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Lakers’ Rui Hachimura casually confesses he forgot Anthony Davis was traded to Wizards

Rui Hachimura admitted he had a moment of surprise during the Los Angeles Lakers 120–101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night, revealing he briefly forgot that former teammate Anthony Davis had been traded to Washington. Hachimura shared the moment during his postgame media availability, as captured by Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation on […] The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura casually confesses he forgot Anthony Davis was traded to Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs vs. Lakers prediction, odds, pick – 3/31/2026

It’s time for another prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head west for this upcoming cross-conference clash. The Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (49-26) as Cleveland looks for a season sweep, leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Cavs-Lakers prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers are […] The post Cavs vs. Lakers prediction, odds, pick – 3/31/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick campaigns for Luka Doncic as MVP, with 1 major caveat

Who will win the 2025-26 NBA MVP award? With less than two weeks to go in the season, the answer to this question is dependent on who you ask, and if you ask Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick his take on the race, you shouldn’t be surprised to hear him campaigning for Luka Doncic. […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick campaigns for Luka Doncic as MVP, with 1 major caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic Johnson Told LeBron, Carmelo to ‘Pick Up the Phone’ Before 2004 Team USA

When Magic Johnson looks back at the 2004 U.S. Olympic team, he doesn’t start with the roster.He starts with what didn’t happen.Specifically, what LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony — two of the brightest young stars in the league at the time — didn’t do before the team ever arrived in Athens.Because in Johnson’s eyes, the […] The post Magic Johnson Told LeBron, Carmelo to ‘Pick Up the Phone’ Before 2004 Team USA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA Announces Pistons Can Snap 17-Season Drought vs Raptors

The Detroit Pistons are proving that they could remain one of the Eastern Conference’s top contenders for years to come. Last year, the Pistons snapped a playoff drought by claiming the East’s sixth seed and putting up a six-game fight against the New York Knicks. This season, the Pistons have improved and taken hold of […] The post NBA Announces Pistons Can Snap 17-Season Drought vs Raptors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA rumors: The long-shot way Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration scandal could drive LeBron James to Clippers

Much has been made about LeBron James’ future at the Los Angeles Lakers past the current season and the expiry of his player option. While retirement looks unlikely, a number of teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks have been linked to the 41-year-old. However, can the Los Angeles Clippers also sneak […] The post NBA rumors: The long-shot way Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration scandal could drive LeBron James to Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: LeBron James’ ‘growing obsession’ that could keep him with LA

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter the final stretch of the 2025-26 regular season, a new report suggests LeBron James’ long-term future may remain tied to Southern California. Following a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night that improved the Lakers to 49-26, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps outlined multiple potential paths […] The post Lakers rumors: LeBron James’ ‘growing obsession’ that could keep him with LA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Talen Horton-Tucker Has Gotten Good Again

When he was only 20 years old, Talen Horton-Tucker was playing meaningful postseason minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers. But before even turning 25, he was out of the NBA altogether. Heading into this season, then, Horton-Tucker had to go to Europe. He had to rebuild his career if ever he was going to make […] The post Talen Horton-Tucker Has Gotten Good Again appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ LeBron James on doing what he’s ‘never done’ since turning 40

LeBron James continues to evolve, even as he adds more chapters to one of basketball’s most decorated careers. After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a convincing win over Washington, the four-time champion shifted the conversation away from stats and toward something more personal, growth, per BleacherReport. “I told myself when I turned 40 that […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James on doing what he’s ‘never done’ since turning 40 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Announces Denver Nuggets Playoff News Before Jazz Game

When the NBA tips off its Tuesday, March 31, slate of games, the Denver Nuggets will be resting. The Nuggets will return to the court on Wednesday, April 1, to face the Utah Jazz. Despite being gameless on Tuesday night, the Nuggets can still get a victory. There is a chance that Denver will become […] The post NBA Announces Denver Nuggets Playoff News Before Jazz Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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5x Lakers Champion Gets Brutally Honest on Luka Doncic’s MVP Chances

The MVP race has taken shape late in the NBA season, but Luka Doncic’s recent surge may not be enough to place him at the center of the conversation, according to former Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher.Speaking during live commentary, Fisher explained why Doncic’s name has not consistently appeared among the top MVP candidates […] The post 5x Lakers Champion Gets Brutally Honest on Luka Doncic’s MVP Chances appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA rumors: LeBron James-Nikola Jokic team-up floated as Nuggets offseason option

Could LeBron James and Nikola Jokic actually be teammates at some point in the near future? Possibly, according to multiple sources who spoke to ESPN. Much has been made about James’ impending free agency, and speculation has been rampant that, after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, he will sign with a new team […] The post NBA rumors: LeBron James-Nikola Jokic team-up floated as Nuggets offseason option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ Potential Future After Lakers Gets Major Update

The 2025-26 NBA season could very well be LeBron James’ last with the Los Angeles Lakers.Since the offseason, there have been rumblings about the two sides parting ways. James doesn’t seem too happy with the Lakers and the team has clearly shifted to building around Luka Doncic for the future.Despite the potential coming split between […] The post LeBron James’ Potential Future After Lakers Gets Major Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the NBA’s most compelling stories this season. This franchise has leapt from rebuilding project to championship contender quite ahead of schedule. As the 2026 NBA Playoffs approach, though, things only get tougher. Looking ahead, the main riddle for the young Spurs is no longer about whether they […] The post Spurs’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the 2025-26 season doing everything a defending champion is supposed to do. They have won consistently, dominated statistically, and imposed their identity on both ends of the floor. As the playoffs approach, though, the narrative will certainly shift. For a team aiming to go back-to-back, the question is no […] The post Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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