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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3
Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James Drops 1 Truth Bomb on Luka Doncic’s Future With the Team
The Los Angeles Lakers’ first postseason run with Luka Doncic has not gone as expected after they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3
'Loyalty Hard To Come By These Days': LeBron James, Lakers Gets Swiped By Former Center Waived For Alex Len
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 1-4 upset against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending hopes for a deep run. On Thursday, former Lakers center Christian Wood spoke out about his former team.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Luka Doncic Predicted to Decline Max Deal From Lakers With Bigger Goal in Mind
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic can re-up with the team on August 2 of this year for more than $225 million, but a couple of prominent NBA insiders don't see it going down that way. That doesn't mean Lakers fans need fret.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Former rival calls for Lakers to ‘move on’ from LeBron James
A former rival of both LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers believes both sides would be better off going their separate ways.
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.
Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / May 3
What sources close to Luka Doncic are saying about his future with the LA Lakers
Luka Doncic’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers is still up in the air, with insiders providing a major update. Luka Doncic had his entire career trajectory shaken up when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 2
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Feelings Clear About Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic is clearly among the best ten players in the NBA. However, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was unable to help the team get past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 2
Mike Bresnahan names the two elite centers he wants LA Lakers to target in free agency
The LA Lakers need to strengthen in the off-season with their limitations exposed in the NBA Playoffs. There were no arguments with the LA Lakers elimination in the NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves fully deserved their 4-1 series win.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Lakers Facing Backlash for Making Decision Against Luka Doncic's Wishes
The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season concluded abruptly with a 4-1 first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. A significant factor in their early exit was their lack of size and interior defense, which was exploited by the Timberwolves throughout the series.
Lakers Were All But Guaranteed to Lose Game 6
Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite losing 103-96, it really seemed at one point that the Lakers could come back and win.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / May 2
Three Centers Lakers Could Pursue After Early Exit
The Lakers now enter the offseason far earlier than expected, and they must use the coming months to fill gaping holes in their roster around LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / May 2
JJ Redick's Lakers Future After NBA Playoff Loss Gets Major Update
A season that had the makings of something special came to a screeching halt on Wednesday, as the Los Angeles Lakers were dominated 4-1 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Report: Luka Doncic ‘Widely Expected’ To Sign New Deal With Lakers
According to Sam Amick and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Luka Doncic is “widely expected” to sign a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic has a few options at his disposal. “Depending on Dončić’s preference, he has multiple pathways to his next contract,” Amick and Buha wrote.
LeBron James Won't Convince Luka Doncic to Stay With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA superstar guard Luka Doncic has a big decision to make this summer. Doncic was presumably expecting to still be playing, but instead the Lakers were beaten in a five-game "gentleman's sweep" in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith Talks Looming Free Agency
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith became an indispensable member of the team as soon as he was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets. Tasked with being a professional 3-and-D player, Finney-Smith gave the Lakers a real boost as a veteran presence who could hit a three, defend opposing team's best wing players, and play high I.Q.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 2
LeBron James suffered concerning injury in Lakers' season-ending loss
LeBron James struggled in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2
Lakers rumors: JJ Redick’s job status after playoff disaster
JJ Redick’s first season as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach ended in disappointment, with the Minnesota Timberwolves exploiting the Lakers’ weaknesses in a five-game first-round series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 2
NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Makes Feelings Clear About Los Angeles Lakers
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant players in NBA history. The best tenure of his career came when he won three straight titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers (2000-02).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Reggie Miller had to 'calm down' JJ Redick during meeting, HC was behaving 'childishly'
Redick seemed to be particularly touchy about being questioned as a first-year head coach.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
One key area Rob Pelinka must address to bolster Lakers' roster
Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office have their work cut out for them, and adding a center should be their top priority this summer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
We haven't seen the last of LeBron James in the NBA
As has become ritual in recent years, LeBron James will enter the offseason with question marks hanging over his future in the NBA.
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