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Injuries affect every NBA team, some more than others, but it unfortunately struck the Los Angeles Lakers at a bad time with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura recently missing extended time. Both James and Hachimura have returned in time to ramp up for the playoffs, although since becoming whole once again, L.A. has struggled on both sides of the ball, resulting in a 2-2 road … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura Enjoying ‘Wide Open’ Shots Created By Lakers’ Stars

It’s been almost two months and it’s still hard to believes the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis. While Davis was believed the be the person to usher in the new era of Lakers basketball after the retirement of LeBron James, acquiring a 26-year-old superstar in Doncic was not something the … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis: Relationship With LeBron James Hasn’t Changed Since Trade From Lakers

LeBron James snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ losing streak with a game-winning tip-in against the Indiana Pacers, giving the team something to finally celebrate amidst this rough patch. James has been working himself back into game shape after missing time with a groin injury, and he continued to look good physically when the Lakers took on the Chicago Bulls. Los Angeles had … [Read more...] about LeBron James Breaks Down Final Minute Of Lakers’ Loss To Bulls Including ‘Horrible’ Turnover

Wednesday night’s win over the Indiana Pacers was an interesting game for LeBron James. He had 10 points, including the buzzer-beating game-winner, in the fourth quarter alone. He provided huge plays when the Los Angeles Lakers needed them offensively. But he did’t make his first field goal until the fourth quarter started. He had just three points on zero field goals made … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Speaks About Ability To Impact Games Without Scoring

The ongoing beef between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN talk show host Stephen A. Smith has been one of the prevalent storylines of this NBA season. It began when Smith on First Take pleaded with James “as a father” to stop allowing the Bronny James experiment in L.A. to continue after the rookie posted a difficult outing against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was … [Read more...] about LeBron James: Stephen A. Smith Has Been On Taylor Swift Tour Run But Missed Point Of Confrontation