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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 6
'Hope Jeanie Trades You': WWE Legend Ric Flair Blasts Luka Doncic for Remaining Sidelined in Lakers-OKC Series
Despite being underdogs, the Los Angeles Lakers jumped to a 7-0 run. But they couldn’t sustain their scoring as the Oklahoma City Thunder won 108-90. LeBron James’ heroic effort felt short, and he emphasized the gap that teammate Luka Doncic has left due to his injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 6
LeBron James Explains How Son Bronny in the Locker Room Keeps Him Motivated
LeBron James found a fresh source of motivation within the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room.With a whole legacy behind him and having his name repeatedly brought up in the GOAT debate, LeBron James recently spoke about what keeps him driven to be his best.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Lakers’ Marcus Smart savagely responds to JJ Redick’s take after loss to Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers, to their credit, performed much better against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their semifinal contest on Tuesday night.
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
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 6
ESPN Insider Exposed After Spreading False News on Luka Doncic’s Visit to Spain: 'Completely Wrong'
Another day, another time Brian Windhorst has talked himself into the crosshairs of NBA media and fans alike. Once more, it’s about broaching the Luka Doncic subject too.
Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / May 6
'Cost Himself Millions': Austin Reaves’ Embarrassing Night vs. Thunder Sparks Uncomfortable Talk From Lakers Nation
Austin Reaves has been back for three games, and unfortunately, in all of them, the Los Angeles Lakers have failed to breach 100 points. In the last two games as a starter, he had 30 shots but only scored 23 points.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 6
WWE Legend’s Wild Take on Lakers' Luka Doncic Is Turning Heads
Ahead of Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off their second-round playoff series, the Los Angeles Lakers officially ruled out superstar guard Luka Doncic, who is still not ready to return from his Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered back on April 2.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 6
3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 1 loss vs. Thunder 
Well, that wasn’t a particularly encouraging loss. Despite facing a Thunder team coming off a week of rest, the Lakers were the ones who looked out of sorts for most of Tuesday’s Game 1 loss.
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.
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt's Gruesome Finger Injury Gets Telling Reaction From Thunder Bench
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers got their second-round playoff series underway against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center, and despite keeping Game 1 close at times, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company pulled away in the second half and never looked back.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Austin Reaves endures historically poor playoff shooting game in Lakers' loss
Without a co-star to rely on, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first game of their second-round series.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Lakers’ LeBron James reveals LA’s breakdowns in Game 1 loss to Thunder
LeBron James didn’t mince words after the Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt gets diagnosis for gruesome finger injury
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a full dislocation of his right pinkie finger during Game 1 of their series against the Thunder on Tuesday.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
JJ Redick had five words about Lakers’ struggles against the Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder begin their Western Conference playoffs semifinals series on Tuesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard
The Lakers are going into the second round without Luka Doncic. What comes after that remains unclear. Coach JJ Redick said there is “no update” on Doncic’s status as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, per Eurohoops.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 6
LeBron James gets emotional about playing with son Bronny
For James, the NBA isn't just about professional basketball. It's also about family.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 5
Deandre Ayton Believes Marcus Smart Is ‘True Leader’
The two most important additions for the Los Angeles Lakers last summer were starting center Deandre Ayton and former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 5
'Can’t Even Write That Script in Hollywood': LeBron James on Bronny Stepping Up Without Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic
LeBron James has everything an NBA player aspires to achieve. The rings, the records, and a legacy etched on the very walls of time. Yet, the highlight of the 2026 playoffs for him has been sharing minutes with his son, Bronny.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Luka Doncic Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tuesday night vs. OKC Thunder?
LeBron James has earned the respect of his teammates following a stellar showing against the Houston Rockets. But the truth is, King James alone might not be able to take the Lakers over the line when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 5
Wild LeBron James fact emerges ahead of Lakers-Thunder series
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers kick off Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, and when James takes the court, he'll notch another wild bit of trivia.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming
The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes. Doncic is not close to returning from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will miss the start of the series against the Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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