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Lakers Predicted To Land $35 Million Former No. 1 Pick In Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers ended up falling at the first hurdle in the 2025 playoffs, losing in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves. One of the biggest issues for the Lakers in that series was not having a starting-caliber big man, and they plan to get one this offseason.

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Report reveals ‘primary reason’ Lakers got a discount on Luka Doncic trade

A report recently shed some light on the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers' first-round playoff exit shouldn't skew overall narrative of the Luka Doncic trade

LeBron James takes a swipe at Lakers front office

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

‘It’s not his fault’… NBA expert wants LeBron James to join New York Knicks for Luka Doncic reason

Sports analyst Ric Bucher thinks LeBron James will have to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James finished the seventh season of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 3

Skip Bayless Makes Bold Prediction About LeBron James' NBA Future

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers had their season come to an end when they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

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The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz

How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / May 3

Luka Doncic Reportedly Asked Los Angeles Lakers to Trade for a Specific Player

The debate over whether or not Luka Doncic, also known as “Luka Magic,” has lost his fourth-quarter magic is a hot-button issue. In the meantime, Doncic, 26, reportedly asked the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for a specific NBA player, per Athlon Sports.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 3

Dorian Finney-Smith says he hasn’t thought about player option for next season

Even with the Lakers eliminated, Dorian Finney-Smith will not even think about his offseason contract decisions until June at the earliest. Dorian Finney-Smith had a relatively good year in a Lakers uniform.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Could the Cavs Sign LeBron James This Summer?

The Luka Doncic trade is one of the rare moments in sports history where everyone remembers exactly where they were or what they were doing when the news broke. The moment the trade was announced, the Los Angeles Lakers became championship contenders.

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

LeBron James Could Leave Lakers Before Retirement: Report

21-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James had a solid individual showing against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a doomed five-game first round playoff series loss, but the 6-foot-9 superstar has a big decision to make this summer after coming up short in the first round for the second straight season.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 3

Breaking Down All Possible Contract Options For Lakers' Luka Doncic

Five-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic's first season in L.A. ended not with a bang but with a whimper. The 6-foot-6 pro, injured center/power

J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

JJ Redick’s job status with Lakers is revealed

JJ Redick was gentleman’s swept out of the first round during his first season as an NBA head coach, but the leash is still apparently a good amount longer for him.

Lakers' first-round playoff exit shouldn't skew overall narrative of the Luka Doncic trade

LeBron James suffered concerning injury in Lakers' season-ending loss

LeBron James takes a swipe at Lakers front office

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The 'Most wins for each NBA franchise' quiz

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

Massive Trade Proposal Has Lakers Move on From Austin Reaves

Finishing a second straight season with a five-game first round playoff defeat certainly isn't how the Los Angeles Lakers likely envisioned their spring to go.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Rich Paul Sends Clear Lakers Message After LeBron James News

After the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating 103-96 Game 5 loss Wednesday night, all eyes have transitioned again to the offseason decision of 21-time All-Star LeBron James.

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Rob Pelinka News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 3

Rob Pelinka says Lakers will explore ‘every single unturned stone’ to add center to roster in offseason

After a first round exit in the playoffs, Rob Pelinka will do everything he can to add a center to the Lakers. All season long, it was clear the Lakers needed a center.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Former NBA Coach's Clear Warning for Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic just finished his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2025 trade deadline. The Slovenian star led the squad to the No.

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

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick Hold Private Meeting

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season ended in spectacularly disappointing fashion on Wednesday, when the club couldn't capitalize on the Minnesota Timberwolves missing 40 triple tries to extend their first round playoff series beyond an eventual 103-96 Game 5 Minnesota victory.

Magic Johnson News / Lakers Nation / May 3

Magic Johnson Congratulates Timberwolves For Beating Lakers In 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers were riding high entering the 2025 NBA Playoffs, securing the third seed in a loaded Western Conference after acquiring Luka Doncic at the trade deadline.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 3

Austin Reaves Dealt With Left Big Toe Sprain During Playoffs

Heading into postseason play, the Los Angeles Lakers had lofty expectations with a three-headed monster in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 3