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Lakers Host Warriors In First Matchup With New Stars That Also Has Major Playoff Implications

Thanks to the longstanding rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have built up a bit of a distaste over the past couple of seasons.

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All Lakers Tiebreakers Situations Against Western Conference Contenders

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in the midst of an insanely Western Conference tight playoff race. While no one is catching the 64-12 Oklahoma City Thunder, winners of 11 straight, only 5.5 games separate the No.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Watch: JJ Redick Doesn’t Like What NBA Most Improved Player Award Has Become

The NBA Most Improved Player award has been one of the toughest to get a handle on over the last few seasons. Each of the last five years has seen a player make their first All-Star team and then win the award with four of those five being former top-10 picks.

Dalton Knecht News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Dalton Knecht Won March Madness Bet Over Jarred Vanderbilt & Anthony Davis

The NCAA March Madness Tournament always brings out some rivalries between NBA players thanks to their college allegiances. For Los Angeles Lakers rookie and Tennessee alum Dalton Knecht, that meant a lot of trash talking as his Volunteers took SEC rival Kentucky where teammate Jarred Vanderbilt and former teammate Anthony Davis attended.

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Jaxson Hayes Views Rest Of Season As ‘Opportunity’ For Himself

Coming into his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there wasn’t much expectation for Jaxson Hayes aside from being an energy big man off the bench.

Magic Johnson News / NBA Analysis Network / April 3

Magic Johnson ‘really excited’ about two LA Lakers bench players, they can inspire playoff run

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to make a run through the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and franchise legend Magic Johnson is excited about it. The Los Angeles Lakers currently occupy the No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

LeBron James and Steve Nash Break Down How Important Austin Reaves is to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the most dangerous offensive lineups in the entire NBA. They have three great scorers who can go off at any time. A lot of the attention is focused on LeBron James and Luka Doncic, which makes sense.

Maxi Kleber News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

Lakers Notes: Poor Playoff Predictions, Maxi Kleber Injury Update, More

With their victory over the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers have moved into third place in the Western Conference with a 46-29 record. This has them neck-and-neck with the Denver Nuggets, who are essentially tied with Los Angeles with a 47-30 record.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 3

NBA Legend Tracy McGrady Calls Out LeBron James' 1-on-1 Skills

Tracy McGrady was recently a guest on "The Makeshift Podcast" and the NBA legend called out Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' one-on-one skills. While McGrady praised LeBron's longevity, the Hall of Famer said The King wouldn't beat many players in a one-on-one game. "I think LeBron has been amazing for 22 freaking years," McGrady said.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Breaking Down Lakers Tiebreaker Scenarios For Western Conference Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a handful of games remaining in the regular season. That means that between now and April 13 — the final day of the regular season — all of the questions surrounding seeding and postseason matchups for the first round are going to be answered.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 3

JJ Redick criticizes NBA Most Improved Player Award, dismisses Austin Reaves’ chances

As the 2024-25 NBA regular season draws to a close, the race for the league’s end-of-season awards is intensifying. Lakers coach JJ Redick is not a fan of what one of those awards has become.

Lakers' Gabe Vincent making an impact after disastrous start to season

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Los Angeles Lakers Fans Celebrate After Moving To Third In The Western Conference

After their loss to the San Antonio Spurs tonight, the Denver Nuggets have fallen to fourth in the West at 47-30. Taking their place at third in the standings is the Los Angeles Lakers, who have already secured a spot in the NBA postseason.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

Mavericks' Anthony Davis exits game with another injury

Anthony Davis got injured in his first game with the Dallas Mavericks, and now he has gotten injured in his fifth game with the Dallas Mavericks as well.

Fan goes viral for chanting ‘Fire Nico’ right in Mavericks GM’s face

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The '10-block triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 2

Former NBA All-Star Says Lakers' LeBron James' Pickup Game Story With Michael Jordan Isn't True

NBA fans on the internet have a running tally of things that they think LeBron James has lied about. He tends to say things that don't make a lot of sense at the time when he says them.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Lakers’ Luka Doncic makes ‘terrible’ injury admission

Lakers’ Luka Doncic admits injury felt ‘terrible’ ahead of Thursday's Warriors clash

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets by a final score of 104-98 on Monday night. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds.

LeBron James Explains What Makes Luka Doncic So Special

LeBron James, Luka Doncic recreate iconic basketball photo

Lakers HC JJ Redick Committed to a Long Future in LA

Lakers role players continue to feast off Big Three's gravity

Lakers' Gabe Vincent making an impact after disastrous start to season

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 1