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Monday, May 4, 2026
Lakers rule Luka Doncic out for Game 1 at Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to face the NBA's top overall seed without their leading scorer Tuesday, as they ruled out Luka Doncic for Game 1 of

Lakers vs. Thunder Game 1 Preview: Does L.A. have a miracle in them?

The second round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder begins on Tuesday on the latter’s home court. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City...

Thunder not taking Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1

The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers twice in the final two weeks of the regular season.,The Thunder won those two games by an av

2025-26 NBA Playoffs Semi-Finals: Discussion Thread

With the first round complete, these are going to be the matchups for the second round of the playoffs. Eastern Conference Semi- Finals (1) Detroit vs. (4) Cleveland (2) New York vs. (7)...

Lakers announce Luka Doncic’s injury status for Game 1 vs. Thunder

Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers led by LeBron James need all the help in their NBA Playoffs Game 1 bout with the Thunder, but it looks like Luka Doncic will not be ready yet.

Jose Soriano Adds Another Accolade to Historic Start to Season

Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Soriano’s hot start to the season earned him his first American League Pitcher of the Month award. The right-hander has been a bright spot for the Angels in the...

Former Lakers forward’s playoff no-show raises red flags at a career crossroads

Brandon Ingram may have to relocate again during the upcoming summer.

Lakers Preparing for OKC Without Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to play in the Western Conference semifinals without superstar Luka Doncic. The Lakers managed to get past the Houston Rockets in the first round with Doncic...

Marcus Smart Explains How Luka Doncic’s Absence is Actually Helping Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating the playoffs without superstar Luka Doncic, who has been out since April 2 with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The Lakers were playing without both Doncic and...

It sure sounds like Lakers have moved on from this year's haunting Thunder nightmare

The Los Angeles Lakers do not fear the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Deandre Ayton Discusses Keys For Him In Lakers’ Series Vs. Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton came up big to close out the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and now he knows the team will need more of the same from him if they want to...

Lakers expected to compete with Celtics for $133 million Nuggets NBA champion, per report

A recent report indicates the Los Angeles Lakers will pursue a former lottery pick this summer.

Bleacher Report picks clear side in Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debate

Luka Doncic has the historic stats, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the trophies—see why Bleacher Report just flipped the script on the 2018 NBA Draft order.

LeBron James is same age as both head coaches in Lakers-Thunder series

The King is simply built different.

Lakers predicted to sign $3M Finals champion as perfect fit with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

The Lakers have missed out on this guy once, but this offseason they will be looking to pursue even harder.

Marcus Smart: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Toughest Player To Defend

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has defended every superstar in the league over the years, but it appears one stands above the rest when it comes to how challenging it is. Ahead of the...

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the only blockbuster on Lakers’ radar after playoff chaos

Giannis may not be only superstar available when the summer arrives.

UCLA Baseball Wins Big Ten Regular Season Title Outright

No. 1 UCLA baseball has not shown any signs of slowing down their dominant 2026 season. And now, the Bruins have won the Big Ten regular season title after sweeping Michigan State in a series over...

JJ Redick: Thunder Do Not Commit Fouls

As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick is already planting some seeds with the officials. The narrative surrounding the Thunder the last...

NBA Playoffs Mailbag

As normal, it’s been a while since we’ve had a mailbag. And I won’t make any promises of it returning with any regularity, particularly with the chaotic schedule coming up for the Lakers this...

Lakers’ missed trade target is crashing into LA’s price range after playoff struggles

Keon Ellis is going from high value to budget-friendly for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season?

The injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves seemed like they’d end the Lakers’ season prematurely. Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard had other ideas. While LeBron James has temporarily returned as...

Thunder Star Could Return From Injury in Game 1 Against Lakers

Defeating the defending NBA champions will be a big challenge for the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. And accomplishing that feat could become even more difficult for the...

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Respect But Don’t Fear Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get past the Houston Rockets in the first round, but now they face their toughest test yet taking on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder. To no...

Lakers fully vindicated for chasing veteran free agent after standout Round 1 series

Maybe adding Tobias Harris is not such a bad idea for the Los Angeles Lakers after all.

JJ Redick Gives Key To Lakers Competing With Thunder

While JJ Redick was proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished in the first round against the Houston Rockets, he also knows their toughest challenge is ahead as they get set to take on the...

