LeBron James named several personal factors that will shape his retirement decision after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but Bronny James was not one of them.
Speaking to reporters after his Lakers were eliminated from the postseason by the defending champion Thunder on Monday night, star forward LeBron James wasn’t ready to discuss his next steps, as Dave McMenamin of ESPN relays.
LA Lakers fans were furious with Deandre Ayton after the center showed off a new “DominAyton” chain while the team was still dealing with playoff pressure.
Have we seen the last of LeBron James as an NBA player? The superstar forward did not say much about what his future plans are following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of a second-round series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Lakers fans often draw plenty of criticism stemming from narratives that have formed about the environment at Crypto.com Arena. But with the Lakers facing elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, there was an inspiring presence felt from the fanbase even as the defending NBA champion came away victorious.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite leading the league in scoring, Luka Doncic had to watch from the sidelines as the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the Conference Semifinals. The 6x All-Star helplessly watched as even questions were raised about his fitness and his will to return.
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.
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.
The Lakers are one loss away. Down 3-0 to the Thunder, the margin is gone. The message is simple. Win today. Then win tomorrow. That’s what coach JJ Redick told his players after Sunday’s practice, keeping it focused and direct.
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.