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LA lost 110-109 to Orlando after a late inbound where Luka Doncic, doubled, passed to LeBron James for a turnaround that missed; Doncic said he should have attacked instead of dribbling, and James said Doncic had an open look but balance and defense disrupted the shot. The defeat leaves the Lakers 34-23 and two games ahead of the Suns, with next tests against Phoenix and Golden State.
Following the Lakers' 111-89 setback to the Celtics, LeBron James said his relationship with Jaylen Brown is largely respectful and brushed off a past jab at Bronny, while praising Brown’s recent play and noting MVP chatter around him; Brown put up 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as Boston completed the season sweep.
Boston rolled past Los Angeles 111-89, pulling away in the fourth as Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown combined for 62 points; the Lakers shot 39.1% and 30% from three, with LeBron James leading L.A. with 20 points and Reaves adding 15. The team’s next game is vs the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
At All-Star Sunday, LeBron James reflected on his journey and his camaraderie with Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, while weighing the Lakers’ uncertain rest-of-season prospects amid injuries and new pieces like Luke Kennard, and remained noncommittal about his 2026/27 future as he emphasizes health and chemistry to shape the team's playoff push.
LeBron James powered a strong third-quarter rally for the Lakers, but the Thunder pulled away in the fourth as L.A. couldn’t close the gap; the article runs through player grades, highlighting LeBron and Rui Hachimura as positives while Austin Reaves battled defensive pressure and turnover issues in a night that ended in a Lakers loss.
Luka Doncic left the Lakers’ game against the 76ers with a left hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the damage.
LA isn’t a top bidder for Giannis before the Feb. 5 deadline, but if Milwaukee drags the saga into spring the Lakers could become a serious contender thanks to cap space and a tradable first-round pick, though their current assets are limited and offseason moves may offer greater leverage.
LeBron James scored 25 points as the Lakers routed the Nets 125-109 at Barclays Center, a performance that underscored Brooklyn’s rough season and potential last New York appearance for James; Brooklyn, plagued by blowouts this season, were hurt by 20 turnovers and a late, albeit insufficient, rally after falling behind by as many as 39, while Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 21 points and 10 rebounds but went 0-for-9 from three, and Day’Ron Sharpe added 19 points and 14 rebounds off the bench as Ziaire Williams returned with 17.
LeBron James is not expected to be traded by the February deadline and will likely finish the season with the Lakers, thanks to his no-trade clause; his plans beyond this season remain unclear as teams have eyes on potential moves but no deal for James materialized.
An NBA insider says the Lakers are ready to move on from LeBron James this summer, with James in the final year of his contract and a plan to rebuild around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves; the report cites a souring relationship with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss as a factor in a likely June split.
At Madison Square Garden, LeBron James delivered a 22-point night as the Knicks edged the Lakers 112-110, prompting NY Post columnist Stefan Bondy to reflect that joining the Lakers may be one of James’s biggest missteps, even as he ages remarkably well.
As the NBA trade deadline nears, speculation linking the Lakers to De’Andre Hunter appears overstated; teams have discussed a potential deal, but Los Angeles is wary of taking on Hunter’s $24.9 million salary next season to protect cap space. Cleveland reportedly wants to move the contract to reduce taxes, leaving the true level of interest uncertain and possibly a mix of real talks and public posturing.
Luka Doncic posted 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his sixth triple-double of the season, including a 26-11-11 first half in 19 minutes, as the Lakers cruised to a 142-111 win over the Wizards in Washington. Deandre Ayton added 28 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James had 20, and L.A. extended its strong eight-game road stretch with the win and a return of Austin Reaves anticipated soon; the team heads to New York next for games with the Knicks and Nets.
Cleveland is exploring upgrades ahead of the trade deadline, with Giannis Antetokounmpo on rival executives’ radars but unlikely due to the Cavaliers' second-apron payroll. Evan Mobley is floated as a potential centerpiece in any Giannis deal, while De’Andre Hunter and Lonzo Ball appear likely to move. The Cavs have discussed a Hunter-for-Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht framework with the Lakers (with counteroffers), and are eyeing other targets such as Keon Ellis and Naji Marshall—though a Giannis blockbuster is viewed as more plausible in the offseason than now.
LeBron James had tears welling up as a Cavaliers tribute video played during the Lakers' loss in his home state, amid retirement speculation; he watched a 2007 playoff highlight and said he's trying to take the moment in and not take it for granted.