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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

Why LeBron James’ injury brings silver lining to Lakers’ title push

When the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, the hope was that Luka Doncic would be able to get his team back on track in the aftermath of a 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics and LeBron James suffering a groin injury.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

NBA winners and losers: Lakers' charge halted by LeBron James injury

The Los Angeles Lakers had been thriving since trading for Luka Dončić, climbing all the way to the No. 2 seed in the West. But, after LeBron James suffered a left groin strain Saturday against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are now facing a stretch where they may be down three starters.

Total Pro Sports · 1d

Is This Luka Doncic’s Chance To Take Over? Breaking Down How The Lakers Can Adjust Without LeBron James

While LeBron James is out with groin injury for at least a couple of weeks, let's find out how Lakers can adjust with Luka Doncic in meantime

Fadeaway World on MSN · 1d

LeBron James In Full Control Of When He'll Return From Injury - Lakers Will Follow His Lead

LeBron James will decide when he will be ready to return from his groin strain, as indicated by his agent Rich Paul on ESPN.

NBA, Lakers and Boston Celtics

The Boston Globe · 3h

Forget about the Lakers. A Celtics-Thunder Finals matchup is the best the NBA has to offer.

The challenge come June could be OKC. That might not be the best result for the Celtics, but it would be the best series for basketball fans.

Celtics Wire on MSN · 2d

Could we realistically see a Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Lakers NBA finals this season?

Could we realistically see a Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Lakers NBA finals this season? Not too long ago, such a proposition would have seemed dubious at best, with the Celtics repeat champs but Los Angeles struggling to put the right pieces around an aging but still excellent LeBron James.

For The Win · 7d

The 3 tiers of NBA Finals contenders, from the Thunder to the Lakers

That, in all statistical likelihood, will probably be our Finals matchup. But doubt the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics at your own risk. And even if they have some drawbacks that should give anyone logical pause,

NBA Playoff picture, standings, play-in tournament

CBSSports.com · 1d

2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections, clinched spots as postseason comes into focus

The Cavaliers own an eight-game lead (in the loss column) over Boston with less than 20 games to play, and, in the West, the Thunder (who clinch a playoff spot with their next win) are up 11 on the Nuggets.

ESPN · 13h

NBA postseason tracker: Who clinched playoff, play-in spots?

Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.

National Basketball Association · 6h

2025 NBA Playoffs: Standings, bracket and clinching updates

The race is heating up to the 2025 NBA playoffs. With so much movement in the standings, we’ll showcase exactly what changed after each night of games. Additionally, we’ll look at clinching scenarios and what the playoff bracket would look like if the season ended today.

Fadeaway World on MSN9h

Jeanie Buss On Why She Regrets Breaking Up The Lakers' 2020 Championship Team

In a recent chat on the 'Games with Names' podcast, Lakers owner/governor Jeanie Buss shed some light on the summer of 2020.

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Warriors steamrolling toward playoffs, Cavs on fire ... again, Bucks on the rise

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites, deservedly so, but underneath them the power structure is shifting rapidly.

13d

Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it

The Lakers are 15-4 in their last 19 games despite multiple disruptions. And the LeBron James-Luka Dončić pairing is just ...

9don MSN

2025 NBA Finals prediction, odds: Buy the Lakers now with ceiling raised by blockbuster trade

Since acquiring Doncic, the Lakers are ninth in 3-point percentage (36.2 percent), and that’s despite their shiny new star, ...

7don MSN

Lakers Former Playoff Rival Believes LA Could Reach NBA Finals This Year

Could the new-look Los Angeles Lakers truly have a shot at making the NBA Finals just months after swinging for the fences ...

An NHL-NBA playoff vibe check, plus poll results and expensive hats

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