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Austin Reaves Takes Blame For Lakers Struggling Against Thunder

From the moment the ball went up, things went downhill for the Los Angeles Lakers in their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers trailed by 23 points after one quarter and 31 at halftime on their way to an embarrassing 43-point loss.

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'I Wake Up F—— Doubtful': LeBron James Delivers Most Relatable Message Ever About Life At 41

At 41 and in his 23rd season, LeBron James is still putting up All-Star numbers. In 56 games this year, he’s averaged 20.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while shooting 51.1%.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 4

JJ Redick Identifies Biggest Factor In Lakers’ Blowout Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a dominant March, had a chance to show they should be taken as serious contenders when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 4

How Luka Doncic Can Still Qualify For NBA Awards Despite Not Playing 65 Games

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had been playing at an MVP level, but disaster struck in Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic was forced out of the game due to a left hamstring injury, and an MRI later revealed a Grade 2 strain that will keep him out for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season and potentially beyond.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Sneakers on SI / April 4

The Nike Kobe 11 'Fade to Black' & 'Mamba Out' Return After Ten Years

As hard as it is to believe, it will soon be the tenth anniversary of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's final NBA game on April 13, 2016. The only thing that could exceed Nike's incredible marketing push leading up to the bittersweet game was a 60-point performance from the Black Mamba himself.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 4

LeBron James mocked by viewers after struggling golf swing in viral clip

LeBron James continues to explore new challenges away from basketball, with golf becoming an increasing focus in his life. The Lakers star only recently took up the sport but has quickly developed a strong connection to it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 4

Watch: Austin Reaves Snaps at OKC Fan After Luka Doncic Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have a great game against the OKC Thunder, as not only did they suffer a disastrous defeat, but they also saw their star player, Luka Doncic, go down to a hamstring injury.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 4

Fox Sports Analyst Calls Lakers 'Fake Louis Vuitton' After Three Straight Losses to Thunder

The Purple & Gold have been through the gamut of bad labels from ‘washed,’ ‘confused,’ and ‘with a championship identity.’ But after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the defending champions with a 43-point deficit, the second highest score-gap after a 49-point defeat to Dallas in 2017, they got a new nickname.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 4

LeBron James Reveals How Kobe Bryant Fooled Him With a Trick Gesture

A video of LeBron James hilariously enacting Kobe Bryant’s iso play during the 2008 Olympics went viral on social media. Years later, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar got deeper into how Bryant used his famous hand signal to trick the four-time NBA champion.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3

Jalen Williams Felt 'Spooked' After Luka Doncic Injury Moment Against OKC

Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over the past month, Doncic had been the driving force behind the Lakers’ surge.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Bronny James gets grim prediction about his NBA career

In 64 NBA games, Bronny has averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 assists per game in 7.4 minutes per outing.

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Kendrick Perkins Warns Lakers Against Offering Austin Reaves A Max Contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder gave the Los Angeles Lakers a reality check on Thursday, blowing them out 139-96 at Paycom Center. The game was over almost as soon as it began, and Kendrick Perkins stated on First Take that it showed that the Lakers cannot win it all with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves leading the way.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / April 3

LeBron James Reveals Top 3 Highlight Moments From His 23-Year Long Career

Over two decades in the NBA, LeBron James’ career has featured some unforgettable moments. It’s hard to choose one legacy-building moment over another because they are so big in magnitude.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Lakers' JJ Redick Addresses Luka Doncic Decision Before Injury

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick came under intense scrutiny after the team’s tough loss Thursday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Lakers, 139–96, in front of a home crowd at the Paycom Center.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3

Marcus Smart Backs Deandre Ayton Through Lakers Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers just took a 139-96 beating from the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic leaving in the third quarter with a left hamstring injury.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 3