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NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 22
LeBron James Loved Competing Against Alex Caruso In Playoffs
Alex Caruso is once again playing a pivotal role for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they look to become the first repeat champions since 2018. His performance against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers was nothing short of masterful, even if the stats don’t jump off the page, as it’s always been with Caruso.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
LeBron James got brutally honest about why Lakers lost to Thunder
LeBron James did not mince words when discussing why the Los Angeles Lakers were so overmatched by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 22
Austin Reaves Rehabbed Oblique Injury With Dodgers
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic both suffered significant muscle injuries in the same game, on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves had a Grade 2 left oblique strain and was given a 4-6-week recovery timeline, while Doncic’s Grade 2 left hamstring strain was closer to 6-8 weeks.
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 22
Jarred Vanderbilt says relationship with JJ Redick ‘ended up good’ 
At times this season, the dynamic between Jarred Vanderbilt and Lakers head coach JJ Redick was rocky, in obvious and subtle ways. It was never more apparent than their very vocal argument in a late regular-season loss against the Thunder.
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Lakers Nation / May 22
Lakers Not Expected To Have Best Trade Offer For Giannis Antetokounmpo
After years of rumors, posturing and inaction, the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo appear on track for a divorce in the summer of 2026. They made one last gasp to try and persuade him to stay with their offseason acquisition of Myles Turner last summer, but the team stumbled and missed the playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 22
Lakers may already have a trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo
More often than not, the Los Angeles Lakers will be tied to every single big-name player who becomes available. As such, and given that LeBron James will probably leave in free agency, it's not much of a surprise to see them tangled up in trade rumors for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Bobby Portis backs ‘perfect’ LeBron James move as Lakers uncertainty grows
LeBron James’ future is already one of the NBA’s biggest summer storylines after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 22
'We Failed in Talent': LeBron James Gives Harsh Reality Check About Lakers Roster Ahead of Pivotal Offseason Decisions
It doesn’t matter how old LeBron James is or what he has besides him. A sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder will haunt his Lakers legacy. If we see it from a simple lens, the Akron Hammer couldn’t push the Purple and Gold to a single win.
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.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / May 22
'More of an Urgency': LeBron James Has 39 Days Left to Decide on His Lakers Future, Warns NBA Insider
LeBron James completed his historic 23rd season and entered an extended off-season. But before he could catch his breath, the superstar has an important question staring right at him: Will he play next season?
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / May 22
Los Angeles Lakers’ Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Package Just Leaked
One trade, many teams, no certain future. This has been pretty much how the highly sought Giannis Antetokounmpo situation stands currently. Though the Los Angeles Lakers may not be the favorites to land Antetokounmpo, reports surrounding a potential blockbuster trade are already beginning to surface as the offseason approaches.
Mitch Kupchak News / AirJordanChronicles / May 22
Mitch Kupchak Reveals Why Lakers Never Feared Zone Defense During Shaq-Kobe Era
In April 2001, the NBA called the NBA teams’ front office leaders to vote on the legalization of zone defense. Among the teams supporting the rule changes were the Los Angeles Lakers, a team expected to be hurt the most by the newly proposed rules.
LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / May 22
LeBron James Makes His Feelings Crystal Clear About Expectations for Next Season
With the Los Angeles Lakers concluding yet another disappointing season, the rumors regarding LeBron James’ future are on the rise. Playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the purple and gold brigade got swept clean 0-4.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 22
LeBron James Reveals What Makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Unstoppable
LeBron James lauded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the ‘head of the snake’ after the Thunder star secured his second consecutive NBA MVP award. James praised the guard’s ‘unstoppable’ playstyle on the Mind the Game podcast following Oklahoma City’s playoff sweep of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Ball Exclusives / May 21
LeBron James says free agency decision could be delayed until August
Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James is now an unrestricted free agent for the first time since joining the Lakers in 2018, but he said it could be a little while until he makes a decision on his future.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
Lakers' reported trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo is revealed
The Lakers are pursuing the disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo on the trade market this offseason.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 21
LeBron James' former teammate urges him to join Knicks or Cavaliers
James wasn't playing in the NBA playoffs like a player who's ready to retire.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
LeBron James’ future with Lakers may come down to one key deadline
LeBron James’ future remains unclear ahead of what would be his 24th season in the NBA. After the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, questions swirled about whether or not James would retire or play another year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 21
Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi not expected to permanently join Lakers front office
Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said that with Mark Walter as the majority owner, the Lakers would spend everywhere possible to improve the franchise.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 21
LeBron James Explains What Makes Victor Wembanyama Special Outside Of Height
Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA with the highest expectations seen since Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was drafted by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2003.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 21
Lakers' LeBron James outlines timeline for deciding plans for this upcoming season
The Lakers haven't reached the Western Conference Finals since the 2022-23 season and have been eliminated in the first round three times over the past six seasons.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 21
Jarred Vanderbilt Updates State Of Relationship With JJ Redick After On-Court Confrontation
The confrontation between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and forward Jarred Vanderbilt was a brief one, but still one that caught the eye of many watching the game.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / May 21
Luka Doncic Reportedly Reaffirmed Major Decision About His International Basketball Future
Luka Doncic had quite a disappointing season. While he looked in some red-hot form for the Los Angeles Lakers, things quickly got worse as the Slovenian star’s season ended due to an injury.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21
Lakers’ Luka Doncic doubles down on huge offseason basketball decision
After spending last summer recalibrating his physique, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will now spend the offseason recovering from a hamstring injury, which kept him sidelined in the playoffs.
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