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LeBron James Excited About Where Lakers Are After Brutal Start to Season

The Lakers star is happy with how the team finished the year as Los Angeles prepares for a playoff run.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2023

NBA: Brooklyn Nets confirm spot in playoffs, Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers stay in hunt

Picture in the Eastern Conference became clearer on Friday after the Brooklyn Nets confirmed a spot for themselves in the NBA playoffs with a 101-84 victory over Orlando Magic to clinch the sixth seeding.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2023

Lakers player grades: L.A. wins 42nd game despite lackluster play

The Lakers didn't exactly play up to their standards on Friday, but they still mustered a double-digit win over a depleted Suns squad.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023

Kenny Smith: The Lakers are a sleeper team in the Western Conference

Kenny Smith says no one should count out the Lakers, even after their disappointing loss to the Clippers on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

Charles Barkley: LeBron James ranks behind Kobe Bryant

Despite all his accomplishments, LeBron still hasn't surpassed Kobe Bryant according to NBA on TNT personality Charles Barkley.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

LeBron James reflects on "toughest game of the year" as play-off hopes dashed

The Los Angeles bragging rights went to the Clippers on Wednesday night as they wounded their rivals in the process, with LeBron James claiming it's their "toughest" game yet

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Bill Plaschke: Wilting loss reveals a stark reality for Lakers. They're not a championship team.

LOS ANGELES — After the fireworks smoke had cleared and the giddy shrieking had quieted and every T-shirt had been shot into hungry and sweaty arms, a cluttered Crypto.com Arena was left with a stark and solitary truth.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

LeBron Blames Schedule After Lakers’ Tough Loss to Clippers Wednesday

Los Angeles lost to its crosstown rival just a day after an overtime win over the Jazz in Utah.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023

Lakers playoff picture: Scenarios, potential first-round matchups

Breaking down the Los Angeles Lakers' remaining schedule and potential playoff matchups.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023

The Clippers Proved They Can Win Without Star Power

LA showed off its wide array of weapons in a big win over the Lakers in front of a sold-out crowd.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023