# ![@mcten Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::22494516.png) @mcten Dave McMenamin

LeBron James is currently sidelined with sciatica and will be re-evaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks. This injury has impacted the Lakers' lineup, with Gabe Vincent taking LeBron's spot as a starter. The team is adjusting to his absence, with Luka Doncic emphasizing the need for a "next man up" mentality.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Rob Pelinka on the trade deadline: I would say we were aggressive. And one form of being aggressive is saying no to moves that come your way that might not be best for the short- and long-term future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020314032679579905)  2026-02-08T01:49Z 365.9K followers, 411.9K engagements


"Lakers injury report for tonight: LAL will be very undermanned versus the Spurs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021330328665850204)  2026-02-10T21:07Z 365.9K followers, 1.8M engagements


"New story: Looking back at LeBron James 23-year career through [--] photos on his his 41st birthday https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47447409/lebron-james-23-photos-define-nba-career https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47447409/lebron-james-23-photos-define-nba-career"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2006022895001047265)  2025-12-30T15:21Z 365.2K followers, 238.1K engagements


"I would never disrespect the Basketball Gods when it comes to playing this game. So I put the time and the effort and the commitment in as Jay-Z would say if you can't respect that your whole perspective is whack and maybe you'll love me when I fade to black"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2011356244335050930)  2026-01-14T08:34Z 365.2K followers, 2.1M engagements


"Jamal Murray hits a 56-foot [--] from well beyond half court at the buzzer to close the half. He has [--] pts. The Lakers trail 71-57"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2013827233870193094)  2026-01-21T04:13Z 365.1K followers, 19.6K engagements


"JJ Redick says until Austin Reaves is back which could occur as soon as Cleveland the Lakers are going to stay with its starting lineup of LeBron James Luka Doncic Deandre Ayton Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015214995290685908)  2026-01-25T00:07Z 364.8K followers, 270.1K engagements


"The Lakers were outscored 35-14 in the 3rd Q. LAL shot 6-for-19 with [--] turnovers. Dallas leads 87-79 heading into the 4th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015263825130381515)  2026-01-25T03:21Z 365.4K followers, 28.6K engagements


"The Lakers trailed by [--] points with 7:41 to go in the 4th. They now trail by just three 104-101 with 3:17 to go. Major contributions from Marcus Smart on both ends to fuel the surge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015271327771353261)  2026-01-25T03:51Z 365.4K followers, 26.7K engagements


"I forgot that he was even on the team Were so happy for him to be back - Rui Hachimura on Austin Reaves impending return from a calf injury that could happen as soon as Wednesday in Cleveland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015305888840458536)  2026-01-25T06:09Z 364.9K followers, 131.2K engagements


"Its hard to compare eras and play styles. Jordan is [--] LeBron is 1; Jordan is [--] LeBron is [--]. However you want to do it to me theyre the two greatest players of all time - JJ Redick on the NBA GOAT debate with the Lakers in Chicago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015938602568475130)  2026-01-27T00:03Z 365K followers, 174.7K engagements


"Tonight is the Lakers 45th game of the season and Jake LaRavia is playing in his 45th game - the only Laker to do so. JJ Redick reflected pregame on what LaRavias meant to the program and offered up some major praise for the 24-year-old forward:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015959529041567745)  2026-01-27T01:26Z 364.8K followers, 75.7K engagements


"The Lakers win for 4th time in their last [--] games beating the Bulls 129-118 in Chicago. Luka [--] pts [--] ast [--] reb (his 8th 40-pt game this season); LeBron [--] pts [--] reb [--] ast; Rui [--] pts on 9-of-11 shooting; Smart [--] pts. LAL shot 16-of-33 from [--] (48.5%) and only had [--] tos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2015988325971022008)  2026-01-27T03:20Z 364.8K followers, 36.6K engagements


"Jaxson Hayes went through the legs for in-game fastbreak dunk tonight. Which stirred some debate. Jake LaRavia: He didnt get that high The only player that does it in the league is Obi Toppin. Luka Doncic (off camera): I did it when I was a teen I have a video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016012876868202629)  2026-01-27T04:58Z 365.6K followers, 2.8M engagements


"The Cavs welcome the Lakers to Cleveland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016619379878769105)  2026-01-28T21:08Z 365.3K followers, 867.9K engagements


