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Maxi Kleber Feeling Healthy Heading Into Offseason

With the Los Angeles Lakers facing elimination, JJ Redick was short on rotation options, particularly in the frontcourt. After playing just five players for the entire second half of their Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Redick was searching for different looks and someone else that could make an impact.

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Luka Doncic: Everyone On Lakers Needs To Get Better This Summer

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, they were hoping to make a deep postseason run despite not having a roster that was formed to their new superstar.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / May 5

LeBron James Had One Word After Nike's Big Reveal on Sunday

LeBron James may be up there in the years, and the Los Angeles Lakers just suffered a heartbreaking 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round.

Rob Pelinka News / Hardwood Heroics / May 5

Los Angeles Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka Wants to Focus on the Team’s Defensive Core Over the Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t end their season on a high note in the 2025 playoffs. In just five games, the Lakers’ problems were exposed by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Rob Pelinka News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 5

Rob Pelinka says Lakers will search for defensive wings during offseason

While the center position is the most necessary upgrade for the Lakers this offseason, it won’t be the only area Rob Pelinka targets over the summer. The strongest conclusion to take away from the Lakers’ abbreviated playoff run was how badly the team needs a playable center.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4

4 early Los Angeles Lakers trade targets in 2025 NBA offseason

After securing a top three seed in the Western Conference, there was strong belief that the Los Angeles Lakers could make a deep playoff run. However, those beliefs were quickly dashed as the Lakers were thoroughly outplayed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.

Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / May 4

2 Years Before Splurging $15 Million in Dallas, Luka Doncic Purchased a $2.15 Million Property in Slovenia

When Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, it came as a shock to the system. Not just from a basketball sense, but from a moralistic human one as well.

Stephen A Smith News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Stephen A. Smith warns ‘grossly underpaid’ LA Lakers star cannot be traded, ‘you’re going to get shortchanged’

The LA Lakers should be careful with changes to their roster this off-season, Stephen A. Smith warns. It is not a kneejerk reaction to claim the LA Lakers need to change their roster following their first round elimination in the NBA Playoffs.

George Karl News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 4

George Karl Takes Another Wild Shot at Lakers After Playoff Meltdown

The Los Angeles Lakers' season ended earlier in the week, as they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the second consecutive season, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round, something many did not think would happen this season.

Bronny James News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 4

Bronny James confirms he’ll play in Summer League for Lakers

After a rookie season spent largely in the G League, Bronny James will continue his development with the Lakers Summer League team in the offseason. After so much hullabaloo around the draft, Bronny James’ rookie season played out largely behind the scenes and without much fanfare.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 4

Lakers' Luka Doncic Named International Face of NBA by Dwyane Wade

The Los Angeles Lakers season ended abruptly. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated L.A. in a gentleman sweep fashion. It was not the outcome many expected.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Report: Lakers Projecting Nothing But Confidence About Signing Luka Doncic To Extension

According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are projecting nothing but confidence about signing Luka Doncic to an extension. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Bronny James Opens Up About First NBA Season With Lakers: ‘I Was Under A Lot Of Pressure’

During an interview with Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports, Bronny James opened up about his first NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James split time between the Lakers and South Bay Lakers. “I was under a lot of pressure,” James said.

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Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Austin Reaves Makes Exciting Announcement After Lakers' Loss to Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Sent home by Minnesota in just five games, the Lakers were unable to meet the lofty expectations that came with a duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4