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While LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves have played well together for the Lakers, Rashad McCants warns they could butt heads in the playoffs.
The Lakers continue to have three players getting a good number of votes for the upcoming 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing skid on Sunday with a much-needed 125-101 blowout win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers got the win despite not having the services of Austin Reaves, who is currently out with a calf injury.
Luka Doncic is still top vote-getter and LeBron James rose, but Austin Reaves fell in second voting returns for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Back-to-back wins can hide deeper issues, and that has been the case for the LA Lakers. Despite beating the Memphis Grizzlies twice, the Purple and Gold have struggled for consistency, going 4-4 over their last eight games as Austin Reaves remains sidelined.
JJ Redick finally addressed the challenge of coaching LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves on the LA Lakers. JJ Redick has openly acknowledged what many have wondered: managing a team built around LeBron James,
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Lakers lose winnable game against Bucks
The Lakers lost their second game in a row with a 105-101 loss over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Luka started hot offensively for the Lakers by draining two 3-pointers early. He also connected with LeBron James,
With LeBron James missing the beginning of the season and Luka Doncic also having to sit out a handful of games, the burden of carrying the Los Angeles Lakers offense has often fallen on the shoulders of Austin Reaves. And the fifth year guard has ...