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Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season?

Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season?

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, Kennard and Smart have stepped up for the Lakers.
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Thunder brace for perhaps their biggest stage: a West semifinals showdown with LeBron and the Lakers

Thunder brace for perhaps their biggest stage: a West semifinals showdown with LeBron and the Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a Western Conference semifinals showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers
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The Lakers and their stylistic similarities to chess

The Lakers and their stylistic similarities to chess

The Lakers prowess on the court and how their players succeed looks a lot like a game of chess.
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LeBron James Reflects on Longevity Amid Lakers' Playoff Run

LeBron James Reflects on Longevity Amid Lakers' Playoff Run

LeBron James Reflects on Longevity Amid Lakers' Playoff Run
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NBA Playoffs Mailbag

NBA Playoffs Mailbag

Ahead of the second round series before Lakers-Thunder, let’s answer some of your questions.
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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Conference Semifinals

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Conference Semifinals

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Conference Semifinals
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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round
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Lakers Defeat Rockets, Set to Face Oklahoma City in NBA Playoffs

Lakers Defeat Rockets, Set to Face Oklahoma City in NBA Playoffs

Lakers Defeat Rockets, Set to Face Oklahoma City in NBA Playoffs
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Amen Thompson given Flagrant 1 foul after league review for dirty play on Austin Reaves

Amen Thompson given Flagrant 1 foul after league review for dirty play on Austin Reaves

After a dirty play late in Game 6, Amen Thompson has been given a Flagrant 1 foul.
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LeBron James thanked RJ Barrett for giving him extra rest and time to golf

LeBron James thanked RJ Barrett for giving him extra rest and time to golf

LeBron James will get to play a little extra golf because of RJ Barrett’s heroics.
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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Game 6 Victory Over Rockets with Stellar Performance

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Game 6 Victory Over Rockets with Stellar Performance

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Game 6 Victory Over Rockets with Stellar Performance
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The Lakers deserve a victory lap after beating Rockets

The Lakers deserve a victory lap after beating Rockets

The Lakers may have only won a first round series, but it’s a victory that deserves plenty of praise.