"Joined @SportsCenter to discuss LeBrons return to Cleveland and when we could see Austin Reaves back for L.A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016623025676829026)  2026-01-28T21:22Z 364.8K followers, 66.3K engagements


"New TV essay for NBA Today on LeBrons trip to Cleveland. Will it be his last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016624781240533066)  2026-01-28T21:29Z 365.7K followers, 252.8K engagements


"LeBron James is introduced first at Lakers games but the Cavs still keep the last player designation for him back in Cleveland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016665278461903023)  2026-01-29T00:10Z 365.2K followers, 422.4K engagements


"Luka Doncic just took a spill by the Lakers bench and is out of the game after a timeout. He limped towards the Lakers' locker room"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016667844289667394)  2026-01-29T00:20Z 365.2K followers, 153.1K engagements


"LeBron James was stirred to tears during the Cleveland Cavaliers tribute video to him in the 1st half tonight (via @NBA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016687108539175123)  2026-01-29T01:37Z 365.7K followers, 155.9K engagements


"While this game stopped being competitive midway through the 3rd Q and LeBron James (11 pts on 3-for-10 shooting [--] turnovers) didn't have his best stuff Bronny James is lighting up the crowd late in the 4th with a steal and dunk followed by a 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016698960870596987)  2026-01-29T02:24Z 365.1K followers, 52.5K engagements


"My mom got to watch her son and her grandson play in the NBA at the same time - LeBron James on Gloria James being in attendance tonight in Cleveland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016711483845939367)  2026-01-29T03:14Z 365.3K followers, 55.9K engagements


"New story: LeBron didnt definitively say Wednesday was his last game in Cleveland then again he didnt definitively say that it wasnt. On the night LeBron felt all the feels https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47760387/lebron-james-tears-tribute-video-lakers-face-cavs https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47760387/lebron-james-tears-tribute-video-lakers-face-cavs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016767573224767645)  2026-01-29T06:57Z 365.3K followers, 49.9K engagements


"The Lakers off to a good start here in WAS lead 41-27 after 1Q. Luka already has [--] pts [--] reb [--] ast [--] stl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017396007827370378)  2026-01-31T00:34Z 365.5K followers, 16.1K engagements


"The Lakers lead 77-48 at the half. Luka [--] pts [--] reb [--] ast already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017403365077008540)  2026-01-31T01:03Z 365.3K followers, 25.6K engagements


"From @StatsWilliams: Players with a 25-point triple-double in a half in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97): Luka Doncic tonight vs WAS. Luka Doncic in [----] vs UTA. End of list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017403907337503173)  2026-01-31T01:05Z 365.1K followers, 118.6K engagements


"The Lakers win 142-111 improve to 4-2 on this road stretch. Luka [--] pts [--] ast [--] reb [--] stl; Ayton [--] pts on 12-of-14 [--] reb [--] blk; LeBron [--] pts [--] ast [--] stl; Rui [--] pts; Hayes [--] pts. The trip continues in NYC vs the Knicks on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017422064114630923)  2026-01-31T02:17Z 365.2K followers, 20.1K engagements


"LeBron James on JJ Redick joking that the league is going to try to get him in the dunk contest after his three slams tonight: Sheeeeeeeeeitttt No chance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017436052370198866)  2026-01-31T03:13Z 365.4K followers, 48.1K engagements


"Lakers injury report for Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017719900601487376)  2026-01-31T22:01Z 365.5K followers, 66.1K engagements


"Austin Reaves is a gametime decision tonight per JJ Redick. Hes been out since Christmas Day with a left calf strain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018090541959766408)  2026-02-01T22:34Z 365.4K followers, 2.7M engagements


"Austin Reaves gets up some touch shots pregame at MSG. Hes a gametime decision tonight per JJ Redick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018095498045886498)  2026-02-01T22:53Z 365.4K followers, 72.9K engagements


"Austin Reaves will not play tonight per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018100146173587486)  2026-02-01T23:12Z 364.8K followers, 57.3K engagements


"LeBron James is an All-Star for the 22nd time. Austin Reaves out since Christmas with a calf injury did not make the cut despite his stellar start to the season [----] NBA West All-Star reserves: Anthony Edwards Jamal Murray Chet Holmgren Kevin Durant Devin Booker Deni Avdija LeBron James. [----] NBA West All-Star reserves: Anthony Edwards Jamal Murray Chet Holmgren Kevin Durant Devin Booker Deni Avdija LeBron James"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018102811007840527)  2026-02-01T23:22Z 365.3K followers, 136.3K engagements


