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The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks and Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle soreness) is not on it, signaling he will return after a one-game absence. Luka Doncic (right ankle soreness) is questionable while Jaxson Hayes (right knee contusion) is out. Additionally, LeBron James (left groin strain), Rui Hachimura (left … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Questionable, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics met in primetime on Saturday night for one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the season for any team. The Lakers had won eight games in a row, 12 games against teams above .500 and had a 20-4 record in their previous 24 games. The Celtics were 13-3 in their last 16, and it was the first time in decades that both teams matched … [Read more...] about Lakers-Celtics Most Watched Non-Christmas NBA Regular Season Game In 7 Years

The Los Angeles Lakers have been arguably the best team in basketball over the last two months. Including Saturday night’s loss to the Boston Celtics, the Lakers have the best record in the league since Jan. 15 (20-5) with the No. 1 defense and the No. 3 net rating. LeBron James has been essential in this, as he carried the team through weeks without Anthony Davis or Luka … [Read more...] about LeBron James: Lakers Can Compete With Anyone, But Not At Celtics Level Yet

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. LeBron James (left groin strain) and Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle soreness) are out while Luka Doncic (back soreness) and Jaxson Hayes (right knee contusion) are questionable. Additionally, Rui Hachimura (left patella tendinopahy) and Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery) remain … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Dorian Finney-Smith Out, Luka Doncic & Jaxson Hayes Questionable Vs. Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that superstar LeBron James suffered a groin strain late in Saturday night’s loss to the Boston Celtics. He was not able to return after suffering the injury in the final minutes of the 111-101 defeat. In 35 minutes before suffering the injury, James had 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists on 11-of-23 shooting. He was the team’s only source … [Read more...] about LeBron James Leaves Lakers’ Loss To Celtics Late With Groin Strain