Lakers

22 February 2025

• With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland

  LeBron James finished with 40 points and Austin Reaves scored 32 as the Lakers halted a two-game skid with a 110-102 road win over the Trail Blazers.

• Hernández: The Lakers are struggling. Can JJ Redick help them find their footing?

  Coaching can make up for shortcomings in personnel, and that places a considerable burden on the Lakers' JJ Redick, whose job description was radically changed late in his rookie season.

• Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half

  Luka Doncic made just five of 18 shots as the Lakers fell to the Hornets, who are one of the league's worst teams.

• LeBron James questionable to play Wednesday, Luka Doncic to see minutes increase

  The Lakers return to play Wednesday night at home against Charlotte and one star is questionable while the other is ramping up his playing time.

• Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

  Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

• NBA All-Star Game format change a move toward relevancy or just another gimmick?

  The NBA has tried a variety of ways to increase competition and fan interest in the All-Star Game, but is the latest format change a step in the right direction?

• LeBron James won't play in NBA All-Star Game, ending his 20-year streak

  Soreness in a foot and ankle force him to miss the midseason classic. He hopes to be ready when the regular season resumes on Wednesday.

• Adam Silver says Hornets haven't filed a formal protest over rescinded Lakers trade

  NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the Charlotte Hornets haven't filed a formal protest over the Lakers rescinding the Mark Williams trade.

• Dalton Knecht's bizarre season takes another twist: All-Star showdown vs. LeBron is next

  It's been quite a season for Dalton Knecht, but despite being part of a rescinded Lakers trade to Charlotte, the rookie is excited to be at the NBA All-Star Game.

• NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What's new?

  The 74th NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco this weekend is more than a game, it's a mini-tournament with four teams. Here's what you need to know.