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A new report reveals the Lakers have growing interest in retaining a key veteran guard who was originally recruited by Luka Dončić. The post Luka Dončić’s Recruit Now Emerging as Lakers Offseason Priority appeared first on HEAVY.
The Lakers’ roller coaster of a 2025-26 season came to an end on Monday night with their second round Game 4 loss to the Thunder. The ending came both later and sooner than expected. After 23 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James proved that he’s still among the NBA’s elite. With Luka Doncic sidelined for...
Gary Payton predicted LeBron James could make a shocking move to the Golden State Warriors if he chooses to leave the Lakers after their playoff exit.
The 1996 NBA Draft may be considered one of the greatest incoming class of rookies, featuring future Hall-of-Famers like Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and none other than Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant. However, 13 teams passed on the high school prodigy, including the Charlotte Hornets who drafted him. Coming soon, Nike will […] The post Nike Kobe ‘Draft Day’ release trolls NBA teams that passed on Bryant in 1996 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have Luka Doncic on the floor during their playoff elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Slovenian superstar suffered a late-season hamstring injury that really derailed Los Angeles’ season. The six-time All-Star whom the Lakers acquired in arguably the biggest fleece in NBA history certainly is the future of the […] The post Lakers’ 3 best free agent targets to build roster around Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end on Monday night as they were swept out of the Western Conference Semifinals by the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers fanbase has come to expect championship contention each season, and following the team’s sweep by the Thunder, head coach JJ Redick […] The post JJ Redick finds ‘darn close’ silver lining despite Lakers’ playoff sweep by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers have a big decision to make with Austin Reaves hitting free agency. Luka Dončić has made his feelings clear on his teammate's future.
Los Angeles Lakers is linked to intriguing offseason ideas, including building around familiar pieces if a Luka Doncic path ever opens up.
On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept their way into the Western Conference Finals with a tight road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their second round series. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his first big scoring night of the series in this one, Ajay Mitchell once again impressed, scoring 28 […] The post Chandler Parsons says he’d take Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell over LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Nobody out of those people saw my MRIs" - Luka Doncic wasn't pleased with the media after Lakers playoff exit without him Basketball Network
Dirk Nowitzki said the Lakers looked capable of beating almost any team before Luka Doncic’s injury derailed their playoff hopes.
The Los Angeles Lakers are in for a big offseason, and it seems like these five players will probably not survive their makeover.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to the future, after getting swept out of the NBA Playoffs on Monday. Los Angeles lost four games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka is discussing how the team plans to build around Luka Doncic. “The archetype of the roster that we […] The post Rob Pelinka says what Lakers fans already know about Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sometimes, making appearances on First Take can lead to wild moments, like when rapper Cam’ron talked about LeBron James and his son, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James. During an appearance on First Take on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Smith asked Cam’ron about an old comment. The rapper claimed that if the Lakers won a […] The post Cam’ron leaves Iman Shumpert speechless with LeBron James ‘actually made a teammate’ mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Monday night, as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals, 115-110. One day later, the Lakers brass held their exit interviews. Head coach J.J. Redick spent a good deal of time at the podium, addressing several topics. […] The post JJ Redick’s take on area of need points to LeBron James uncertainty with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James might retire this offseason after being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Los Angeles Lakers have exited the NBA playoffs after their conference semifinals loss to the OKC Thunder, and Luka Doncic has expressed his feelings clearly.
If there was any lingering doubt about whose team the Los Angeles Lakers are going forward, general manager Rob Pelinka made that very clear at his end-of-season news conference on Tuesday. Pelinka did not hide the fact that the Lakers are committed to building around Luka Doncic as the team’s focal point going forward. Pelinka … The post Lakers make it clear that they are not building around LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season officially came to an end with a tough home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4, completing a sweep. While the Lakers put up a much better fight in this one than in previous games in the series, they ultimately weren’t able to make […] The post Lakers’ Rob Pelinka drops obvious LeBron James admission after loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A new replay angle of Chet Holmgren’s clutch dunk against the Lakers reignited debate online over whether the Thunder star traveled late in Game 4.
There is no doubt that LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history. His tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has lasted way longer and been way more successful than anybody would have guessed when he joined the team in 2018. In fact, his eight-year tenure with the team was longer than […] The post LeBron James’ best options for next season after Lakers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dillon Brooks may be LeBron James’ chief hater, but even he has some respect for what the Los Angeles Lakers star has accomplished. Brooks was in attendance at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. on Monday to watch James and the Lakers be eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a four-game sweep. Despite his … The post Dillon Brooks had surprising comment about LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to a second straight Western Conference Finals with a narrow road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their series. The Thunder are now 8-0 in these playoffs, made even more impressive by the fact that the majority of the games have […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell did not stutter about ‘killer’ who delivered final blow to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James told reporters after Monday’s playoff elimination that he needs to “recalibrate with his family” before making any decision on his future . The league held its breath, because at 41 years old, entering his 24th potential season, every LeBron decision now carries the weight of finality. Whether he plays one more year or […] The post Why LeBron James’ retirement tour would be best with Golden State Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
