‘Season Is Over’ — NBA Champion Urges Lakers To Shut Down Luka Dončić To Wave White Flag on ‘Dysfunctional’ Year
Kendrick Perkins urges the Los Angeles Lakers to shut down Luka Dončić, declaring their season over due to team dysfunction.
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Kendrick Perkins sounds off with ‘first-round exit’ Lakers playoff prediction
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back in his playoff prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers, using a dead-bird analogy in his outlook on the Western Conference. Perkins isn’t buying into the hype surrounding LeBron James and the Lakers blowout win against the Phoenix Suns without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Perkins can’t see the Lakers […] The post Kendrick Perkins sounds off with ‘first-round exit’ Lakers playoff prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JJ Redick calls out media for doubting Lakers this season
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns on Friday to guarantee a top-four spot in the Western Conference playoffs. And head coach JJ Redick wanted to make sure that he was proving the doubters wrong in doing so. It’s been a dramatic year in Tinseltown. The future status of LeBron James looks uncertain. Reports…
Channing Frye says Lakers are cooked if LeBron James is number one option
LeBron James has kept the Lakers steady, but Channing Frye sees a much bigger problem ahead. Los Angeles locked up the No. 4 seed at minimum in the West and home-court advantage for its first-round series, per ESPN. That should feel like a win. Instead, the mood around the team has shifted after Luka Doncic […] The post Channing Frye says Lakers are cooked if LeBron James is number one option appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Injured Lakers star Luka Doncic reunites with his young daughters in Slovenia amid bitter legal war with ex-fiancee
The Los Angeles Lakers star had initially jetted to Spain to begin an intensive and specialized rehabilitation program in Madrid before making a trip back to Slovenia.
Luka Doncic Is in Slovenia Amid Ongoing Recovery as Off-Court Situation Adds New Twist
Luka Doncic is staying in Slovenia as he recovers, but a fresh off-court development is adding intrigue to his ongoing situation.
Longtime Analyst Drops Controversial Take on LeBron James Leading Lakers in Luka Doncic’s Absence
A veteran analyst stirred controversy with a strong opinion on LeBron James carrying the Lakers in Luka Doncic’s absence, igniting debate.
Luka Doncic Could Make Shocking Return in First Round Amid Spain Visit, Austin Reaves Likely to Miss Out
NBA insider Ramona Shelburne claims Luka Doncic can still return if the LA Lakers can force a long first-round series.
Jarred Vanderbilt Addresses Tension With JJ Redick as Both Sides Move Forward
Jarred Vanderbilt shared that he and JJ Redick discussed the heated altercation during the game against the OKC Thunder, and noted that both have moved on from the incident
Phoenix Sun Star Dillon Brooks’ Trash Talking Origin Story Is Absolutely Hilarious
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is, by almost any measure, a good NBA basketball player. He’s averaging 20.3 points per game for a playoff team while playing some of the best defense in the league. And yet when Brooks’ name gets brought up in discussions among basketball fans, it’s rarely about how talented the 30-year-old former Oregon […] The post Phoenix Sun Star Dillon Brooks’ Trash Talking Origin Story Is Absolutely Hilarious appeared first on BroBible.
Nuggets HC Addresses Tough Decision on Nikola Jokic’s Availability Amid Award Eligibility Dilemma
Nuggets HC David Adelman faces Nikola Jokic's availability call as wrist injury leaves him at 64 games, risking MVP eligibility under 65-game rule versus Spurs.
Who Will Los Angeles Lakers Face in the NBA Playoffs? Every Scenario Explained
Los Angeles Lakers playoff scenarios hinge on the final game, with Luka Doncic's injury and the seeding battle determining potential matchups against the Houston Rockets or the Minnesota Timberwolves.
JJ Redick admits rivals eager to face injury-hit Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the final weekend of the 2025-26 NBA regular season in a vulnerable position, short-handed due to significant injuries. With star guard Luka Doncic sidelined by a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and key contributor Austin Reaves out with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury, the team sits at 51-29, … The post JJ Redick admits rivals eager to face injury-hit Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
“What Does Luka Do Better?”: Showtime Lakers Legend Boldly Claims LeBron James is Better Than Luka Doncic
LA Lakers legend Mychal Thompson contends LeBron James is still better than Luka Doncic.
"First Option LeBron James is Still Very Much Alive": Fans Hail Lakers Superstar’s Insane Production Without Luka Doncic – Sportskeeda
"First Option LeBron James is Still Very Much Alive": Fans Hail Lakers Superstar’s Insane Production Without Luka Doncic Sportskeeda
“Everybody Wants To Play Us”: JJ Redick Drops Truth on Opposing Teams’ Excitement To Play Hobbled Lakers
Lakers coach JJ Redick claims opposing teams are excited to play their injury ravaged roster in the playoffs.
Lakers’ JJ Redick gets real on Western Conference seeding: ‘Everybody wants to play us’
JJ Redick is fully aware of how playoff teams in the Western Conference are looking at the Los Angeles Lakers as they near the end of the 2025-26 regular season. Los Angeles finds itself in a vulnerable spot going into the playoffs. They secured a postseason berth for the fourth consecutive year but see significant […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick gets real on Western Conference seeding: ‘Everybody wants to play us’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JJ Redick reveals Marcus Smart plan amid injury return
LOS ANGELES – Help is on the way for the banged up Los Angeles Lakers as Marcus Smart is set to make his injury return against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Smart’s return comes at a crucial time when the Lakers are still fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference standings. Prior to the […] The post JJ Redick reveals Marcus Smart plan amid injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers Get Encouraging Update Before NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers finally got a win on Thursday night. LeBron James led a hobbled Lakers side to a much-needed 119-103 victory against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. James willed his side to a win with 26 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists. The 41-year-old had to carry a much ...
Lakers might go this far to save NBA season, but cost might be great
The Lakers must weigh the risks of rushing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back from injury during the NBA playoffs, with long-term consequences potentially outweighing short-term gains.
Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James On Verge Of Major NBA History Against Suns
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns in California.The Lakers are coming off a 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center.LeBron James finished the game with 26 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11/17 from the field and 3/5 from […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James On Verge Of Major NBA History Against Suns appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Insider Reveals Reason LeBron Wanted Anthony Davis Traded
NBA pundit Colin Cowherd revealed that he has inside knowledge that LeBron James growing unhappy with Anthony Davis played a role in the Los Angeles Lakers trading him. Last season featured the all-time shocking blockbuster trade of the Lakers acquiring Doncic in exchange for Davis and Max Christie. The trade came out of nowhere when […] The post Insider Reveals Reason LeBron Wanted Anthony Davis Traded appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Reacts After JJ Redick Called Him Out
Deandre Ayton reacts after JJ Redick called him out as the Lakers center delivers a strong performance against the Warriors. The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Reacts After JJ Redick Called Him Out appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers Could Miss Key Guard in Critical Game vs Phoenix Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers could be without a key guard as injury concerns grow before a critical game vs the Phoenix Suns. The post Los Angeles Lakers Could Miss Key Guard in Critical Game vs Phoenix Suns appeared first on Heavy Sports.