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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / AirJordanChronicles / April 17
Luka Doncic Expresses Gratitude to NBA, NBPA Following Personal Decision Involving Daughter
A recent ruling decision has officially changed the trajectory of the 2025-26 NBA awards race. Luka Doncic has expressed his feelings on a decision that was more than basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 17
Lakers' JJ Redick Emphasizes 2 Things Needed to Beat Rockets
The NBA playoffs will officially get underway for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, with the storied franchise playing host to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in Game 1 at Crypto.com Arena.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise 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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 17
JJ Redick Gives Reality About Deandre Ayton’s Importance To Lakers
Deandre Ayton is the X-factor for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for their first round series against the Houston Rockets. Head coach JJ Redick has been clear about that all season, but it became especially true when Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) were ruled out indefinitely.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / April 17
Report: Retirement an option on table for Lakers' LeBron James
LeBron James will lead the Lakers into the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the favored Houston Rockets in Los Angeles in what could be the final series of his storied 23-year career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
LeBron James’ stance on a retirement tour has been revealed
LeBron James’ future is up for debate again, this time answering the question about whether he actually wants a retirement tour. James is not seeking a farewell tour season, according to Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 17
Report: LeBron James not seeking farewell tour, undecided on future
We don’t know when Lakers super-duper star LeBron James will call it quits. Based on his comments earlier this season, he doesn’t know, either. But he knows and everyone knows the time is near.
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.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / April 17
Jake LaRavia Breaks Down Lakers’ Pregame Ritual
One thing that has been apparent to anyone watching the Los Angeles Lakers this season is that this team has excellent chemistry and camaraderie with one another.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Decision After Anthony Edwards Snub While Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham Get Approval
The NBA recently dropped a game-changing announcement on Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham that has fans buzzing. In a bold move, the league has granted Doncic and Cunningham eligibility for the 2025-26 season awards, thanks to their Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 17
Does LeBron James Want Farewell Tour Before Retiring?
While LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are squarely focused on their upcoming playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the two sides will also have some big decisions to make this offseason as well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 17
LeBron James Happy To See Bronny In Position To Earn Playoff Minutes
Out of all the things Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has accomplished in the NBA, he continually cites playing alongside Bronny James as his greatest feat.
Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 17
Luke Kennard: Lakers Believe They Have Chance Against Rockets Despite Outside Expectations
Luke Kennard was the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone trade deadline acquisition, but it has paid off much more than anyone expected. The Lakers sent out Gabe Vincent’s expiring deal for Kennard and the sharpshooting guard became an immediate boost for the group offensively.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 17
Lakers could bring LeBron James back under one condition
If James wants to stay in Southern California, he's going to have to make some concessions.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
LeBron James to set another record at the start of Lakers' first-round series
LeBron James will make history just by stepping on the court on Saturday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 16
Lakers get bad news on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the season in the worst possible way. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, their two leading scorers, fell with complicated injuries.
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