Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kendrick Perkins raises Luka Doncic concern with harsh Joel Embiid comparison

Luka Doncic was a huge absence for the Lakers throughout the postseason, leaving a major gap in their playoff plans. After the Slovenian guard suffered a hamstring injury late in the regular season, there had been expectations around a possible return, but that was not confirmed.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Skip Bayless Goes Off on LeBron James Over Lakers Future and 'Mickey Mouse' Title

The Los Angeles Lakers’ dream of a championship came to an abrupt halt with a disappointing 0-4 sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference semifinals.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / May 14

Lakers Interested In Retaining Marcus Smart This Offseason

Veteran guard Marcus Smart was one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ main free agent acquisitions last offseason and it turned out to be an outstanding move.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '35-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most NBA playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Stephen A. Smith Makes Wild Claim About Lakers’ Feelings Toward LeBron James and Klutch Sports

Another early playoff exit has thrown the Los Angeles Lakers right back into chaos mode. Having fallen to OKC in the Western Conference semifinals, people are now talking about growing tension surrounding LeBron James, his future, and the influence of Klutch Sports behind the scenes.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 14

Luka Doncic & Mark Walter Have ‘Regular’ Communication

The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive offseason ahead. New majority owner Mark Walter is in his first summer on the job, and has abundant cap space and roster spots to build a team around superstar Luka Doncic.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 14

Referee Austin Reaves Confronted Among Lowest Rated By Players

John Goble, the official Austin Reaves and Los Angeles Lakers surrounded following their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, did not receive a favorable grading in a survey conducted by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 14

Mark Daigneault Has ‘Deepest Respect’ For LeBron James

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, LeBron James showed that he can still compete at the highest level.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

NBA News / HITC / May 14

James Harden answers Cavs criticism with playoff feat last done by LeBron James

James Harden has remained under fire despite the Cleveland Cavaliers competing at a great level through their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / May 14

Rob Pelinka Reveals Changes Coming To Lakers Practice Facility

With Mark Walter taking over as majority owner, the Los Angeles Lakers organization has already, and will continue to, undergo significant changes. Among those is moving their G League team to the Coachella Valley, where they will get to play in an arena as opposed to the team’s practice facility in El Segundo.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 14

LeBron James reportedly upset with Lakers for wild reason

Did one move by the Lakers rub LeBron the wrong way?

LeBron James may have to make a drastic free-agency decision this offseason

NBA legend believes LeBron James is destined to play for this rival

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises LeBron James after Lakers-Thunder series

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / May 14

The $84 Million Dollar Trap: Has Rob Pelinka’s Decade-Long Plot Backed the Lakers Into a Corner?

“We’ve been very intentional with keeping our optionality… to be in a position of flexibility versus being stuck.” This was a quote from Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka in early August.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 14

Things Get Uncomfortable for LeBron James as Ex-Associate Goes Off on Lakers Star

Two years ago, LeBron James appeared at Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out event in Inglewood. He was dancing and grooving to “They Not Like Us”, a track specifically targeting Drake.

Los Angeles Lakers News / IndeNews / May 14

Drake Appears to Diss Lebron James on Leaked ‘Iceman’ Track

Drake appears to have taken aim at LeBron James on a leaked track from his upcoming ninth studio album, ‘Iceman.’ Dropping May 15, 2026, the album arrives after a dramatic rollout complete with ice sculptures and multi-episode livestreams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 14

Tim Hardaway Sr. Says LeBron James Isn’t Top 5 All-Time, Names 6 Players Ahead of Him

NBA legend Tim Hardaway Sr., who spent most of his career on the Warriors (1989-1996) and the Heat (1996-2001), is promoting his new book, ‘Killer Crossover,’ and appeared on the Run It Back Show by FanDuel to discuss it with Chandler Parsons, Lou Williams, and Michelle Beadle.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

The $170M Austin Reaves contract that would force Lakers to let him walk in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason believing their biggest challenge would be reshaping the roster after another playoff disappointment. Instead, they may soon face the possibility of losing Austin Reaves entirely.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Report: LeBron James had a petty complaint about the Lakers

LeBron James apparently felt slighted by the Los Angeles Lakers over a seemingly insignificant issue. The Lakers star James got upset with the team after a win in March over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Adou Thiero News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 13

Lakers' Adou Thiero Reveals Major Offseason Focus & NBA Summer League Status

During his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, athletic forward Adou Thiero didn’t see the floor much during the 2025-26 campaign, as he dealt with injuries and found it hard to crack the rotation with veteran players like Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia ahead of him on the depth chart.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 13

Lakers Predicted to Target Luka Doncic's Former Teammate This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a second-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the rebuild around Luka Doncic starts now. With roughly $48 million in cap space to work with, the front office has real decisions to make, starting with the wing position.

Rui Hachimura News / The Lead / May 13

What’s Rui Hachimura Worth After A Stellar Postseason Performance?

There was a somber feeling in the air as Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick and General Manager Rob Pelinka addressed the media on Tuesday morning. There’s no moral victory in a sweep, but they celebrated winning 50 games in the second year of the Luka Doncic era.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 14

Which of their own free agents should the Lakers prioritize?

This postseason has left the Lakers with many questions heading into next year. The Purple and Gold seemingly defied the odds to defeat the Houston Rockets despite missing Austin Reaves for most of the series and Luka Doncic for the entire postseason.

The 'Active 20-REB NBA game leaders' quiz

LeBron James reportedly upset with Lakers for wild reason

Did Austin Reaves play his way out of Los Angeles?

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka makes revealing comments on LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 13

Why LeBron James Felt Rob Pelinka & Lakers Took Him For Granted

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ season was one of firsts for the legendary forward. He was playing on an expiring contract for really the first time in his career, and then he missed Opening Night and the first 14 games due to injury for the first time.