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The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’ On Mark Williams’ Physical

LeBron James was non-committal when asked about his future plans following the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 elimination by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. James has typically been cryptic at this point in the season throughout his career and is expected to continue playing in the NBA at the age of 40. "There's no expectation for LeBron James to retire," said Shams … [Read more...] about LeBron James Not Expected To Retire

Maxi Kleber is available for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, according to JJ Redick. Kleber hasn't played since suffering a broken foot on January 25. Kleber averaged 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds for the Mavs this season. … [Read more...] about Maxi Kleber Available For Game 5

Luka Doncic is "feeling much better" ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Luka Doncic is rested. He's feeling much better. And outside of a team meeting and individual treatment, I'm told Luka Doncic spent all of Saturday sleeping in his bed, which is something he could not do on Thursday and Friday … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic ‘Feeling Much Better’ Ahead Of Game 4

JJ Redick made a bold strategic decision in Sunday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping his starting lineup of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Dorian Finney-Smith on the floor for the entire second half. Despite entering the fourth quarter with a 10-point advantage, the Lakers ultimately lost as fatigue appeared to set in during the … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Plays Starting Five Entire Second Half In Game 4 Loss To Wolves