthony Davis was remarkable.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 25

Watch: Nico Harrison Makes Stunning Admission About Luka Doncic

More than two months after the shocking trade that saw the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, it still doesn’t feel real that it happened.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 25

Rob Pelinka Praises Luka Doncic’s Work Ethic Since Joining Lakers

Luka Doncic has been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for almost three months now, after general manager Rob Pelinka secured a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks to land the 26-year-old Slovenian superstar.

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LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / April 25

Reggie Miller Claims Old NBA Players Are Jealous Of LeBron James; Picks Michael Jordan As The GOAT

Reggie Miller is one of the few NBA veterans who have had the opportunity to play with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Even if Miller only played

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / April 25

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 38 Points To Push Jazz To Brink Of Elimination In 2009 NBA Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had a countless number of spotlight-stealing moments but they always seemed to matter a bit more when they happened in the playoffs.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Timberwolves vs Lakers Best Bets For Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied up 1-1 in one of the best first round series of the playoffs so far. The Timberwolves shocked the Lakers and took Game 1 emphatically, but LA redeemed themselves in Game 2 with a defensively dominant win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Reporter makes LeBron, AD, Luka Lakers jersey retirement prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Many basketball legends have donned the purple and gold and seen their names go up in the Crypto.com Arena rafters.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / April 25

‘Has to stop’… What Luka Doncic did was screwing up LA Lakers offense, ‘people around the team’ agree, claims Chris Mannix

Luka Doncic loves to mess with Rudy Gobert – but is he making it a mistake by making it his focus? Game 2 of their match-up saw the LA Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to tie the series at 1-1, but it was not a pleasant or easy game to watch.

Austin Reaves News / Hardwood Heroics / April 25

Los Angeles Lakers: Austin Reaves Credited the Team’s Physicality in Game 2 Vs. the Wolves

The Los Angeles Lakers captured a 94-85 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers took advantage of the difficult shooting night for the Wolves and were aggressive on both ends of the floor.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Lakers rumors: Does LeBron James have a career ‘master plan’?

Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James is currently in an unprecedented season in that he is in year 22 of his NBA career. The only other player in NBA history to have played a 22nd season was Vince Carter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 24

Luka Dončić expects a loud crowd from Wolves fans in Game 3

The Lakers will hit the road for the first time in the NBA Playoffs as they take on the Wolves in Minnesota for Game 3 in an atmosphere Luka Dončić expects to be a loud one.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / April 24

Dwyane Wade calls out Lakers superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic, ‘I don’t like that’

One of LeBron James’ best ever former teammates wants to see a little more. Before they have even achieved anything, there has been debate over whether Luka Doncic is LeBron James‘ best ever teammate.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 24

Regardless of style, Lakers, Timberwolves know Game 3 is critical

If you ask Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick, no two playoff games are the same. One might be a low-scoring, physical affair. The next might be a shootout.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / April 24

Rachel Nichols on LeBron James making ‘multi-year’ adjustment ‘in a day’, it’s the first time in his 22 years in the NBA

LeBron James has yet to put up a big statement offensive game in the NBA Playoffs, leaving the big splashes to Luka Doncic. The LA Lakers were forced into an immediate mid-season pivot with their dramatic trade for Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Timberwolves Announce Injury Update for Game 3 vs. Lakers

The Lakers will head into Game 3 in Minnesota needing to come up with a win to get homecourt advantage back after the team was knocked back in Game 1 before rebounding with a tough defensive win in Game 2 at Crypto.com Arena.

Rob Pelinka News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24

Rob Pelinka Finally Breaks Silence on New Role With Lakers

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers general manager and team vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka received some good news during L.A.'s ongoing first round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24

LeBron James Believes Lakers Responded Well To JJ Redick’s Third Quarter Tirade

The Los Angeles Lakers turned things around in Game 2 with a much better overall performance and now will head to Minnesota with their first-round playoff series tied at 1-1.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 24

Austin Reaves Trusting His Work After Tough Shooting In Games 1 & 2

The Los Angeles Lakers have not yet seen the best version of Austin Reaves through two games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. He scored 16 points in both games, but did so on 5-for-13 shooting from the field with only three assists in Game 1 and shot 0-for-6 from three with five assists in Game 2.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24

Predicting Remainder of Lakers vs Timberwolves Playoff Series

The Los Angeles Lakers are locked in a tough series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's a 1-1 tie after Minnesota was able to take home-court advantage.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 24

JJ Redick Announces Rui Hachimura Injury News for Game 3

The NBA Playoffs are well underway as every first-round series is at least two games deep. For the Los Angeles Lakers, they used Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves to even out the series 1-1 before heading on the road for Game 3 and Game 4.

Nic Claxton News / Hoops Wire / April 24

‘Bold’ NBA Trade Idea Sends Nic Claxton To Lakers

One NBA analyst proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24

All-Star Guard Calls Out Lakers' LeBron James for Old Man Move

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has seen and been through it all in the NBA. James is in his 22nd season in the NBA, and no matter what happens this season, he will likely enter his 23rd season next season. If that happens, James will enter his age-41 season after completing his age-40 season.