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Yes and No: 2 things to like (and 2 to not) about the Lakers this week

From Anthony Davis’ decline in usage to Austin Reaves’ penchant for earning trips to the foul line, there’s a lot to discuss about the last week of Lakers basketball.

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Report: Lakers have ‘strong’ interest in re-signing D’Angelo Russell

After returning to Los Angeles and flourishing, the Lakers are reportedly ready to make D’Angelo Russell part of the future.

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The Lakers are still being linked to Kyrie Irving in NBA rumors

Despite everything from the Lakers themselves indicating the contrary, the team is still being linked to Kyrie Irving as a potential destination this offseason.

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Previewing the Lakers’ final 10 games of the regular season

Head-to-heads, tiebreakers and everything else swirling around the team's final stretch.

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Discussion Thread for Non Lakers Games:Week of March 20th-March 26th

Only a few weeks remain till the end of the season. Who will make the push to the post season?

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The Latest

Darvin Ham won’t confirm if Anthony Davis will play in Lakers final back-to-back or not

The Lakers are set to have a very important back-to-back late in the season, but Darvin Ham won’t confirm the reports that Anthony Davis will take part in it.

Lakers vs. Suns Preview and Game Thread: 10 games left

The Lakers will have to rely on their depth and of course, Anthony Davis’ dominance to will them to victory in this one

Darvin Ham says Lakers have ‘no imminent plans’ to sign Tristan Thompson or Tony Bradley

After hosting them for a workout this week, the Lakers don’t seem set on signing either of Tristan Thompson or Tony Bradley.

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When will LeBron James return from foot tendon injury for the Lakers?

LeBron James’ latest injury comes at a crippling time for the Lakers and their push for the playoffs. How long will he be out and when will he return to the court?

Reacts: Who is the most important Lakers free agent?

The Lakers will have a number of decisions to make with their own free agents this summer. Who should they prioritize?

Free agent market for Austin Reaves expected to give him ‘$50 million, at least’

As he continues to play bigger and bigger roles for the Lakers, Austin Reaves’ payday this summer is increasing as well with his next deal likely to be upwards of $50 million.

Anthony Davis says he and LeBron James wish they got the same whistle as Austin Reaves

The Lakers are not only watching Austin Reaves blossom this season, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are growing envious of him.

Report: Tristan Thompson was in ‘good shape’ at Lakers workout, Tony Bradley was also there

The Lakers worked out Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley on Monday as they look for an emergency backup center.

Western Conference Standings Watch: A race no one wants to win

While the Lakers are slipping up in important games, they aren’t alone as the Western Conference play-in race is a mess of teams who don’t want to win.

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LeBron James reportedly ‘might not be fully healthy’ when (and if) he returns this season

The Lakers may welcome LeBron James back this season but he may not be 100% healthy when — and if — he does return this year.

Report: Anthony Davis will play in final Lakers back-to-back of season

The Lakers medical staff gave Anthony Davis a choice of which of the Lakers’ final two back-to-backs he wanted to play in both games of, and he chose their final one vs. the Jazz and Clippers.

Report: Lakers to work out Tristan Thompson, Tony Bradley this week

Still with an open roster spot, the Lakers are reportedly set to work out Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley as potential back-up centers.

Behind Austin Reaves’ career high, Lakers bounce back and beat the Magic

Spearheaded by Austin Reaves and the bench, L.A. gets back in the win column.

Rob Pelinka reportedly wanted Malik Beasley on Lakers ‘for a while,’ likely to keep him next season

The Lakers landed Malik Beasley at the trade deadline after reportedly eyeing him for many seasons and now look set to keep him around moving forward.

Darvin Ham says Lakers ‘anticipate’ LeBron James returning this season from foot injury

In the most optimistic statement about LeBron James’ potential return yet, Darvin Ham said before Sunday’s game that the Lakers anticipate him to come back "at some point."

Reacts: NBA fans swept up in March Madness

No matter how ardent NBA fans may be, almost every basketball fan loves March Madness.

Pelicans were ‘close’ to trade for Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt before Lakers swooped in

Two of the underrated acquisitions of the trade deadline in Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt were nearly Pelicans before the Lakers came flying in.

Lakers vs. Magic Preview and Game Thread: When will this team learn to capitalize?

The Lakers’ urgency and performance in this one will speak volumes about their current state

The Lakers suffer crushing loss against Dallas in the final seconds

Despite a furious comeback, the Lakers crumble down the stretch to give away a game they needed to win.

Dennis Schröder gives another health update on LeBron James: ‘German doctors are great’

Dennis Schröder is once again providing medical updates on LeBron James, although this time he was at least slightly more cryptic about his Lakers teammate’s status.

Report: LeBron James ‘not close’ to return from foot injury

The latest indications on LeBron James are that we should not expect to see him return from his foot tendon injury until close to the end of the regular season.

Lakers vs. Mavericks Preview and Game Thread: Back to business

After a disappointing loss, the Lakers will return home to try and get a much-needed win against an undermanned Mavericks team.

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What draft picks do the Lakers still have available?

Win-now moves have largely sapped the Lakers of draft capital right now, but when will the team have picks again in the future?

How much cap space will the Lakers have this summer?

We will be keeping track of the salary cap situation for the Lakers as it updates, and how much usable space the team will have.

Rui Hachimura reportedly ‘expected to prioritize years and money in restricted free agency’

The first of the Lakers trade deadline moves, Rui Hachimura is set for restricted free agency this summer and is reportedly prioritizing both money and years in his next contract.

Report: LeBron James likely won’t return until around final week of regular season

Even as he may be ahead of schedule in his recovery, the expectation is that LeBron James reportedly will still not return until the final week of the regular season.

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‘Multiple teams’ reportedly have interest in signing Austin Reaves in free agency, but Jeanie Buss wants to keep him

The latest diamond in the rough for the Lakers, Austin Reaves is set for restricted free agency this summer but he has one important backer in his corner in Jeanie Buss.

Report: Lakers don’t plan to pursue Kyrie Irving, want to run it back

With incredible vibes and a winning run, the Lakers reportedly are looking away from Kyrie Irving and towards running it back with the current roster this summer.

Western Conference Standings Watch: One step forward, one step back

The Lakers can’t seem to gain momentum this week in the playoff race, but fortunately for them, neither can anyone else in the conference.

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