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NBA Analyst Presses Lakers’ LeBron James To ‘Take Accountability’

The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two NBA seasons, prompting speculation that LeBron James was involved in the decision. Ham’s dismissal comes after the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, the same team that knocked them out of the postseason last year.

Charles Barkley News / NBA Analysis Network / 4 hours ago

Charles Barkley Blasts NBA Media: ‘They Don’t Want To Tell The Truth’

In a scathing critique, the outspoken NBA legend Charles Barkley lambasted the NBA media for their reluctance to criticize players for their poor performance.

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Anthony Davis Shows Off His New Back Tattoo: 'Started With A Dream'

Anthony Davis saw his offseason begin a lot sooner than he'd have liked, as the Los Angeles Lakers lost in the first round to the Denver Nuggets in five games.

D'Angelo Russell News / FirstSportz / 10 minutes ago

D’Angelo Russell SLAPPED with $25,000 fine for abusing NBA referee amidst playoffs loss

The NBA has fined D’Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers $25,000 for verbally abusing a referee. The incident occurred following his team’s early playoff exit against the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / 3 hours ago

Charles Barkley Issues Massive Warning To LeBron James

Charles Barkley has urged LeBron James to retire from the NBA “sooner rather than later,” citing the unflattering late-career performances of Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

D’Angelo Russell slapped with hefty punishment after Game 5 antics

It’s been almost a week since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, and the fallout is still ongoing.

LeBron James News / FanNation All Lakers / 2 hours ago

LeBron James Praises Former West All-Star Amid Uncertain Future With LA

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter into another drama-filled offseason, they have multiple questions to answer. The fate of star LeBron James is up in the air, even if most people do believe that he will ultimately return to Los Angeles next season.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

D’Angelo Russell Fined $25,000 For Verbally Abusing Game Official After Series Loss To Nuggets

The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell $25,000 on Saturday for verbally abusing a game official. His actions occurred on the court after the Lakers’ season-ending Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, the league said.

Darvin Ham News / Silver Screen & Roll / 1 hour ago

Reacts: Lakers fans wanted Darvin Ham out as head coach

The Lakers officially parted ways with Darvin Ham on Friday and fans agree it was the right move. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 1 hour ago

Lakers Potentially Looking to Archrival Franchise for Possible Next Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers will look for the 29th head coach in franchise history. The search will be extensive as the Lakers want to avoid looking for another head coach two or three years from now.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Shaquille O’Neal gets 100% honest on free throw struggles in career

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players in NBA history. However, Shaq’s NBA tenure did not come without his struggles shooting free throws.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / 9 minutes ago

Former Lakers pick, PG Darius Morris dies at 33

Former Michigan standout and Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Darius Morris has died at 33, his family announced Saturday. No cause of death was given. TMZ reported Morris' body was found in the Los Angeles area on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on FanNation / 1 hour ago

NBA Champion Thinks The Los Angeles Lakers Need To Trade For 5x All-Star

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers had their season come to an end when they lost to the Denver Nuggets by a score of 108-106 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Michael Wilbon rips into LeBron James, Anthony Davis

ESPN personality Michael Wilbon ripped into LeBron James and Anthony Davis on Friday over the way they handled the end of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season.

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Darius Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Former Lakers guard Darius Morris dies at 33

A former Los Angeles Lakers player during the Kobe Bryant era has died. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Saturday that ex-Lakers guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago

D’Angelo Russell Fined $25,000 For Abusing Game Official After Series Loss To Nuggets

Trae Young News / FanNation All Lakers / 14 minutes ago

Where Lakers Rank Among Favorites to Trade for Trae Young

With the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs much earlier than anyone in the organization would have liked, they now head into the offseason with multiple questions to answer.

Jason Kidd News / NBA Analysis Network / 24 minutes ago

Lakers Trying To Hire Jason Kidd Away From Mavs

Following their recent NBA playoff elimination, the Los Angeles Lakers are once again in the spotlight for their coaching decisions. After parting ways with their previous coach, the Lakers, known for their dramatic responses to playoff exits, are now reportedly considering a mix of experienced and novel candidates for the position.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Lakers’ JJ Redick-LA coaching rumors draws sarcastic George Karl take

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick has been making waves in the basketball media world, even making a podcast with LeBron James. Recently, Redick’s name has even been thrown around as a potential coaching replacement for Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Darius Morris News / Lakers Nation / 4 minutes ago

Former Lakers guard Darius Morris dead at 33

The Los Angeles Lakers organization is known to be a family with former players, coaches and executives welcome back to Crypto.com Arena at any time. Anyone who attends a Lakers game is likely to see former players walking the concourse and greeting fans at any point.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / 7 hours ago