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Lakers Could Make Major Trade Swing on Joel Embiid: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a starting center, and a possible route to acquiring All-Star Joel Embiid may be available if Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is bold enough to take a chance on the injury-prone big man.
The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players with the most career assists can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Bill Simmons makes wild Joel Embiid, Lakers trade proposal
The trade ideas are forming now that the Los Angeles Lakers are in offseason mode. Bill Simmons, however, blurted out a wild proposal involving Joel Embiid Monday.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 5
Kevin Love Questions LeBron James After Lakers Star Makes Personal Announcement
On the evening of Monday, May 5, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Met Gala will roll out its red carpet for "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,".
Lakers Could Land $104M All-Star Center This Offseason
The Los Angeles Lakers are embarking on a crucial offseason following a brutal end to their 2024-25 NBA season. Los Angeles fell short of getting out of the first round of the postseason, falling to the size of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
LeBron James reveals why he cannot attend Met Gala
LeBron James’ load management has officially extended off the court. The Los Angeles Lakers star James took to his X page on Monday to announce that he would be missing Monday’s annual Met Gala (at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, N.Y.) because of his knee injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Report: Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ To Lakers
According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Luka Doncic is “fully committed” to the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August.
NBA News / The SportsRush / May 5
Celtics Legend Lists the Last Milestone Steph Curry Needs to Join LeBron James and Michael Jordan
Stephen Curry cemented himself on many pundits’ top-10 players of all-time lists after leading the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight years in 2022.
Rich Paul News / Lakers Nation / May 5
Rich Paul Feels Lakers Roster Wasn’t Close To Being Championship-Caliber
Going into the postseason, there was a lot of optimism surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances to make a deep run. With how strong they ended the season behind the trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, many felt the Lakers could potentially reach the NBA Finals.
Breaking Down All Future Draft Picks LA Has
The Los Angeles Lakers are in win-now mode following the acquisition of Luka Doncic. While a rebuild is not on the table, the team's first-round playoff exit suggests that a retooling is necessary.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
LeBron James confirms Met Gala status after postseason injury
For those wondering if Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will attend the 2025 Met Gala, we finally have an answer. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his status for the 2025 Met Gala on the day of, Monday, May 5, 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 5
LeBron James confirms knee injury, benches himself for Met Gala
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said he will be unable to attend Monday night's Met Gala due to a knee injury that he sustained last week. James previously was announced as honorary chair for the iconic fashion event that serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
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.
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