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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 2
LeBron James Not Expected To Consider Major Pay Cut
The Los Angeles Lakers face a longer than expected offseason after losing in the first round in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves. L.A. now has major decisions to make, as the pressure is on to improve their team and build a contender around Luka Doncic.
NBA News / The SportsRush / May 2
'Price of the Throne': Luka Doncic Urged to Build ‘Championship Habits’ While ESPN Analyst Uses Nikola Jokic as Example
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season came to a disappointing end. Their championship aspirations fell through following their first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz
How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Source Close To Luka Doncic Reveals How He Really Feels About Playing For Lakers
A source close to Luka Doncic revealed to Dave McMenamin of ESPN how the All-Star really feels about playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in February.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 2
The Lakers ran out of time 
Up against the clock all season long, the Lakers ran out of time to find solutions before their season came to an end Time is a commodity that you can never have too much of.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Willingness To Offer Luka Doncic Whatever Contract Extension Structure He Desires
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks, they believed they locked up their long-term future with a superstar to build around for years to come.
Paul Pierce Says Lakers Need to Move on From LeBron James
Despite securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference behind a 50-32 record, the Los Angeles Lakers got handily demolished by the No. 6-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in a five-game first round playoff series encounter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Report: LeBron James Leaving Lakers Not Ruled Out
According to Sam Amick and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers has not been ruled out. James has a player option for next season. “So, might James think about finishing his career elsewhere in pursuit of a fifth ring?
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 2
Could the Lakers trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason?
Unless Nico Harrison is secretly running the Bucks as well, a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is a long shot for the Lakers this offseason. The Lakers already pulled off one generational heist since the calendar flipped to 2025.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Austin Reaves Finishes Fifth In NBA Most Improved Player Voting
Austin Reaves had been on a steady ascent since breaking into the NBA as an undrafted rookie, but he really took off during the 2024-25 season. Reaves entered the year as the third option behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but somehow found a way to level up his game even after the team swapped out Davis for Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Rob Pelinka Expresses Confidence In Lakers’ Trio Of LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers assembled one of the best “Big 3s” in the league after they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. The move gave the Lakers a star trio of LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Doncic that propelled the team to the third seed in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 2
Gilbert Arenas Hilariously Dresses Up In Clown Outfit After Losing 'Lakers In 5' Bet
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was confident enough to bet on the Los Angeles Lakers and hop onto the "Lakers in 5" bandwagon. Unfortunately, with the Lakers being eliminated from the playoffs, Arenas had to hold up his end of the bargain and dress up as a clown.
Rob Pelinka News / Fadeaway World / May 2
Rob Pelinka Reveals What Type Of Center The Lakers Will Look For This Offseason
Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka acknowledged the team's dire need of a center heading into the offseason. While speaking at the Lakers' end of season
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 2
NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Makes Feelings Clear About Los Angeles Lakers
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant players in NBA history. The best tenure of his career came when he won three straight titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers (2000-02).
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Austin Reaves Expected to Turn Down Huge Extension From Lakers, Test Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers have a handful of tasks with which to concern themselves now that the Minnesota Timberwolves cut short the team's first-ever playoff run with Luka Doncic, ending the title dreams of the historic franchise after just five games. Among the issues facing are L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Reggie Miller had to 'calm down' JJ Redick during meeting, HC was behaving 'childishly'
Redick seemed to be particularly touchy about being questioned as a first-year head coach.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
One key area Rob Pelinka must address to bolster Lakers' roster
Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office have their work cut out for them, and adding a center should be their top priority this summer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
We haven't seen the last of LeBron James in the NBA
As has become ritual in recent years, LeBron James will enter the offseason with question marks hanging over his future in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
A five-step plan to fix the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a disappointing end after the team's addition of Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. Here's a plan to get the team back on track.
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