"A rough second half doomed the Lakers in their lone trip to The Garden. They lose to the Knicks 112-100 and were outscored 60-44 after the break. Luka [--] pts [--] reb [--] ast; LeBron [--] pts [--] ast [--] reb; Ayton [--] pts [--] reb; Rui [--] pts. LAL shot 12-of-42 from [--] (29%)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018166515506287046)  2026-02-02T03:36Z 365.6K followers, 19.7K engagements


"At the end of the day everything has to come to an end at some point. So no matter what it is it's going to be like S I'll never play again in Madison Square Garden. I'll never play again in certain arenas. Ill never play again period - LeBron on his uncertain future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018175507280396378)  2026-02-02T04:11Z 365.2K followers, 444.1K engagements


"I think were in a good spot. Obviously got some work to do But I think we have a great group - Luka Doncic on where the Lakers stand as a championship contender on the one-year anniversary of his trade from Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018176643227885745)  2026-02-02T04:16Z 365.6K followers, 67.7K engagements


"New story: One year after the Luka trade how have the Lakers championship prospects improved Doncic: I think were in a good spot We have a great group https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47803831/one-year-luka-doncic-trade-lakers-say-a-good-spot https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47803831/one-year-luka-doncic-trade-lakers-say-a-good-spot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018202709019533674)  2026-02-02T05:59Z 365.4K followers, 54.4K engagements


"Austin Reaves and Bronny James are both questionable for Tuesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018440727726879158)  2026-02-02T21:45Z 364.8K followers, 26.3K engagements


"Austin Reaves will play tonight per JJ Redick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018831758884491529)  2026-02-03T23:39Z 365.5K followers, 158K engagements


"Reaves will be coming off the bench on a minutes restriction according to Redick. Weve missed him in every facet Redick said. Austin Reaves will play tonight per JJ Redick Austin Reaves will play tonight per JJ Redick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018832064456380733)  2026-02-03T23:40Z 364.8K followers, 62.5K engagements


"Quick story on Austin Reaves return tonight after a 19-game absence: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47820371/lakers-austin-reaves-calf-back-action-nets https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47820371/lakers-austin-reaves-calf-back-action-nets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018844034153021714)  2026-02-04T00:28Z 365K followers, 36K engagements


"Austin Reaves checks in for the final 1:30 of the 1st Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018854463377957240)  2026-02-04T01:09Z 365.1K followers, 22.2K engagements


"The Lakers setting themselves up to finish this road trip on a high note. They lead BKN 45-23 after 1Q. Luka Doncic: [--] pts [--] reb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018855327836614713)  2026-02-04T01:13Z 365K followers, 28.2K engagements


"The Lakers finish off their Grammy's road trip with a 5-3 record thanks to Tuesday's 125-109 victory against the Nets. LeBron [--] pts [--] ast; Luka [--] pts [--] ast; LaRavia [--] pts [--] reb; Reaves [--] pts [--] reb in [--] mins in his first game since Christmas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018880141565518052)  2026-02-04T02:51Z 365.2K followers, 28.2K engagements


"This did not count as an assist for Reaves. Apparently per the NBA rulebook throwing a pass off the backboard intentionally to a teammate for a score can not result in an assist. Seems like an easy fix for the competition committee in the offseason. https://t.co/o6z5vlDqLG https://t.co/o6z5vlDqLG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018901248859107521)  2026-02-04T04:15Z 365.6K followers, 534K engagements


"Sitting on the bench sucks. I think all I did for the month-and-a-half he was out was yell at the refs. Its no fun. Its better to yell at them on the court. But its good to be back out there and run around feel the energy and play the game I love. - Austin Reaves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018913660358509021)  2026-02-04T05:05Z 365.4K followers, 47.7K engagements


"Kennard is a career 44.2% 3-point shooter and was having a remarkable season from [--] - 49.7% in [--] games off the bench - for Atlanta this year. He also attended Duke University like Lakers coach JJ Redick. The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Gabe Vincent and a [----] second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard sources tell ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Gabe Vincent and a [----] second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019436697923330556)  2026-02-05T15:43Z 365.6K followers, 309.4K engagements


