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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
One Lakers’ fan guide to who root for in the playoffs

After both the Nuggets and the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, Lakers fans of the more petty variety could rejoice that their most recent and their most longstanding...

Lakers have golden opportunity to erase last year's biggest free agency mistake

The Los Angeles Lakers could reunite with Jordan Goodwin in the coming summer.

Why Victor Wembanyama’s Agent Met With Rob Pelinka Last Offseason

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is taking over the league at the age of 22, and he seems to share a lot of similarities to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant also burst onto...

Jalen Brunson’s Knicks are perfect proof the Lakers can win with Luka Doncic

The New York Knicks are proving the value of a tailor-made supporting cast to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers fans can't stop smiling as Mavericks keep crumbling after Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks still felt the need for even more separation from the Luka Doncic trade.

Austin Reaves Applauds Lakers For Not Giving Up On 2025-26 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers season could have effectively ended on April 2, when both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered Grade 2 muscle strains against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic would not...

Lakers can’t let Wemby scare them out of giving Luka Doncic the help he needs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a clear focus for how they intend to help Luka Doncic. Victor Wembanyama's dominance shouldn't disrupt it.

High school baseball: Tuesday's Southern Section playoff results and upcoming schedule

Tuesday's scores for Southern Section high school baseball playoff games, plus upcoming schedules.

JJ Redick Outlines Defensive And Offensive Areas For Lakers To Improve

JJ Redick’s second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers was unquestionably a success as he navigated the team through a ton of adversity to win 53 games, the most the franchise has won...

Lakers can find Luka Doncic new version of beloved long-time teammate in NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to find an updated version of a former Luka Doncic teammate whom he has a known affinity for playing with.

This Day In Lakers History: Gail Goodrich Returns To Franchise Via Trade With Phoenix Suns

On May 20, 1970, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Gail Goodrich in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The deal returned...

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lakers' Luka Doncic trade gutted the Mavericks franchise after Jason Kidd’s exit

The Los Angeles Lakers ruined the entire Mavericks franchise by stealing Luka Doncic from a team that had just reached the NBA Finals.

Victor Wembanyama is quietly reshaping Lakers' offseason strategy

Victor Wembanyama's dominance has some Los Angeles Lakers observers wondering if a renewed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo should be in the cards this summer.

Mookie Betts Defends Shohei Ohtani Amid Uncharacteristic Slump

Despite ranking as one of the top hitters in the National League so far this season, Los Angeles Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani has been slightly underperforming at the plate in 2026. He has...

Lakers fans all saying same thing after yet another shaky Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dud

Los Angeles Lakers fans and Luka Doncic supporters are blasting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander following the Oklahoma City Thunder's WCF Game 1 loss.

UCLA Baseball Dominates Big Ten End-of-Season Awards

UCLA baseball has been on a dominant run all season long, becoming the first NCAA Division I team to be ranked No. 1 for an entire regular season in D1Baseball and Baseball America polls. On...

Lakers should part with Dalton Knecht, acquire Luka Doncic's $54 million ex-Mavericks lob threat

The Los Angeles Lakers would be wise to target a 6-foot-10 Dallas Mavericks Energizer Bunny.

Lakers should already be rethinking Isaiah Hartenstein after Thunder–Spurs Game 1

The Los Angeles Lakers should probably halt any offseason plans to pursue Isaiah Hartenstein after watching him get exposed against Victor Wembanyama.

Analyst offers theory on real reason LeBron James could return to Lakers

A well-known media personality believes there's a particular reason why the Los Angeles Lakers' star forward might re-sign with the franchise this summer.

NBA fans can’t help but wonder if LeBron James’ successor has been crowned

Many NBA fans watching Victor Wembanyama on Monday night walked away convinced that Wemby is the next king of the league following LeBron James.

Adou Thiero anticipates playing in Summer League, excited to work on game after playoff experience

The moments Adou Thiero played for the Lakers were exciting and promising. As a young player with an incredible athletic burst, he had some of the best dunks of the year for the Lakers. The...

Lakers predicted to upgrade frontcourt with All-ACC center in mock draft

The Los Angeles Lakers are predicted to land North Carolina center Henri Veesaar in the first round of the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.

Pistons won't let Lakers steal Jalen Duren without a fight

Detroit Pistons' PBO Trajan Langdon said on Tuesday that the organization is fully committed to retaining Jalen Duren, words which had Los Angeles Lakers fan bummed.

NFL is sending Jaxon Smith-Njigba a new Offensive Player of Year trophy — without the typos

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba said, 'It's getting disrepectful,' in a video in which he showed his Offensive Player of the Year trophy with multiple typos. The NFL has apologized.

Wild Lakers trade idea absolutely fleeces the Pelicans in offseason blockbuster

The New Orleans Pelicans could be a one-stop shop for the Los Angeles Lakers' problems.

