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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 14
Rob Pelinka: Lakers Want To ‘Honor’ Process LeBron James Will Take
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has many important decisions to make in the coming months. The Lakers have upwards of nine free agents — including 41-year-old superstar LeBron James — and will have ample cap space to help build a contender around Luka Doncic.
LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
NBA Insider Reveals What Could Finally Push LeBron James Out of Los Angeles
As the dust settles on the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing playoff exit—swept 0-4 by the Oklahoma City Thunder—the spotlight now turns to LeBron James and his next move.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 14
'Not Accurate': NBA Insider Under Fire for False Narrative Around Luka Doncic & LeBron James
When Luka Doncic arrived in Los Angeles, the spotlight instantly shifted toward one looming question. Could two alpha superstars truly coexist? With fresh claims from NBA insider Bill Reiter fueling the drama, the noise only grew louder.
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 14
Lakers Expected To Be Aggressive On Trade Market This Offseason
This is an extremely important offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to take another step towards championship contention and build the roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / May 14
Kendrick Perkins raises Luka Doncic concern with harsh Joel Embiid comparison
Luka Doncic was a huge absence for the Lakers throughout the postseason, leaving a major gap in their playoff plans. After the Slovenian guard suffered a hamstring injury late in the regular season, there had been expectations around a possible return, but that was not confirmed.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
Skip Bayless Goes Off on LeBron James Over Lakers Future and 'Mickey Mouse' Title
The Los Angeles Lakers’ dream of a championship came to an abrupt halt with a disappointing 0-4 sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Lisa Leslie hits Lakers fans hating on LeBron James with Kobe Bryant truth
If the 2025-26 season was indeed Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ final year with the team he led to a championship in 2020, which followed Kobe Bryant’s retirement in 2016, Hall of Fame center Lisa Leslie says fans should be more appreciative.
Kobe Bryant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Nick Wright drops Kobe Bryant take he knows will aggravate Lakers fans
Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2026 offseason began when they lost Game 4 at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending that series in a sweep. With the frustration of the last few years, Lakers fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the glory days when the late Kobe Bryant was leading the franchise.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / May 14
Lakers Interested In Retaining Marcus Smart This Offseason
Veteran guard Marcus Smart was one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ main free agent acquisitions last offseason and it turned out to be an outstanding move.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
Stephen A. Smith Makes Wild Claim About Lakers’ Feelings Toward LeBron James and Klutch Sports
Another early playoff exit has thrown the Los Angeles Lakers right back into chaos mode. Having fallen to OKC in the Western Conference semifinals, people are now talking about growing tension surrounding LeBron James, his future, and the influence of Klutch Sports behind the scenes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Gilbert Arenas thinks it’s ‘dumb’ to hate Lakers’ Luka Doncic for Austin Reaves-Giannis trade request
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the 2026 offseason after their playoff sweep against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have some flexibility to work with this summer as they look to build a sensible roster around Luka Doncic, and some have suggested that the team throw their hat into the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Kicks on SI / May 14
Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Mambacita' Restocked Online
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's signature Nike sneaker line has plenty of exciting and inspirational themes. However, none are as meaningful as the "Mambacita" colorways.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Stephen A. Smith claims Lakers ‘don’t particularly like’ LeBron James
As speculation continues to build on whether or not future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James has potentially played his final game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, noted NBA Insider Stephen A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 14
Luka Doncic & Mark Walter Have ‘Regular’ Communication
The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive offseason ahead. New majority owner Mark Walter is in his first summer on the job, and has abundant cap space and roster spots to build a team around superstar Luka Doncic.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 14
Referee Austin Reaves Confronted Among Lowest Rated By Players
John Goble, the official Austin Reaves and Los Angeles Lakers surrounded following their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, did not receive a favorable grading in a survey conducted by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 14
LeBron James reportedly upset with Lakers for wild reason
Did one move by the Lakers rub LeBron the wrong way?
Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
The $170M Austin Reaves contract that would force Lakers to let him walk in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason believing their biggest challenge would be reshaping the roster after another playoff disappointment. Instead, they may soon face the possibility of losing Austin Reaves entirely.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13
Report: LeBron James had a petty complaint about the Lakers
LeBron James apparently felt slighted by the Los Angeles Lakers over a seemingly insignificant issue. The Lakers star James got upset with the team after a win in March over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Adou Thiero News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 13
Lakers' Adou Thiero Reveals Major Offseason Focus & NBA Summer League Status
During his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, athletic forward Adou Thiero didn’t see the floor much during the 2025-26 campaign, as he dealt with injuries and found it hard to crack the rotation with veteran players like Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia ahead of him on the depth chart.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 13
Lakers Predicted to Target Luka Doncic's Former Teammate This Summer
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a second-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the rebuild around Luka Doncic starts now. With roughly $48 million in cap space to work with, the front office has real decisions to make, starting with the wing position.
Rui Hachimura News / The Lead / May 13
What’s Rui Hachimura Worth After A Stellar Postseason Performance?
There was a somber feeling in the air as Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick and General Manager Rob Pelinka addressed the media on Tuesday morning. There’s no moral victory in a sweep, but they celebrated winning 50 games in the second year of the Luka Doncic era.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 14
Which of their own free agents should the Lakers prioritize?
This postseason has left the Lakers with many questions heading into next year. The Purple and Gold seemingly defied the odds to defeat the Houston Rockets despite missing Austin Reaves for most of the series and Luka Doncic for the entire postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 13
LeBron James may have to make a drastic free-agency decision this offseason
James is slated to pursue a new opportunity.
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