"@playoffjake Nope. This is what I said. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUWmtWNksUO/igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUWmtWNksUO/igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ=="  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019481618856239197)  2026-02-05T18:41Z 365.1K followers, 15.3K engagements


"He made an error in judgment and he owned up to it and apologized - JJ Redick on Jaxson Hayes one-game suspension for shoving the Washington Wizards mascot last week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019581422957392139)  2026-02-06T01:18Z 365.4K followers, 45.8K engagements


"The Lakers make the Luke Kennard acquisition official. Hell wear No. [--] for the purple and gold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019592317754302649)  2026-02-06T02:01Z 365.4K followers, 51K engagements


"The Lakers trail the Sixers 27-21 after 1Q. Turnovers: LAL [--] PHI 0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019616455445344264)  2026-02-06T03:37Z 365.4K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Luka Doncic just left the court and went back to the locker room during this timeout. Appeared to walking with a limp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019622313457774978)  2026-02-06T04:00Z 365.6K followers, 101.3K engagements


"The Lakers have cut a once 14-point lead for Philadelphia down to just two heading into the 4th Q trailing 87-85. Austin Reaves (22 pts on 9-for-11 shooting) LaRavia (14 pts on 5-of-7) Rui (12 pts on 4-of-5) and Ayton (10 pts on 4-of-5) have helped make up for Luka's absence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019635848720109727)  2026-02-06T04:54Z 365.3K followers, 21K engagements


"Austin Reaves is making up for lost time. He is unconscious. He's hit two 3s to start the 4th and is up to [--] pts on 11-for-13 with another two free throws coming. Crypto going crazy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019636383053451438)  2026-02-06T04:56Z 365.2K followers, 33.3K engagements


"The Lakers open up the post-deadline stretch with a total team effort type of win beating the Sixers 119-115. Reaves [--] pts on 12-of-17 [--] reb; LeBron [--] pts [--] ast [--] tos; Rui [--] pts [--] reb; LaRavia [--] pts; Ayton [--] pts [--] reb; Smart [--] pts [--] ast; Vando [--] pts [--] reb; Maxi [--] pts [--] stl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019645783424033014)  2026-02-06T05:34Z 365.4K followers, 27.5K engagements


"Hes one of the best shooters in the NBA and Im going to encourage him to shoot more - JJ Redick offers his first thoughts on the Lakers trading for Luke Kennard while praising Gabe Vincent for his time with the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019649773104754934)  2026-02-06T05:50Z 365.7K followers, 81.5K engagements


"Hopefully nothing major. We need him he's our best player and the engine for a lot of the stuff we do. Hopefully we get good news tomorrow and I wish him nothing the best. - Austin Reaves on Luka Doncic leaving Thursdays game because of his left hamstring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019674188496380076)  2026-02-06T07:27Z 365.7K followers, 54K engagements


"New story: Just as Austin Reaves got back in the groove for the Lakers now theyre missing Luka Doncic as they await the results of a scheduled MRI on his left hamstring https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47846246/lakers-doncic-exits-first-half-set-mri-hamstring https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47846246/lakers-doncic-exits-first-half-set-mri-hamstring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019681954174759091)  2026-02-06T07:57Z 365.5K followers, 55K engagements


"Luka Doncic is out tomorrow vs GSW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019939667471388988)  2026-02-07T01:02Z 365.7K followers, 161.3K engagements


"Steve Kerr: You cant show your hands to Austin Reaves or he is going to draw fouls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020287236764582299)  2026-02-08T00:03Z 365.7K followers, 97.7K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on the Lakers interest in the buyout market: We are evaluating that 15th roster spot and at some point probably will likely fill it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020313297539723669)  2026-02-08T01:46Z 365.7K followers, 38.8K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on Luka Doncics left hamstring strain: In terms of this injury the good news is it doesn't appear to be anything serious. It was a mild hamstring strain and he is truly day-to-day.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020313690835415380)  2026-02-08T01:48Z 365.6K followers, 44.6K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on how LAL can capitalize on teams affected by the CBA: Knowing that there's an unintended consequence when a new system comes into place teams kind of learn their way through it. We felt like creating optionality is really a positive thing for us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020314545907273738)  2026-02-08T01:51Z 365.7K followers, 60.2K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on trading for Luke Kennard: When you get to add the best shooter in the game to your group at the deadline it's a great opportunity. So we seized it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020315146359615864)  2026-02-08T01:54Z 365.7K followers, 49.4K engagements


