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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 / HITC / May 12
The golf joke that became a running gag around LeBron James this season
LeBron James has spent two decades making basketball look familiar, but his newest sporting obsession has made him look like a beginner again. Golf has become part of James’ public life, turning quiet rounds into viral moments and giving fans a different view of the Lakers’ star.
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 / EssentiallySports / May 12
Luka Doncic Responds to Ric Flair’s Jibes, Calls Out Falsified Reports About His Injury
Luka Doncic could only sit and cheer his Lakers teammates against the Thunder. The Slovenian understood good and well how his inclusion could have changed the tide of the series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 12
Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker Call Out JJ Redick on Air After Bizarre Decision Seals Lakers’ Humiliating Sweep
With 12.2 seconds to go, the Los Angeles Lakers were trailing by three and had the chance to tie the game. Still, JJ Redick decided not to use one of his deadliest weapons.
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 / Silver Screen & Roll / May 12
The Lakers can proud of how they went out against Thunder 
LOS ANGELES – Entering Monday’s contest, it was clear that the Thunder were a better team than the Lakers. Oklahoma City had won every playoff game against LA in blowout fashion and swept the regular-season series 4-0.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 12
Luka Doncic Withdraws From 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
A strained left hamstring prevented Luka Doncic from being on the court when the Los Angeles Lakers had their season come to an end, and an ongoing custody battle for his two daughters is going to prevent the proud Slovenian from representing his country this summer.
LeBron James News / Field Level Media / May 12
LeBron James: Too soon to determine future plans
LeBron James wasn't ready to make a decision about his NBA future in the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers' season-ending loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 12
LeBron James Remains Noncommittal On Future After Playoff Elimination
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to play 23 NBA seasons, and now that the year has come to an end as the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the second round of the playoffs at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 12
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder
In a season defined by their resiliency, the Lakers ended the year in a fitting manner. With their backs firmly against the wall, the team responded with its stiffest punch.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
LeBron James Had the Los Angeles Lakers Crowd Erupting After This Moment With Alex Caruso
LeBron James gave the Los Angeles Lakers crowd one final playoff moment to celebrate after jawing with former teammate Alex Caruso during Monday night’s elimination game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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