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Hopes To Keep Playing With LeBron James

Marcus Smart and LeBron James spent the first four years of the former’s career as adversaries. Smart’s Boston Celtics and James’ Cleveland Cavaliers faced off in the playoffs three times in four...

Angels Extend MLB-Best Streak After Breaking Up No-Hitter

During their win over the Athletics on Monday, the Angels extended their streak of games without being no-hit to 4,227—the longest current streak in MLB and 15th-longest all-time. The next closest...

Lakers predicted to cut ties with LeBron James, acquire $74 million Spurs 6MOY

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a blockbuster sign-and-trade scenario involving the San Antonio Spurs.

Lakers could finally land defensive anchor if Timberwolves experts are right

Rudy Gobert is a name worth monitoring for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Knicks, Celtics, Cavs, Lakers named top landing spots for $175 million Bucks superstar

The Milwaukee Bucks' standout forward will have plenty of options this summer.

Deandre Ayton was ‘honored’ to be coached by JJ Redick and his staff this season

The NBA, like most businesses, is people-based. Yes, having talented players is important, but plenty can hoop. What differentiates teams is their ability to maximize their rosters and bring out...

Coaching Rumors: Splitter, Blazers, Bulls, Bickerstaff, More

After reporting a couple weeks ago that Tiago Splitter was unlikely to be hired as the Trail Blazers‘ head coach, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) has walked back that report to some...

Angels Join Exclusive Club With Bizarre Walk-Off Win

All it takes is one hit to win a game and in the Los Angeles Angels case, end a six-game losing streak. During the series opener against the Athletics on Monday night at Angel Stadium, the Angels...

Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 puts him on GOAT trajectory alongside Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Victor Wembanyama now has one of the four signature 'I'm here' games in NBA history.

Rob Pelinka: Player Development Is Necessary For Lakers Success

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has a massive offseason ahead of him. Nearly the entire roster is entering unrestricted free agency, but the Lakers have plentiful cap space and...

Lakers may have perfect non-playing role for their former champion

Rajon Rondo could be a great addition to the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff.

UCLA’s Jordan Woolery Wins National Softball Player of the Year

UCLA star senior infielder Jordan Woolery was named Softball America’s National Player of the Year on Tuesday morning. Additionally, she is the 2026 Big Ten Player of the Year, a First Team...

$65 million former Hawks All-Rookie guard named 'sneaky addition' for Lakers

An ex-Atlanta Hawks standout contributor was named an underrated trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers' Austin Reaves receives $40M contract update as rival executives view him in his prime

Austin Reaves is set to become a free agent at the end of this season. His projected amount of money has been revealed by rival executives.

Lakers predicted to part ways with $33 million forward part of historic Luka Doncic trade

The Los Angeles Lakers were urged to move on from a 2.0 points per game contributor this summer.

Magic Johnson Sends Warning To Western Conference After Watching Thunder & Spurs

Monday night marked Game 1 of the highly-anticipated battle between the two best teams in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder...

Cavaliers' postseason surge is ruining Lakers' easiest offseason steal

The Cleveland Cavaliers are unlikely to blow things up at this point.

Cavs playoff history without LeBron James: How Cleveland has fared in postseasons without legend

LeBron James has led Cleveland to some deep playoff runs, but without him, success has rarely come.

Alex Freeland Shines in Triple-A After Getting Optioned By Dodgers

When shortstop Mookie Betts returned from the injured list last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A to make room on the roster for the four-time World Series champion....

Sean McVay Reveals Why He Returned to Rams After Nearly Quitting Coaching

Sean McVay nearly quit coaching after the Los Angeles Rams went 5-12 during the 2022-23 season. McVay considered taking on a media role instead but admitted that decision would have been a result...

Luke Kennard felt it was special to be able to play for Lakers this season

For years, the joke amongst Lakers fans has been that good shooters come to LA and immediately forget how to make threes. The list of 3-point marksmen who have donned the purple and gold and...

Anthony Davis Pranks Chargers’ Daiyan Henley on New ‘Foul Play’ Episode

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis is the host of a hidden-camera series on TBS called “Foul Play with Anthony Davis” that premiered its first season on April 6. In the seventh episode...

Lakers can't fix years of neglect in just one summer but they can make progress

The Los Angeles Lakers are aiming to retool the roster around Luka Doncic. The key to successfully doing so: Patience and accountability.

Jaxson Hayes Would ‘Of Course’ Want To Return To Lakers Next Season

Crucial free agent decisions loom for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and center Jaxson Hayes is one of them. Hayes is coming off arguably his best season in purple and gold and even often...

Lakers' Austin Reaves receives $168 million contract prediction to stay close to Luka Doncic

The Lakers will have to be cautious, though.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Lakers Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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