"The Lakers beat the Warriors 105-99 with six players reading double-digits to make up for Luka Doncic's absence. LeBron [--] pts on 6-of-17 [--] ast [--] reb [--] tos; Rui [--] pts on 7-of-10; Reaves [--] pts [--] ast [--] reb [--] stl; Smart [--] pts [--] ast; Vando [--] pts [--] reb [--] stl; Kennard [--] pts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020347950581575981)  2026-02-08T04:04Z 365.7K followers, 23.6K engagements


"New story: The 17-time NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers are working with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on their basketball affairs https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47863753/lakers-look-model-team-back-back-champion-dodgers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47863753/lakers-look-model-team-back-back-champion-dodgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020349880087245199)  2026-02-08T04:12Z 365.7K followers, 69.2K engagements


"Maxi set an incredible screen great pass by AR and was a good play by Coach. I'm excited to have some more of those and see what else he can come up with there on the sideline - Luke Kennard on the [--] drawn up for him out of an ATO after GSW cut the lead to one in the 4th Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020380821056831753)  2026-02-08T06:14Z 365.7K followers, 54.2K engagements


"New story: The Lakers are signing South Bay standout Kobe Bufkin to their 15th roster spot sources told ESPNs @ShamsCharania https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47864654/ex-1st-round-pick-kobe-bufkin-rejoining-lakers-sources-say https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47864654/ex-1st-round-pick-kobe-bufkin-rejoining-lakers-sources-say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020385106939318372)  2026-02-08T06:32Z 365.7K followers, 50.2K engagements


"Luka Doncic will miss his second straight game Monday vs OKC per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020661624022114489)  2026-02-09T00:50Z 365.6K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Part of being successful is the impact that people have on the team and part of it is not having anybody taking away from the group and Buddy is a guy thats only going to be additive - OKC coach Mark Daigneault on signing Buddy Boeheim to two-way contract"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021042927217279051)  2026-02-10T02:05Z 365.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Right now Im just focused on the Lakers. No further comments. - Luka Doncic when asked if he could ever see himself playing for Dallas again now that Nico Harrison was dismissed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1988846666405888263)  2025-11-13T05:49Z 365.9K followers, 1.1M engagements


"The Lakers are still looking at several "around the margins" options to enhance the roster with two hours to go until the deadline sources told ESPN. One major caveat to that pursuit: L.A. is steadfast in maintaining their projected $60 million in cap space for this summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019472711521571081)  2026-02-05T18:06Z 365.9K followers, 743K engagements


"It took Luke Kennard two minutes and three seconds of his first shift with the Lakers to take and make his first shot with the Lakers - a [--]. Kennard pregame: I will shoot it I will be aggressive. I know thats what they want me to do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020317190701085166)  2026-02-08T02:02Z 365.9K followers, 284.1K engagements


"The Naismith Hall of Fame finalists have been announced:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021737857694736407)  2026-02-12T00:07Z 365.9K followers, 74.6K engagements


"New story: LeBron says his best season was 2017-18 in his farewell to Cleveland. There was chaos there was greatness. And there were parallels to 25-26 https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47749111/los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james-most-dominant-2017-18-season-ever https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47749111/los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james-most-dominant-2017-18-season-ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2016520845749817417)  2026-01-28T14:36Z 365.9K followers, 405K engagements


"There is some initial optimism that Luka Doncic is not dealing with a major issue with his left hamstring however the Lakers star is doubtful to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors sources told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019866198633247182)  2026-02-06T20:10Z 365.9K followers, 653.9K engagements


"Deandre Ayton will not play tonight because of right knee soreness per the Lakers. LAL is down five rotation players vs. the Spurs: Ayton Luka LeBron Reaves and Smart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021413670115475870)  2026-02-11T02:39Z 365.9K followers, 101.2K engagements


"Victor Wembanyama has [--] points in the first [--] 1/2 minutes. He's 5-for-5 from the field and 4-for-6 from the foul line. Not a bad way to announce his arrival to L.A. for All-Star"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021431743547572441)  2026-02-11T03:50Z 365.9K followers, 42.6K engagements


