JJ Redick had quite a lot of controversial moments in the playoffs. Back in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Redick had a heated argument with referee Ben Taylor.
Now that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season has come to an end after being swept by the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, Austin Reaves has a lot to think about regarding his future.
The Los Angeles Lakers came into the playoffs knowing about Luka Doncic’s unavailability. But what they did not know was how costly that would turn out to be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.