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Earns First NL Pitcher of the Month Honor

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani earned the first National League Pitcher of the Month Award of his career, MLB announced on Monday. Ohtani won the award for his performance...

The Lakers and their stylistic similarities to chess

I may not be very good at it, but I love chess. Not to the level that I love basketball, the NBA, or the Lakers, but it’s not too far off! The strategy, the tactical decisions, the way every...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Sees No Issues With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Rate

Austin Reaves returned to the playoffs for Games 5 and 6, a much-needed boost for the Los Angeles Lakers who were short on ball-handlers and downhill drivers. With Reaves back in the fold, the...

Angels Urged to Trade Mike Trout Before His Early-Season Surge Fades

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is off to hot start this season. He is leading the American League with 30 runs, ranks second with a .433 on-base percentage and has hit the fifth-most...

Deandre Ayton’s fiery new edge could decide how Lakers fare vs. Thunder

The Lakers face a tough task in round two against the Thunder, but if Deandre Ayton's mentality shift is here to stay, they have a real chance.

Luka Doncic injury update is bad news for Lakers fans before Thunder series

Doncic's status is one of the top storylines as the Lakers take on the Thunder.

Lakers doubted again as ESPN unanimously picks Thunder series winner

We've heard this story before..

Biggest question for each second-round playoff series: Can Lakers hang? Can Knicks bigs slow down Joel Embiid?

The conference semifinals get underway Monday night

JJ Redick: Thunder Are One Of ‘Greatest Teams Ever’ In NBA History

Head coach JJ Redick did a great job leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets, a collective effort that required each player that hit the court. Redick was able to keep the group...

UCLA Football Adds More Commits to No. 4 Recruiting Class in Nation

After a disappointing 2025 season, UCLA football is starting to head in the right direction under new head coach Bob Chesney. Chesney led James Madison to its first College Football Playoff...

Lakers’ dream free agent center doesn’t look so perfect after first-round showing

Jalen Duren struggled mightily in the first round against the Orlando Magic.

Bronny James, Lakers fans have extra reason to enjoy demise of Celtics, Jaylen Brown

Yeah, this one probably feels pretty good.

Austin Reaves sends a clear 3-word message to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunde

Austin Reaves answered the Thunder question in three confident words

Lakers’ mindset shift couldn’t come at a better time with Thunder up next

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to live as underdogs.

JJ Redick already sounds like a coach managing expectations vs. OKC

Lakers' head coach handed Oklahoma City a heavy historical comparison

NBA experts' picks for Thunder-Lakers and every se...

NBA experts pick which teams will win the second round and claim a spot in the East and West conference finals.

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Reveals Why Luka Doncic Trade Had To Be Kept Secret

One of the defining moments of Jeanie Buss’ tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers’ controlling governor was the blockbuster trade that landed the storied franchise Luka Doncic. The Doncic trade shifted...

This Day In Lakers History: Nick Van Exel Outduels Gary Payton To Eliminate SuperSonics From NBA Playoffs

In the mid-1990s the Los Angeles Lakers were in a transition between the 'Showtime' era of the 1980s to the...

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Breaking down 10 lessons from a strange Round 1, a...

Bench depth? KAT on the attack? ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the NBA's first round, and explores its impact on the rest of the playoffs and offseason.

The LeBron James omen that gives these Cleveland Cavs hope for an NBA title

This could be a good sign out of the history books.

Austin Reaves gets honest about his and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to draw fouls

Austin Reaves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are well-known for dominating games from the free-throw line.

JJ Redick wants everyone to know the Thunder don’t commit fouls

In the Thunder’s last series, Suns guard Devin Booker had a bit of a crash out while airing his grievances over officiating and, specifically, with James Williams, who Lakers fans will be familiar...

Austin Reaves Shared Special Message With LeBron James After Lakers Series Win

The Los Angeles Lakers survived the Houston Rockets in round one, largely thanks to LeBron James turning back the clock to claim a 4-2 series win. James was forced back into a primary ball-handler...

Door opens for Lakers to finally land game-changer after rival's playoff disaster

The Los Angeles Lakers nearly added this talented role player before, and it is finally time to make it a reality.

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