"I'd say defensively. That's my role that I want to excel at We have a lot of guys Luka LeBron AR. Those guys can go get buckets whenever But they need guys like myself Vando Jake guys who can defend - Bronny James ranking his block on Olynyk over his [--] on him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021494038306881958)  2026-02-11T07:58Z 365.9K followers, 1.1M engagements


"The LA Chargers coaching tandem of Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel are here for Lakers-Mavs tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022140333665178070)  2026-02-13T02:46Z 365.9K followers, 236.3K engagements


"The Lakers beat the Mavs 124-104 to head into the All-Star break with a 33-21 record. LeBron [--] pts [--] ast [--] reb for his 1st triple-double of the season; Rui [--] pts; AR [--] pts [--] ast; Hayes [--] pts on 8-of-10 [--] reb; LaRavia [--] pts. LAL hosts LAC on Feb. [--] after the break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022180857499554240)  2026-02-13T05:27Z 365.9K followers, 18.1K engagements


"Q from @DanWoikeSports: Is this where you want to finish the season A from LeBron James: Im good. Im good. Im good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2014587048146174126)  2026-01-23T06:32Z 365.9K followers, 163.5K engagements


"I told JJ I was like If it was not LeBron James on the other end of that alley-oop I would be right there sitting next to you on the bench Deandre Ayton on the terrible lob pass that led to a spectacular dunk by LeBron"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2017435071184023857)  2026-01-31T03:09Z 365.9K followers, 574.8K engagements


"New story: While CLE GSW and NYK - all considered potential future destinations for LeBron James - pursue stars at the deadline James is still expected to finish the season with the Lakers league sources told ESPN https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47820642/james-expects-stay-lakers-seasonreferrer=scribe https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47820642/james-expects-stay-lakers-seasonreferrer=scribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018852893294805256)  2026-02-04T01:03Z 365.8K followers, 203.2K engagements


"LeBron James reflects on the road trip: potential last games in East coast cities Bronny getting burn and the weather. It's been cold as hell. I know that. Ill remember that more than anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2018915851156754458)  2026-02-04T05:13Z 365.8K followers, 187.9K engagements


"The Vincent-Kennard swap is the lone transaction the Lakers completed before the deadline sources said. Now L.A. is focused on evaluating its two-way spots and monitoring the buy-out market. The Lakers have one open roster spot but could create another one by waiving a player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019508338762084507)  2026-02-05T20:28Z 365.8K followers, 259.2K engagements


"Luka Doncic will not return with left leg soreness the Lakers say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2019632685535359305)  2026-02-06T04:42Z 365.8K followers, 146K engagements


"Deandre Ayton is a late scratch because of right knee soreness the Lakers just announced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020304870872608963)  2026-02-08T01:13Z 365.9K followers, 84.8K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on whether Mark Walters resources are starting to be put into the Lakers: Jeanie and I did a really deep dive with him on sort of the areas he wants to grow. . There will be some positive changes and we will build things out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020312105711464610)  2026-02-08T01:41Z 365.9K followers, 154.4K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on collaborating with the Dodgers: Being able to tap into a person like Andrew Friedman for best practices. He's so incredibly smart and has done such an amazing job bringing championships to the Dodgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020312930638786900)  2026-02-08T01:45Z 365.8K followers, 37.9K engagements


"Luke Kennard on going from playing on the AAU team that LeBron James sponsored to playing with LeBron as his teammate in the NBA: Definitely a full-circle moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020317585443852776)  2026-02-08T02:03Z 365.9K followers, 64.3K engagements


"The Lakers have assigned Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero to South Bay for todays practice the team announced. Thiero out since Dec. [--] with a sprained right MCL participated in his first full-contact stay ready game since the injury earlier this week sources told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020565889675075867)  2026-02-08T18:30Z 365.8K followers, 142.5K engagements


"Luka Doncic will miss his second straight game Monday vs OKC per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020662370381750412)  2026-02-09T00:53Z 365.8K followers, 42.5K engagements


"Deandre Ayton is available tonight vs OKC per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020967365664768025)  2026-02-09T21:05Z 365.9K followers, 29.6K engagements


"Part of being successful is the impact that people have on the team and part of it is not having anybody taking away from the group and Buddy is a guy thats only going to be additive - OKC coach Mark Daigneault on signing Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021043401421095348)  2026-02-10T02:07Z 365.9K followers, 43K engagements


