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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 3
LeBron James Contract Situation Could Be Disastrous For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive summer in front of them after their season ended on Wednesday night at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. L.A., who entered this series as the favorites, was beaten down by a much more physical, athletic, and younger team across the board.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
JJ Redick may have the same complaint about Luka Doncic as Mavs had
Was player conditioning — specifically that of superstar Luke Doncic — to blame for the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit? Following the team’s 4-1 first-round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach JJ Redick echoed the reported concerns about Doncic that led to his surprise trade from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this season.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 3
Austin Reaves Dealt With Left Big Toe Sprain During Playoffs
Heading into postseason play, the Los Angeles Lakers had lofty expectations with a three-headed monster in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
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?
Lakers Notes: LeBron Suffers Injury, Luka Future Uncertain, Free Agency Plans, More
The Los Angeles Lakers have sadly been eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round, prompting questions about what this means for the team in the future.
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 / Fadeaway World / May 3
5 Players Who Could Leave The Los Angeles Lakers In 2025 Offseason
After getting bounced in five games by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, a series where Rudy Gobert looked like Wilt Chamberlain on the glass
Los 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.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Luka Doncic's Ex-Mavericks Teammate Floated as Trade Target for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers need to find a big man to pair with Luka Doncic, and who better than someone the team already knows plays well alongside him? That
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 3
NBA Insider Names $97 Million Center as Lakers' High-End Summer Trade Target
The Los Angeles Lakers tried to land a big man to complement Luka Doncic ahead of the NBA's February trade deadline, and they had a deal done for Mark
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 3
After two decades, LeBron James has become expendable
Even legends can't defy Father Time.
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.
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 / 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.
Luka Doncic 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.
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.
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.
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