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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 12
3 takeaways from Lakers Game 4 loss vs. Thunder 
With their season on the line, the Lakers played with the necessary desperation to try to extend it one more game. Even after it looked like the third quarter was headed down a familiar path, LA righted the ship and actually won that quarter.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Luka Doncic Makes Personal Announcement After Lakers’ Elimination
Luka Doncic watched Monday night from the sidelines as the Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Lakers 115-110 at Crypto.com Arena to complete a second-round sweep, a game that came down to the wire before Oklahoma City pulled away in the final minute.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 12
Watch: Thunder outlast Lakers in Game 4 to complete series sweep
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 on Monday to complete the series sweep. The first quarter wasn’t a pretty display of shooting for either team.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Lakers’ offseason begins, with all eyes on LeBron
The Lakers won 53 games. Then ran into the Thunder and ran out of answers. Now comes the tricky part. Building around Luka Doncic while figuring out what the present still looks like.
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.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 12
Lakers go down with a fight against Thunder in Game 4
On the brink of elimination, the Lakers went down swinging. LA overcame its second-half woes and took OKC all the way to the final minute before losing late, 115-110, as the Thunder completed the sweep.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 12
Lakers’ Season Ends With Sweep By Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers had their season come to an end in front of a sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena with a 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Is LeBron James Retiring After 23rd NBA Season?
LeBron James played the final game of his 23rd NBA season on Monday night, hoping to help the Los Angeles Lakers avoid a second-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
Deandre Ayton Under Fire After Stephen A. Smith’s Harsh Criticism
The Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, hasn’t gone too well. While LeBron James is doing everything he can at 41, the same thing cannot be said about Lakers starting center Deandre Ayton.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Thunder send Lakers home
Monday night in the NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers roared back to tie their second-round series with the Detroit Pistons, while LeBron James missed a go-ahead shot in the final seconds as the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Ric Flair reveals why he keeps cutting wild promos on Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to avoid elimination in their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Monday night brings Game 4 to the forefront of the series, with the Lakers trying to stave off elimination and force a Game 5 back in Oklahoma City.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Lakers’ Marcus Smart reveals legends who inspired his elite defense
Marcus Smart has earned a reputation for being one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA throughout his career so far. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard didn’t hesitate to name the two players who inspired him to develop his playstyle.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
How Lakers’ potential X-factor wants to impact Thunder series
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers sit one game away from elimination after their Game 3 loss in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Lakers Game 4: Will Luka Doncic, Jalen Williams Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Monday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Los Angeles enters Monday’s game trailing 0-3 in the series after losing at home to Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Saturday night.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 11
JJ Redick Believes Lakers Have Maximized Themselves This Season
The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves facing elimination on Monday night as they host the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their second round playoff series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 11
Only Three Lakers Are Safe Heading Into the 2026 NBA Offseason
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of a second-round exit, down 0-3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder with Luka Doncic yet to play a single minute of the series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton crushed over new ‘DominAyton’ chain
Although there is enough accountability to go around amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ 0-3 deficit versus the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals, Deandre Ayton will be an easy target for the public.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 11
LeBron James’ Options Going Into Summer Of 2026
This season has been one unlike any other for LeBron James. Just by stepping on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers he made history, becoming the first player to ever suit up for a 23rd NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 11
Should the Lakers Move On From LeBron James? Byron Scott Makes Bold Statement
While the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a defeat in Game 3 of the semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, former Lakers’ head coach Byron Scott expressed an unpleasant take against the side’s stalwart, LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 11
JJ Redick Maintains Belief In Deandre Ayton
Throughout the season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has continually spoken about center Deandre Ayton and his importance to the success of this team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / May 11
Lakers Slapped With Concerning News Ahead of NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a precarious situation in their Western Conference semifinals matchup. After struggling to contain a highly efficient and athletic Oklahoma City Thunder squad, the purple and gold have been forced to confront a much steeper challenge than they faced in the previous round against the Houston Rockets.
Arizona Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 10
Lakers linked to North Carolina center in latest mock draft
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder following Saturday's loss in the Western Conference semifinals. Even though they could pull off a miracle and make a comeback, eyes are starting to turn towards the Lakers' choices in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt
Luka Doncic can’t wait to get back on the floor and help the Los Angeles Lakers. Until then, he’ll have to find ways to keep his juices flowing, and he recently did so at the expense of his teammate, Jarred Vanderbilt.
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