"Austin Reaves beats the 1st Q buzzer with a vicious two-handed slam dunk in traffic drawing the Lakers within one down 31-30 to OKC. Reaves has [--] pts on 4-for-4 shooting and [--] ast so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021066200877547609)  2026-02-10T03:38Z 365.8K followers, 16.6K engagements


"14-0 run by OKC. Timeout Lakers down 52-38"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021070130982289546)  2026-02-10T03:54Z 365.8K followers, 17.6K engagements


"The Lakers lose 119-110 to OKC. LAL put six players in double digits led by LeBrons [--] pts and [--] ast but [--] turnovers leading to [--] pts for the Thunder did them in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021097514909532404)  2026-02-10T05:42Z 365.8K followers, 25.9K engagements


"The Lakers trail 84-55 at the half. Wemby has [--] points and [--] rebounds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021444430377726090)  2026-02-11T04:41Z 365.8K followers, 20.2K engagements


"The Lakers lose to the Spurs 136-108. Wemby had [--] points and [--] rebounds in [--] minutes. Kennard [--] pts [--] ast; Timme [--] pts; Hayes [--] pts; Bronny [--] pts [--] ast; LaRavia [--] pts. One more game before the All-Star break Thursday vs. Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021461726647177695)  2026-02-11T05:50Z 365.9K followers, 16.1K engagements


"RT @ShamsCharania: NBA suspensions for the Pistons-Hornets fight sources tell ESPN: Isaiah Stewart: [--] games Miles Bridges: [--] games Mous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021626638929371631)  2026-02-11T16:45Z 365.8K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @anthonyVslater: Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors finally split after five turbulent years. Inside the misalignment that doomed the re"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021626866118046060)  2026-02-11T16:46Z 365.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Amazing. Only way it could be better is if theres enough time for Tesh to share the voicemail story about the songs origin too. Delivering a historic live performance of his iconic Roundball Rock to introduce the 75th NBA All-Star Game. John Tesh 🌟 Sunday (2/15) 5pm/et NBC & Peacock https://t.co/59cpTt6Hef Delivering a historic live performance of his iconic Roundball Rock to introduce the 75th NBA All-Star Game. John Tesh 🌟 Sunday (2/15) 5pm/et NBC & Peacock https://t.co/59cpTt6Hef"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021690403829760358)  2026-02-11T20:58Z 365.9K followers, 21.2K engagements


"RT @ShamsCharania: The San Antonio Spurs and forward Jeremy Sochan have agreed on his release to allow the [----] All-Rookie team member to b"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021696366603362792)  2026-02-11T21:22Z 365.8K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @PeteThamel: Syracuse AD Wildhack to retire after [--] years leaving Syracuse as it faces a bevy of key decisions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021780128326713576)  2026-02-12T02:55Z 365.8K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @RealDCunningham: Well call this the Luka Doncic floor adjustment to the floor here at Rocket Arena"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021785614073704546)  2026-02-12T03:17Z 365.8K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @BannedMacMahon: Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg (midfoot sprain) is doubtful vs. Lakers tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021786298101772492)  2026-02-12T03:19Z 365.8K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @natlyphoto: Thx for the luv @ nba fam Privileged to do what I love.📸🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022050296881623444)  2026-02-12T20:48Z 365.9K followers, [--] engagements


"LeBron James went through his game day checklist to play in his first back-to-back of the season Tuesday: ✅ Cold tub ✅ Hyperbaric chamber ✅ Nap ✅ Normatec ✅ Activation ✅ Stretching ✅ Rehabbing ✅ Lifting ✅ Pregame meal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2011350593580003509)  2026-01-14T08:12Z 365.9K followers, 900.1K engagements


"Jaxson Hayes apologized to his teammates and the Wizards mascot for the incident leading to a one-game suspension. However he explained that the shove was prompted by his foot being stepped on by the mascot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020361568748441893)  2026-02-08T04:58Z 365.9K followers, 217K engagements


"Victor Wembanyama checks out with 4:01 remaining in the 1st Q. He has [--] points on 8-for-9 shooting already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021434133344608379)  2026-02-11T04:00Z 365.9K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Luke Kennard is available to play tonight and make his Lakers debut the team announced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020214939168960529)  2026-02-07T19:15Z 365.9K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Rob Pelinka on how Luke Kennard can give LAL a different look: You can see like an all-shooting lineup with Rui and Luke and maybe our main three guys if you decide to go small in a playoff series"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020314979019419875)  2026-02-08T01:53Z 365.9K followers, 982.8K engagements


