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Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets

LeBron James will be under the spotlight anew as he tries to lead the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves likely to miss the entire series. The obvious question is, can James still carry a team at 41 years old? In […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Now It’s an ‘Ish’ Rule”: Iman Shumpert Slams NBA’s Decision to Set Precedent With Appeals to 65-Game Rule After Ruling on Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham

The one-time NBA champion wasn't quite pleased with the NBA's decision to rule in favor of Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham.

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Metta World Peace spices up Lakers-Rockets series with honest opinion

Metta World Peace provided some intriguing insight about his pick on the NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. World Peace represented the Lakers (2009-13, 2015-17) and the Rockets (2008-09) throughout a chunk of his playing career from 1999 to 2017. He won a championship with the former in 2010, […] The post Metta World Peace spices up Lakers-Rockets series with honest opinion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic spotted in Europe at Real Madrid basketball game with tennis superstar ahead of NBA Playoffs

Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic were spotted at a Real Madrid EuroLeague game in Madrid as the Lakers star continues treatment for a grade 2 hamstring strain ahead of a key matchup vs. the Houston Rockets.

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“Only the Darkskin Was Rejected”: Fans Erupt as Anthony Edwards Misses Out on Exception as Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham Win Big in Major NBA Ruling

The NBA has delivered its verdict on Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham's case of "extraordinary circumstances challenge," missing the 65-game criteria for the NBA awards this season.

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This is Bronny James’ chance to prove that he belongs

This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James.  He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs.  Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder.  The Lakers’ Bronny James is poised to have some breakout performances during the NBA playoffs. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin...

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LeBron May Play In NBA Longer Than Expected After New Update

The NBA career of LeBron James may not have a near end in sight after his latest update. Another strong season by LeBron sees him contributing to the Los Angeles Lakers’ success of ending the year with a top four seed. The Lakers will require James to lead the team with both Luka Doncic and […] The post LeBron May Play In NBA Longer Than Expected After New Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Doctor Reveals Optimistic Return Timeline Before Lakers Playoffs

An injury expert shares an encouraging update on Austin Reaves’ return — and the timeline may surprise Lakers fans. The post Austin Reaves Injury Update: Doctor Reveals Optimistic Return Timeline Before Lakers Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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When Will Luka Doncic Return? Doctor Raises Concern Ahead of Lakers Playoff Series

When will Luka Doncic return? An injury expert raises concern about the Lakers star’s availability for the first round vs the Rockets. The post When Will Luka Doncic Return? Doctor Raises Concern Ahead of Lakers Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule

The NBA’s 65-game rule continues to garner attention as the playoffs get closer ahead of this weekend. One insider provided his thoughts on the topic following recent significant events. The NBA granted exemptions to stars Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who fell short of the 65-game requirement. Doncic obtained it as he missed two games […] The post All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Addresses Lakers' Upcoming Bronny James Decision

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to make history again as he heads into the NBA playoffs in his 23rd season. Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets is on Saturday, and it will mark the 19th time in his career that James has played in a postseason game. James will ...

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Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly have a mammoth task ahead of them in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, especially in the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Houston entering as the league’s most dominant rebounding unit and Los Angeles ranking near the bottom across every major glass metric, LeBron James sent […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season

Did the Los Angeles Lakers make a mistake by not trading LeBron James during the 2025-26 NBA season? At least one person seems to think so.Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report recently named failing to trade James as the Lakers’ biggest regret of the season.Did the Lakers Make a Mistake by Not Trading LeBron James?The rationale is […] The post Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA Makes Major Decision on Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cade Cunningham’s Award Eligibility After Rare Challenge 

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham will be eligible for end-of-season awards.

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Bronny James likely to have playoff role for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury situation is serious enough that they might have to lean on Bronny James during their upcoming playoff series. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that James will likely be part of the team’s gameplan for their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Houston Rockets. The coach emphasized that James has … The post Bronny James likely to have playoff role for Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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