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'We Have a Serious Problem': Kendrick Perkins Recently Blasted NBA Officiating After OKC-Lakers Controversy

47 free throws were attempted on May 7, 2026, during Game 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series. For former NBA player turned analyst, Kendrick Perkins, it called into question the integrity of league whistles Perkins’ statement came during his appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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LeBron James’ status continues to hover over Lakers

The Lakers know one thing heading into the summer; Luka Doncic is their franchise centerpiece. Everything else feels a little less certain. As outlined by a Los Angeles Times roundtable, one of the biggest questions facing the organization is what comes next for LeBron James, who turns 42 years old at about the midway point of 2026-27.

Luguentz Dort News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 2

Lakers May Face Major Obstacle in Potential Pursuit of Thunder's Lu Dort

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to make drastic roster changes during the NBA offseason, aiming to build a winner around superstar guard Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

Rich Paul Shares Untold Story Behind LeBron James’ Famous Game 7 Block

No matter how many times we replay LeBron James’ chasedown block in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, it still feels fresh. But according to his agent, Rich Paul, the sequence that led to The Block may have started long before Andre Iguodala went up for that layup.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

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

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / June 2

LeBron James Explains How He Remembers Handshakes With Teammates

Arguably LeBron James’ greatest asset on the basketball court is his mind as he truly has one of the highest basketball IQs in the history of the NBA. But one random way his brain capacity shows itself is with the handshakes he shares with his teammates.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / June 2

LeBron James: Chris Paul Is One Of Best Point Guards To Ever Play

This offseason, one of the biggest stories is whether Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will choose to continue his illustrious career for a 24th season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / June 2

NBA hail ‘amazing’ move after Luka Doncic’s $500m pledge

Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers contract is worth $165m and he earns tens of millions of dollars annually in endorsements – and he is putting that money to work.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 2

Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President And Head Of Global Partnerships

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Yao Williams II Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships. Williams will lead the Lakers’ global partnerships team,

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 2

Prosper Karangwa Expected To Remain With 76ers

This offseason is a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to get back into championship contention. In order to do that, they not only need to improve their roster, but other aspects of the organization as well.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / June 2

The Austin Reaves reason why Jeff Teague wants LeBron James to leave the LA Lakers

Jeff Teague believes LeBron James should leave the LA Lakers if the franchise is truly putting Austin Reaves ahead of him. The reaction came from disbelief, not disrespect toward Reaves.

Maxi Kleber News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 2

Does Maxi Kleber still have a role with the Lakers?

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

LeBron James Linked to Warriors as Potential Free Agency Path Emerges

LeBron James had a disappointing end to the season when the Los Angeles Lakers lost 0-4 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, looking at the 41-year-old’s performance, few critics could point to a flaw.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

Andre Drummond Shares Incredible LeBron James Story That Explains His Basketball IQ

LeBron James has been taking everyone by surprise with his incredible physical conditioning. Playing in the NBA at 41 years of age is not a joke. And he is doing it with utmost finesse.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 2

Julius Erving Picks LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant

There are always arguments over the greatest players in the history of the NBA and many of them involve Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and current superstar LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / June 2

Gilbert Arenas’ co-host bizarrely compares LeBron James’ career to the Fast and Furious franchise

Rashad McCants praised LeBron James as an all-time great before making one of the strangest comparisons about his never-ending NBA run. The former NBA player was not questioning James’ place in history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / June 2

Rich Paul Reveals LeBron James Told Dwyane Wade First About His Cleveland Decision

Hours before LeBron James stunned the sports world in 2014 with the biggest NBA free agency, he shared his secret with Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 1

Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden

As long as LeBron James‘ future remains uncertain, speculation about another return to the Cavaliers will continue. As outlined by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, James would address one of the Cavs’ biggest needs while bringing unmatched playoff experience to a roster still searching for a breakthrough.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1