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On YouTubeLeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / May 11
LeBron James Once Explained His True Dream Beyond Basketball
LeBron James was already making headlines at just 17. But his private thoughts were much different than the public hype. A resurfaced interview from 2002 shows that his biggest motivation had very little to do with winning games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 11
Byron Scott Wants Lakers To Move Off LeBron James To Become A Championship Team
Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach and legend Byron Scott believes the franchise needs to make a difficult decision this offseason, and that decision involves moving on from LeBron James.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 11
Austin Reaves Reveals Message In Lakers Locker Room Going Into Game 4
Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with their backs against the wall, down 3-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Frankly, Oklahoma City is the better team and is showing the gap between the two, especially in the second half of these games.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / May 11
Luke Kennard Knows Lakers Have No Room For Error Against Thunder
No team has ever come back from down 3-0 in a playoff series and the Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves in that position. Despite role players Luke Kennard and Rui Hachimura stepping up, turnovers continue to hurt their chances of winning against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11
JJ Redick makes an emphatic statement about Deandre Ayton
There is clear frustration surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, who have yet to solve the Oklahoma City Thunder. Big man Deandre Ayton, for one, has caught
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / May 11
Lakers Slapped With Concerning News Ahead of NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a precarious situation in their Western Conference semifinals matchup. After struggling to contain a highly efficient and athletic Oklahoma City Thunder squad, the purple and gold have been forced to confront a much steeper challenge than they faced in the previous round against the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 10
2026 NBA mock draft roundup: Lakers searching for a center 
Sunday’s NBA draft lottery provided a bit of a surprise and some unfortunate good luck for the Clippers, who saw the Thunder not jump into the top four while also having the Pacers slip, resulting in the other LA team picking fifth.
Arizona Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 10
Lakers linked to North Carolina center in latest mock draft
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder following Saturday's loss in the Western Conference semifinals. Even though they could pull off a miracle and make a comeback, eyes are starting to turn towards the Lakers' choices in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 10
Lakers' JJ Redick Sends Clear Message to Deandre Ayton After Game 3 Benching
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 to trail 3-0 in the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday, 131-108. They are one game away from being swept by the defending champions.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 10
New Stat Exposes Lakers’ Glaring Weakness vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with a statistical nightmare that no other team has ever faced. The side, unfortunately, created an unwanted new record
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 10
How the Lakers lost the series in the third quarter of Game 3
In what’s become a far too familiar script, the Lakers fell to the Thunder in Saturday’s Game 3 and now trail 3-0. A deficit that’s never been overcome in NBA history.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 10
Lakers On Wrong Side Of History In Series Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been a tale of two halves through three games. In the first halves, the Lakers have hung with the Thunder, only being outscored by five total points in three games and leading going into the locker room in both Games 2 and 3.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 10
JJ Redick Not Giving Up Despite Lakers Falling Down 3-0 To Thunder
JJ Redick has tried everything in the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but to no avail. The Lakers are clearly outmanned in this series, especially without Luka Doncic in the lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / May 10
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / May 10
Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Empty Tank & Play ‘Desperate’ Against Thunder
Marcus Smart finds himself in a familiar position after the Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 3 to fall down 3-0 in their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 10
LeBron James Trying To Find Silver Lining With Lakers Facing Elimination
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suddenly find themselves in a precarious position as their season, and potentially his tenure with the franchise, could be coming to an end after just one more game.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / May 10
Austin Reaves Gets Candid On Lakers’ Approach Going Into Game 4: 'This Situation Sucks'
Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are now in a position where no team has ever come back from in the league’s history, as they are now down 0-3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western semifinals series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 10
Luka Doncic Wildly Trolls Jarred Vanderbilt Over Dislocated Finger
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic remains on the sidelines with a hamstring strain, but that isn’t stopping him from trolling his teammates. With
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 10
JJ Redick, Luka Doncic And LeBron James Left Stunned by Controversial Officiating
The Oklahoma City Thunder is wreaking havoc in the postseason round 2. And the Los Angeles Lakers do not seem to have an answer. Or do they? Well, looking at the scoreline, it does feel that the Lakers are being thoroughly dominated.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere else
The Lakers have found a way to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It just has not mattered. Through three games, Los Angeles has thrown everything at the reigning MVP.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 10
LeBron James, Lakers will have to make NBA history to win series vs. Thunder
After Saturday's loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and to say it's an uphill battle to climb their way out of this hole is an understatement.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Lakers HC JJ Redick sends message after Game 3 loss to Thunder
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell again to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday with a 131-108 final score, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn't happy about it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt
Luka Doncic can’t wait to get back on the floor and help the Los Angeles Lakers. Until then, he’ll have to find ways to keep his juices flowing, and he recently did so at the expense of his teammate, Jarred Vanderbilt.
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