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NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Lakers Dealing With Uncertainty After Thunder Injury Update
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Luka Doncic for Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old has not recovered from his Grade 2 left hamstring strain and is currently considered week-to-week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Three things Lakers need to do vs. Thunder
OKC has been the best offensive team thus far in the playoffs, and for LeBron James and his crew to stand a chance, they'll have to find multiple ways to slow down this well-oiled machine. Here's how they can manage this.
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / May 4
Deandre Ayton Discusses Keys For Him In Lakers’ Series Vs. Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton came up big to close out the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and now he knows the team will need more of the same from him if they want to have a chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 4
Marcus Smart: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Toughest Player To Defend
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has defended every superstar in the league over the years, but it appears one stands above the rest when it comes to how challenging it is.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down on GOAT Debate With Bold LeBron James Take
Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James together in one sentence sounds contradictory and smells like a new controversy. While one has made his career playing for one of the best franchises over a couple of decades, the other has been in the news for all the wrong reasons for most of the time.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 4
JJ Redick: Thunder Do Not Commit Fouls
As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick is already planting some seeds with the officials. The narrative surrounding the Thunder the last couple of years is that they are allowed to play more physically than other teams without getting called for fouls.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
NBA Insider Shares Concerning Luka Doncic Update Ahead of Lakers-Thunder Series
The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off this year’s playoffs with a rocky start, missing key stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Many anticipated another early exit for the purple and gold, but they defied the odds by rewriting the narrative in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 4
Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season? 
The injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves seemed like they’d end the Lakers’ season prematurely. Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard had other ideas. While LeBron James has temporarily returned as the head of the Lakers snake, he needed a few members of his supporting cast to step up in a big way.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / May 4
Jake LaRavia: Lakers Respect But Don’t Fear Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get past the Houston Rockets in the first round, but now they face their toughest test yet taking on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 4
Stephen A Smith Refuses to Put Lakers LeBron James Over Michael Jordan as GOAT
The Los Angeles Lakers just took down the Houston Rockets in the first round, with LeBron James leading the charge, and with it, the GOAT conversation is back.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 4
Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Says LeBron James, Lakers Will Get Swept by OKC: 'Just Going to Be Difficult'
The Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in four games in the first round, have rested for days while awaiting their next opponent, and enter the Western Conference semifinals as defending champions with the NBA’s best record.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 4
JJ Redick Gives Key To Lakers Competing With Thunder
While JJ Redick was proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished in the first round against the Houston Rockets, he also knows their toughest challenge is ahead as they get set to take on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 4
The Lakers and their stylistic similarities to chess
I may not be very good at it, but I love chess. Not to the level that I love basketball, the NBA, or the Lakers, but it’s not too far off! The strategy,
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 4
Austin Reaves Sees No Issues With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Rate
Austin Reaves returned to the playoffs for Games 5 and 6, a much-needed boost for the Los Angeles Lakers who were short on ball-handlers and downhill drivers.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / May 4
Brian Windhorst shares concern over Luka Doncic rehab progress ahead of OKC series
The Los Angeles Lakers begin a difficult playoff challenge tomorrow. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a best-of-seven series as clear underdogs once again.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 4
ESPN Unanimously Picks Winner of Lakers-Thunder NBA Playoff Series
The Lakers defied the odds by overcoming the Rockets. Now, they face an even bigger challenge as they look to defeat the defending champions. Ahead of their big showdown, ESPN shared its pick for the series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 4
Jeanie Buss Reveals Why Luka Doncic Trade Had To Be Kept Secret
One of the defining moments of Jeanie Buss’ tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers’ controlling governor was the blockbuster trade that landed the storied franchise Luka Doncic.
Drew Timme News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Exclusive: How Drew Timme made the most of Lakers opportunity
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme back in November out of the G League, he didn’t know anything about the team’s system. He had just joined the Lakers’ South Bay affiliate via two-way contract, and was in the early stages of understanding the team’s concepts.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Jarrett Allen's Game 7 performance matches LeBron James in Cavaliers' history
One key role player made history as the Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the second round with a 114-102 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. While it took a total team effort for the Cavaliers to clinch their first-round series in seven games, Jarrett Allen stepped up more than anyone else.
Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 3
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura is Quietly Making NBA Playoff History
One of a few players on the current Los Angeles Lakers who is making a strong case to get paid in a big way during the upcoming NBA offseason is veteran forward Rui Hachimura.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Latest update on Luka Doncic doesn't sound good for Lakers
Luka Doncic does not appear to be anywhere close to returning for the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
Kendrick Perkins calls out Lakers' LeBron James in suprising playoff prediction
LeBron James is the self-proclaimed king, but can he help the Los Angeles Lakers pull off a Game 6 win in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets?
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