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NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 13
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Impressed By LeBron James
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on their way to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season after sweeping LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / May 13
Deandre Ayton Has Not Yet Thought About Option On Lakers Contract
The offseason is officially underway for the Los Angeles Lakers after they were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It’s a massive offseason for L.A., as they could have upwards of nine free agents, including Deandre Ayton.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 13
LeBron James may have to make a drastic free-agency decision this offseason
James is slated to pursue a new opportunity.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 13
Did Austin Reaves play his way out of Los Angeles?
Can the Lakers continue on with Reaves?
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 / Lakers Nation / May 13
Luka Doncic Doesn’t Want Lakers To Trade Austin Reaves For Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason as they look to build a roster that can compete for a championship. One of the most important involves the future of Austin Reaves, who is expected to decline a player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 13
'What About Them Picks?': Shannon Sharpe Blasts Rob Pelinka While Defending LeBron James
After the Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, a majority of the blame fell on LeBron James. But analyst Shannon Sharpe believes
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 13
'You Don’t Respect Athletes': 2x Super Bowl Champion Defends Lakers’ 2020 Title Against Barstool Sports
Super Bowl LIV and LV Champion, LeSean McCoy, is defending LeBron James after Barstool Sports dismissed the Lakers’ 2020 championship, arguing that the Orlando bubble presented unique mental challenges that only professional athletes can truly respect.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 13
Jeanie Buss Addresses LeBron James’ Statue Debate Amid Uncertain Lakers Future
Even as the Lakers’ second-round exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder closed another chapter, LeBron James’ next move remains anyone’s guess, including, it seems, Jeanie Buss’.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Rob Pelinka Sends Powerful Message About LeBron James’ Future With Lakers
Just as things are moving after a disastrous sweep off, the situation around LeBron James seems to take a turn. Recently, addressing the media, Rob Pelinka clarified that the organization has no intention of pressuring LeBron into making a quick decision about his future.
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.
Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
The $160 million contract Lakers must give Austin Reaves in free agency
Austin Reaves has evolved from an overlooked developmental success story into one of the most important players for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the team faces an intriguing financial crossroads.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
2 players Lakers must trade after Thunder sweep to help Luka Doncic take next step
For the Los Angeles Lakers, getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder was not merely about injuries or unfortunate timing. It was a brutal exposure of organizational complacency.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Why Lakers must move on from LeBron James after getting swept by Thunder
Nostalgia is not a strategy. The Los Angeles Lakers must know this. There just comes a point in every sports partnership when emotion must step aside and reality takes control.
Rui Hachimura News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 13
Rui Hachimura ‘widely believed’ to want to stay with Lakers in free agency 
Throughout the majority of the Lakers’ red hot March, Rui Hachimura was coming off the bench as a key reserve. Two months later, with the season on the line, he was having one of the best games of his career while trying to save the Lakers from elimination.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 13
Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye Clash Over LeBron James Lakers Statue Debate
The debate over whether LeBron James has done enough to earn a statue in Los Angeles just took a heated turn. The disagreement has left everyone wondering if a single championship is enough to join the legends outside the arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 13
Charles Oakley Explains Why He’d Rather Play With LeBron James Than Michael Jordan
Charles Oakley played 224 games alongside Michael Jordan and is regarded as one of Jordan’s closest friends. However, when it came to choosing his dream teammate, Oakley surprised many with his preference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Lakers expected to explore Giannis trade; reality may be tougher
The Lakers are doing their homework on Giannis Antetokounmpo. That part makes sense. Multiple reports say Los Angeles plans to explore trade scenarios this summer.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Luka Doncic's Injury Revealed to Be 'More Severe' After Initial Diagnosis
Luka Doncic did not play in the 2026 NBA playoffs after he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the final weeks of the regular season. Without their best player, the Los Angeles Lakers had to rely on LeBron James and Austin Reaves in the postseason.
Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13
Austin Reaves is being linked to two teams in free agency
Austin Reaves will have options from coast-to-coast as he hits free agency this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers star Reaves has known interest from both the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report Tuesday by Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
Notable update emerges on Deandre Ayton’s future
Deandre Ayton might end up being a one-and-done in L.A. The Los Angeles Lakers center Ayton could potentially opt out of his contract with the team to test free agency this summer, Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 12
Cameras Catch Luka Doncic Failing to Hide Frustration Over JJ Redick’s Bizarre Decision as Lakers Suffer Humiliating Sweep
With just 12.2 seconds left and the Lakers trailing by three, JJ Redick pulled his hottest shooter from the floor, and the cameras caught exactly what Luka Doncic thought about it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 12
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka makes revealing comments on LeBron James
So, do the Lakers want James back next season to see how this story could end? Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sent a clear and strong message about that.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 12
JJ Redick Wants Core Trio Of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & LeBron James Back Next Season
The Los Angeles Lakers’ core trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James had some growing pains throughout this season, but once things clicked, they took off and looked like one of the best teams in the NBA.
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