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Report reveals timeline for LeBron James’ return from injury

Report reveals timeline for LeBron James’ return from injury

LeBron James took a big step in his recovery process following the groin strain he suffered earlier this month. James hurt his groin in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ March 8 game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 16

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 107-96 win over the Suns, The first game back home after a road trip is about as textbook a trap game as they come in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 16
Austin Reaves' Strong Luka Doncic Message After Suns Game

Austin Reaves' Strong Luka Doncic Message After Suns Game

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers won 107-96 Sunday against the Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles to snap a four-game losing streak. LA was led by five-time All-Star Luka Doncic who supplied 33 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists against his former Western Conference Semifinals foe.

J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / March 16
JJ Redick's Strong Message After Lakers End Four-Game Losing Streak

JJ Redick's Strong Message After Lakers End Four-Game Losing Streak

Rookie head coach JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers ended their four-game losing streak by winning 107-96 on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Luka Doncic got called for very rare violation during game

Luka Doncic got called for very rare violation during game

Luka Doncic got victimized by the letter of the law over the weekend. During Sunday’s game vs. the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic was whistled for a rare violation.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / March 16
Luka Doncic powers Lakers past Suns

Luka Doncic powers Lakers past Suns

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 107-96 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 16
Luka Doncic returns to lineup to lift Lakers, sink Suns

Luka Doncic returns to lineup to lift Lakers, sink Suns

Luka Doncic missed Friday's Los Angeles Lakers loss with a sore ankle. But he couldn't resist returning Sunday to thwart Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns' underwhelming season continues in loss to Lakers
LeBron James expected to miss at least another week
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Bronny James News / Bleacher Report / March 16
Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 16

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves help Lakers snap losing streak with win over Suns

The Lakers returned both to Los Angeles and to the win column as Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves led the way in a victory over the Suns. Luka Dončić brought

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 16
Luka Doncic & Lakers Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Suns

Luka Doncic & Lakers Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home from an unsuccessful road trip in which they lost all four games while being undermanned. They looked to snap their four-game losing streak against the Phoenix Suns, who are trying to climb into the Play-In Tournament.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / March 16
LeBron James expected to miss at least another week

LeBron James expected to miss at least another week

Los Angeles has struggled without James available in the past week.

Lakers' injury woes come during tough stretch of games
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Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / March 15
3 ways JJ Redick can use lessons from Nuggets loss to steer Lakers to wins in LeBron James’ absence

3 ways JJ Redick can use lessons from Nuggets loss to steer Lakers to wins in LeBron James’ absence

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost four straight games after a stellar stretch that started in January. Now with LeBron James and a few others struggling with injuries, JJ Redick and his available players have a tough task to try and stem this stretch of losses.

Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / March 15
Lakers guard Austin Reaves sent a strong message to teammate Dalton Knecht before game against the Nuggets and Knecht listened

Lakers guard Austin Reaves sent a strong message to teammate Dalton Knecht before game against the Nuggets and Knecht listened

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves sent a strong message to teammate Dalton Knecht before playing the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.  And Knecht,

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 14
JJ Redick Announces Bronny James News on Friday Night

JJ Redick Announces Bronny James News on Friday Night

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough challenge heading into Friday night's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, having lost three games in a row and dealing with a rash of injuries on a back-to-back.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14
Lakers' injury woes come during tough stretch of games

Lakers' injury woes come during tough stretch of games

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing five games in the next seven days. It's not the best time for the injury bug to plague the team.

Notable update emerges on LeBron James’ groin injury
LeBron James' injury could cost Lakers their contender status 
Luka Doncic’s record-breaking form continues despite loss to Bucks
The best NBA players of all time from outside the U.S.
The '60-point scorers in the NBA' quiz
Alex Len News / Last Word On Sports / March 14
Reggie Miller Rips Lakers for Giving Alex Len Significant Minutes

Reggie Miller Rips Lakers for Giving Alex Len Significant Minutes

NBA Hall of Famer and one of the greatest three-point shooters of all time, Reggie Miller, has been on the TNT broadcast for two decades. Miller has not only a long but a successful broadcasting career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 14
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Lakers Land Star Center This Summer

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Lakers Land Star Center This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking for a center this offseason. It's by far the position that needs the most help on the roster. After trading away Anthony Davis, the Lakers have been without any rim protection.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 14
Dwyane Wade Calls Out Stephen A. Smith After LeBron James Incident

Dwyane Wade Calls Out Stephen A. Smith After LeBron James Incident

A growing conversation over the past week has centered around the incident that occurred after the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks matchup.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14
Former Lakers draft pick showcasing potential with dominant performances

Former Lakers draft pick showcasing potential with dominant performances

While he has yet to debut for the Sixers, Jalen Hood-Schifino has been making an impact in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats.

Rich Paul offers worrying update on LeBron James' groin injury
LeBron James' injury could cost Lakers their contender status 
76ers' Paul George weighing treatment options for injuries
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Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / March 14
Former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht reaches impressive NBA milestone

Former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht reaches impressive NBA milestone

Former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht reached an impressive NBA milestone on Thursday night with the Los Angeles Lakers.  Knecht, a first round selection

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14
Luka Doncic’s record-breaking form continues despite loss to Bucks

Luka Doncic’s record-breaking form continues despite loss to Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak on Thursday night, defeating a depleted Los Angeles Lakers squad, 126-106, despite a sensational performance from Luka Doncic.

LeBron James' injury could cost Lakers their contender status 
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