"Tonight will be LeBron James 18th missed game which will stop him from reaching the 65-game threshold to be eligible for season awards. His All-NBA streak will end at [--] seasons. Lakers injury report for tonight: LAL will be very undermanned versus the Spurs https://t.co/lgY4P8xpKV Lakers injury report for tonight: LAL will be very undermanned versus the Spurs https://t.co/lgY4P8xpKV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021331533290930674)  2026-02-10T21:12Z 365.9K followers, 162.3K engagements


"New story: LeBron James All-NBA streak is over and the Lakers will be majorly undermanned Tuesday against the Spurs https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47890359/lakers-rule-lebron-james-foot-ending-all-nba-streak https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47890359/lakers-rule-lebron-james-foot-ending-all-nba-streak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021340664768888902)  2026-02-10T21:49Z 365.9K followers, 34.5K engagements


"Lakers starters tonight:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021419541155455395)  2026-02-11T03:02Z 365.9K followers, 48.9K engagements


"We knew what he was going to be who he was when he walked in and he had that big-ass draft suit on. So its just cool to see him doing what he does - fellow [----] NBA Draft pick Kobe Bufkin on the rise of Victor Wembanyama"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021491597628801266)  2026-02-11T07:48Z 365.9K followers, 254.1K engagements


"Luka Doncic (hamstring strain) will not play against Dallas on Thursday missing his fourth straight game sources told ESPN. He is still progressing in his rehab and hopes to be able to make an appearance in Sundays All-Star game for the World Team sources said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2021756024886272361)  2026-02-12T01:19Z 365.9K followers, 179.8K engagements


"Fantastic. "Pretty Pretty Good" Larry David's 1-of-1 autograph baseball card has an EPIC inscription ✍ https://t.co/i5Vkx3Sug4 "Pretty Pretty Good" Larry David's 1-of-1 autograph baseball card has an EPIC inscription ✍ https://t.co/i5Vkx3Sug4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022027989475807641)  2026-02-12T19:20Z 365.9K followers, 29.9K engagements


"Deandre Ayton is out tonight with right knee soreness per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022051474017333463)  2026-02-12T20:53Z 365.9K followers, 129.3K engagements


"New video: Joined @SportsCenter with @HannahStormESPN to discuss Luka LeBron and their All-Star availability"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022076344058962096)  2026-02-12T22:32Z 365.9K followers, 22.7K engagements


"When Redick was asked about Doncics All-Star availability he said thats above my pay grade JJ Redick said Luka Doncic should be good to go when the Lakers open up their post All-Star schedule. JJ Redick said Luka Doncic should be good to go when the Lakers open up their post All-Star schedule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022122834227830956)  2026-02-13T01:37Z 365.9K followers, 50.5K engagements


"Im a goofy-ass 41-year-old kid. They play me to play basketball. Like why wouldnt I be happy about that - LeBron James describing where his joy and energy comes for the game [--] seasons into the NBA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022194793565368597)  2026-02-13T06:23Z 365.9K followers, 36.6K engagements


"My game is not going anywhere I don't think my game will ever suffer if I decided to continue to go however long that is. I just think it has to be my mind: how long can I stay in love with the process - LeBron James on the factors that will determine his retirement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022214582987894878)  2026-02-13T07:41Z 365.9K followers, 62.1K engagements


"Luke Kennard. Pure shooter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2020289617753444743)  2026-02-08T00:12Z 365.9K followers, 133.8K engagements


"JJ Redick said Luka Doncic should be good to go when the Lakers open up their post All-Star schedule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022118245361496389)  2026-02-13T01:18Z 365.9K followers, 79.4K engagements


"LeBron James: [--] points [--] rebounds [--] assists. The oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022179932957512112)  2026-02-13T05:24Z 365.9K followers, 31.6K engagements


"New story: LeBron started Thursdays win with something he had never done before and finished it with something no player his age had ever done https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47916292/lebron-james-becomes-oldest-triple-double-nba-history https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47916292/lebron-james-becomes-oldest-triple-double-nba-history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/2022225444838523213)  2026-02-13T08:24Z 365.9K followers, 45.8K engagements

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