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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the future of LeBron James and the Lakers, the Dodgers problems, the Angels and more.
Share • May 16, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James' NBA future has been a hot topic for the Los Angeles Lakers following their second-round exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even his eldest...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday. It ended what was once a promising season for the Purple and...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Skip Bayless strongly believes that LeBron James still has one more year in him, with the star forward having just completed his eighth season with the Los Angeles...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Two new assistant general managers will help in scouting and player development plus analytics, while their El Segundo training facility will get upgrades.
Share • May 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
General manager Rob Pelinka says of the 41-year-old star that "any team, including ours, would love to have LeBron James on their roster."
Share • May 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Has LeBron James taken his final bow as an NBA superstar? Here are the odds now that the Lakers' season is over.
Share • May 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James is going to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not for the NBA max, probably not even close to it, but he is going to run it back with Luka Doncic, Austin...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers were just swept out of the NBA playoffs by the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. And yes, that's going to dominate the headlines. But if...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Luka Doncic pushed back against media speculation surrounding his injury status after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the 2026 NBA playoffs by the defending...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
While everyone expects the Lakers to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 31-year-old two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA champion, it's the wrong move.
Share • May 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Lakers star LeBron James says he hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll play what would be his 24th season in the NBA or retire.
Share • May 12, 2026 at 1:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Ric Flair is not done firing shots at Luka Doncic. The WWE legend criticized the Los Angeles Lakers guard once again on Monday. The team announced on Sunday that he will...
Share • May 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night for Game 4, with Oklahoma City leading the Western Conference semifinal series 3-0 and looking to...
Share • May 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 0-3 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. They face elimination and could get swept in Game 4...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Luka Doncic was once again on the receiving end of a Ric Flair rant on X. The WWE legend fired another shot at the Los Angeles Lakers guard on Saturday. It came after...
Share • May 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers are trying to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit against a talented Thunder team that has controlled the...
Share • May 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
What is shocking about the Thunder's win Saturday night is they steamrolled to victory over the prone body of an NBA legend.
Share • May 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The NBA playoffs have reached the conference semifinals, and several teams have seized commanding leads in their pursuit of the NBA Finals and basketball's ultimate...
Share • May 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
While the superstar guard's presence on the court doesn't mean the Lakers could upset Oklahoma City, it would give them a better idea of where they stand.
Share • May 10, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.
Share • May 10, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Game 4 is Monday night.
Share • May 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers hope home advantage can help turn the series in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday as they trail 2-0 in the Western semifinals...
Share • May 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
JJ Redick's focus on "the task at hand" and his emphasis on a player-led culture continues to push the Lakers amid a playoff series deficit to the...
Share • May 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.
Share • May 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Patrick Everson breaks down how one bettor cashed in their chips on a potential $500k payout. That and more in this week's big bets.
Share • May 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Find out how Will Hill is wagering on the NBA playoffs, including why he's backing Oklahoma City to sweep the Lakers.
Share • May 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.
Share • May 8, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.
Share • May 8, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson watched the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Needless to say, the...
Share • May 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the Lakers are not happy with the officiating as they fell behind 2-0 to the defending...
Share • May 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James made history in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar became the first player in NBA history to play in...
Share • May 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves suffered an injury scare in the third quarter of Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday...
Share • May 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Ric Flair made headlines following his X post on Tuesday. The WWE legend fired a shot at Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic for not suiting up in Game 1 of the NBA...
Share • May 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers head into Thursday's Game 2 facing immediate pressure after Oklahoma City dominated the opener 108-90 and looked every bit like the defending...
Share • May 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James forged strong bonds with his former teammates. He continues to root for them after their NBA careers, as well as those still playing in the league. The Los...
Share • May 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James is one of the richest athletes in the world. The NBA superstar continues to play at an elite level despite being 41 years old. He also remains one of the...
Share • May 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The gruesome injury included the bone breaking through the skin, but his finger is back in place and splinted as he begins the recovery process.
Share • May 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Hamstring injury could be severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his...
Share • May 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored only 18 points and had seven turnovers, but Oklahoma City looks too deep and too tough for the Lakers.
Share • May 6, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst
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From the Web › The Big Lead
New footage emerged Tuesday showing exactly how Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt hurt his hand against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old exited in...
Share • May 6, 2026 at 2:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Luka Doncic missed Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday. He is still recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered on April 2 and has...
Share • May 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission.
Share • May 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Friday. They defeated the Houston Rockets in six games despite playing without Luka Doncic...
Share • May 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, with Oklahoma City...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Luka Doncic remains sidelined for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the Western Conference semifinals. The superstar guard suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury during an...
Share • May 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Deandre Ayton had a very strong series against the Houston Rockets and the Lakers need him to replicate that performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Share • May 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Luka Doncic continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered during an NBA regular-season game on April 2. He missed the first-round series against the...
Share • May 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers head into their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder as underdogs. They will face the...
Share • May 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
If one of two of the most-storied franchises could somehow win the title, it would be a bigger win for a few bettors. Patrick Everson explains.
Share • May 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.
Share • May 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.
Share • May 3, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their path towards an NBA championship after beating the Houston Rockets, but LeBron James was focused on another Houston star Friday...
Share • May 2, 2026 at 6:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.
Share • May 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder.
Share • May 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers head to Houston for Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead, while the Rockets try to keep their comeback push alive after winning two straight elimination...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Is this it for LeBron James in the NBA? We continue to speculate on whether this is it for James. I have a feeling it might be, but what happens over the next few days...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Houston Rockets kept their NBA playoff series alive and trimmed the first-round deficit to 3-2 with a 99-93 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was Houston's...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.
Share • April 30, 2026 at 5:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
After his inspiring play on a Game 3 overtime win against the Rockets in Houston, the 41-year-old star has looked mortal.
Share • April 30, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers mount a late rally after falling behind by 13 points early in the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Rockets, who host Game 6 on Friday.
Share • April 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers return to Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night for Game 5, with the Lakers holding a 3-1 first-round series lead and a chance...
Share • April 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Bronny James has gotten some opportunity to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in this year's NBA playoffs, having appeared in all four games against the Houston Rockets so...
Share • April 29, 2026 at 6:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in...
Share • April 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series despite the absence of stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The 41-year-old LeBron James led the...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.
Share • April 26, 2026 at 11:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers commit 24 turnovers and only make five three-pointers as the Houston Rockets pull away in the third quarter en route to a 115-96 win in Game 4.
Share • April 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets meet Sunday for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, with the Lakers holding a commanding 3–0 lead after a...
Share • April 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
His first postseason points comes in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.
Share • April 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Not only have the Lakers proven they can beat the Houston Rockets, but they've also shown they're capable of defeating Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
Share • April 25, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James put on another ageless performance and the Lakers showed proved once again they are one of the NBA's top clutch-time teams in their Game 3 win.
Share • April 25, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Even though Austin Reaves was was unable to play, Marcus Smart had a big night with 25 points, 10 assists, five steals and two blocks in an overtime win.
Share • April 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets head into Friday's Game 3 with Los Angeles holding a 2–0 series lead after controlling the first two games at home...
Share • April 24, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.
Share • April 24, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.
Share • April 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.
Share • April 22, 2026 at 7:50 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets.
Share • April 22, 2026 at 4:50 AM