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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Compares LeBron James To MLB Legend Greg Maddux

  07-01-2026 20:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  What Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is doing on the basketball court at 41 years of age and in his 23rd NBA season is unheard of. Even playing 23 years in the league had never been done, but LeBron is still playing at a high level and continually showing that he is one of the best players in the league.
  There is simply no comparison to James in NBA terms, but when it comes to other sports there are a couple of players who could be comparable. One of those is Hall of Fame pitcher Greg
  
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• Lakers News: Luka Doncic Amazed By LeBron James

  07-01-2026 20:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  Regardless of how talented some players are, it will always take some time for them develop chemistry on the basketball court. Some wondered whether Luka Doncic and LeBron James would be able to co-exist on the Los Angeles Lakers, but for the most part the two have fit together very well.
  The superstar duo were outstanding in the Lakers’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans with each pouring in 30 points while providing some true highlights as well. The two connected on numerous plays, highli
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Loves ‘Synergy’ Developing Between Luka Doncic & LeBron James

  07-01-2026 19:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to three games with their victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and of course it was Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the way. Both superstars scored 30 points with James adding eight rebounds and eight assists while Doncic dished out 10 assists.
  Many of those Luka assists were to LeBron himself as the two were clearly locked in on the same page. Multiple times throughout the game the two found each other for open looks and easy buckets and La
  
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• LeBron James Emphasizes Lakers Players Must Bend Their Games To Luka Doncic

  07-01-2026 17:04 via lakersnation.com
  
  Since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic last February, LeBron James has gone out of his way to make his new co-star feel welcome. James famously told Doncic to “fit out, not in,” and allowed the Slovenia star to be introduced last in the Lakers’ starting lineup, signaling that it was his team.
  On the court, it was expected to take time for Doncic and James to build chemistry considering they are both so used to having the ball in their hands.They are finally starting
  
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• Shaquille O’Neal Unveils New Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS Candy

  07-01-2026 16:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  Shaquille O’Neal has unveiled his new Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS – a multi-textural gummy candy by the Los Angeles Lakers and The Hershey Company, available at retailers nationwide starting this January.
  Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS celebrates O’Neal’s love of slam dunks, hoops and big kid energy and features three sweet, crunchy gummy balls in watermelon, strawberry and orange flavors and a chewy, sour mango ring. And because O’Neal always brings the XL fun, Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS
  
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• Lakers Highlights: LeBron James & Luka Doncic Score 30 Each To Beat Pelicans

  07-01-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Tuesday night as they hit the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the first night of a back-to-back.
  The Lakers have not lost yet in 2026 and that continued as they pulled away from the Pelicans late to earn a 111-103 victory. That improved their record to 23-11 and 13-0 in clutch games this season.
  As usual, it was LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the way for the Lakers as they took over down the stretch. L.A.’s star duo
  
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• Recap: LeBron James & Luka Doncic Close Out Pelicans For Third Straight Lakers Win

  07-01-2026 04:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers went on the road for a quick two-game trip, starting with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
  The Lakers remained shorthanded without key pieces, but were looking for their third straight win to begin 2026. They were able to do that as they closed out the Pelicans in the fourth quarter to earn a 111-103 victory.
  Deandre Ayton found LeBron James for a dunk to kick things off, and then the opposite happened with the Lakers jumping out to the early lead before Jeremiah
  
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• Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent Out Vs. Pelicans

  07-01-2026 00:23 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that veteran guard Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) is out for Tuesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans after originally being listed as questionable. This will be the ninth consecutive game Vincent has missed with the back issue and he has not suited up since the Lakers’ Dec. 14 win over the Phoenix Suns.
  This is the second long stretch of games Vincent has missed this season due to injury as an ankle issue forced him to miss 10 ga
  
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