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LeBron James’ future is suddenly headed in a direction Lakers fans will love

A 2026-27 reunion between the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James is seeming more and more likely, according to a respected NBA insider.

Marcus Smart Warns Lakers Not To Get ‘Punked’ By Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. PT, when they take on the Houston Rockets in Game 1 to begin the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers will lean heavily...

Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal

One of LeBron James’ former teammates is the first defendant in the NBA gambling scandal to plead guilty. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to sports gambling...

Lakers can't embrace one-track mind that continues to drive mock drafts

The Los Angeles Lakers have a golden opportunity to finally rectify a recurring wrong, but they can't reach for a single purpose if they hope to improve.

NBA Makes Major Decision on Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cade Cunningham’s Award Eligibility After Rare Challenge 

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham will be eligible for end-of-season awards.

Is the path toward playoff success elite offense or defense?

With the Lakers set to begin their playoff run, now is a perfect time as any to unpack a question that’s nearly as old as basketball itself… What matters more: offense or defense? There are...

Rams Unveil New Uniforms Ahead of 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Rams have their eye on winning a Super Bowl title next season, and they plan to do so in style. The Rams unveiled a new set of uniforms for the 2026 season on Thursday, which...

Rockets vs. Lakers Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 1 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The NBA Playoffs are finally here, and the top 16 teams will duke it...

JJ Redick: Lakers Have Trust In Bronny James Going Into Playoffs

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have to rely on other players to step up in place of their two leading scorers. Of course, LeBron James will be ready,...

Lakers rumors: Brian Windhorst hints at LeBron James returning in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for their first round playoff matchup against the Houston Rockets, slated to get underway on Saturday evening. The Lakers are huge underdogs in this...

Lakers should bypass familiar frontcourt name who will be available this summer

The Los Angeles Lakers can do better than Nick Richards at this point.

Chris Paul Throws Shade At Clippers With Meme After Play-In Exit

Chris Paul made it clear he was not upset to see the Los Angeles Clippers lose in the Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. After falling 121-126 to the Warriors, the...

Luka Doncic’s MVP path clears as Lakers star gets major lifeline

Luka Doncic's MVP fate written in stars.

Luka Doncic is back on MVP ballot after NBA approves his challenge

The league and union ruled he qualified for the exemption.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Will be Eligible for Awards After All

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be eligible for awards like MVP and All-NBA despite not meeting the minimum games played threshold. Doncic and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons were both...

Luka Doncic ‘Grateful’ After Being Granted Eligibility For NBA Awards

The NBA finally made its ruling on Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, deeming him eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold. Doncic and the NBPA...

Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2025/26

The pool of bonus money for NBA playoff teams this season is worth approximately $36MM, according to Kurt Badenhausen and Lev Akabas of Sportico. The top six teams in each conference earn bonuses...

Finding the Lakers path to upsetting the Rockets

The minute both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves were diagnosed with their respective grade-two muscle injuries, the Lakers immediately became the team every other Western Conference playoff entrant...

Bronny James likely to have playoff role for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury situation is serious enough that they might have to lean on Bronny James during their upcoming playoff series. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that James will...

Kawhi Leonard sends clear message about Clippers future that Lakers fans can't ignore

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard reiterated his commitment to his current franchise on Wednesday night, disappointing Los Angeles Lakers fans in the process.

Clippers Enter Offseason With Major Roster Decisions After Play-In Elimination

The Los Angeles Clippers have some big roster decisions to make this offseason. Multiple key players, like superstar Kawhi Leonard, are either entering the final year of their contract, deciding...

Lakers' Luka Doncic reacts to NBA ruling on 65-game award eligibility

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic reacts to the NBA’s ruling regarding his 65-game award eligibility.

Deandre Ayton Is So Excited He Wants To Do ‘Backflips’ Ahead Of Lakers Playoff Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers have the week off after earning their place in the NBA Playoffs. They’ll take the court on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena for Game 1 for their first round...

Lakers rumors: How LA really feels about getting Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves back vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for their first-round playoff series against the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets with tempered expectations regarding the availability of Luka Doncic and Austin...

Luka Doncic can enter new level of all-time greatness after NBA ruling

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is eligible to receive an honor that would change his place in NBA history.

Luka Doncic eligible for NBA's postseason awards after league, NBAPA rules in his favor

Luka Doncic, a leading candidate for MVP and a lock for his sixth All-NBA team, played in only 64 games this season. The NBA typically requires 65 games played to be eligible.

NBA grants Luka Doncic rightful opportunity to be celebrated for his brilliance

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will be eligible for the All-NBA Teams and otherwise.

Lakers predicted to trade for $108M perfect Luka Doncic lob threat, replace Deandre Ayton

This trade would be huge for the Lakers and their future success.

Lakers' Luka Doncic gets great news regarding MVP eligibility
Lakers playoff tickets 2026: See the cheapest prices, seats, schedule for NBA postseason games in Los Angeles

Ready to see some playoff Lakers? Here's how to get tickets to see LA on its latest postseason run.

JJ Redick puts Deandre Ayton on notice with blunt Lakers truth

The Los Angeles Lakers are an elite team when Deandre Ayton is focused.

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Granted Eligibility For End-Of-Season Awards

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is eligible for all annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season. Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain with five games...

NBA, NBPA Deem Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham Award-Eligible

Neither Lakers guard Luka Doncic nor Pistons guard Cade Cunningham met the 65-game criteria required for award eligibility in 2025/26, but the NBA and NBPA have ruled that both players will be on...

NBA rules in favor of Luka Dončić to make him eligible for MVP, award voting

There’s at least one bit of bright light at the end of the Lakers’ season. On Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Luka Dončić, as well as Cade Cunningham, both would be eligible for...

Former Lakers breakout is about to be kicked to the curb (and he should return)

The Los Angeles Lakers uncovered Jay Huff but then let him go. If his time with the Indiana Pacers ends this summer, the Lakers should bring him back.

UCLA MBB Signs Two High School Recruits For 2026-27 Season

UCLA men’s basketball signed two high school senior recruits, Joe “Jojo” Philon and Javonte Floyd, on Wednesday. The pair of incoming freshman will enroll in summer sessions classes during the...

10 biggest NBA playoff questions: Can Thunder repeat? Is this it for LeBron? Can Knicks handle the pressure?

The postseason officially gets underway on Saturday after the Play-In Tournament

Warriors’ Steph Curry Wears Kobe Protro Shoe To Eliminate Clippers From Play-In Tournament

The Golden State Warriors picked the perfect time to snap a nine-game road losing streak to the Los Angeles Clippers with a thrilling 126-121 comeback win in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Stephen...

USC WBB Secures First Transfer Portal Commitment

USC women’s basketball reportedly signed UC Davis guard Ryann Bennett from the transfer portal on Wednesday, according to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times. Bennett is the Trojans’ first...

Rockets already forcing Lakers to feel life without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

The Houston Rockets' gameplan for slowing down the Los Angeles Lakers is one LeBron James should know well.

LeBron James Needs One More Miracle To Carry Lakers Without Doncic, Reaves

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, the Lakers will rely heavily on LeBron James in a tough first-round matchup vs the Rockets.

Lakers' $16M former first-rounder drops hint on future plans with LA ahead of Rockets series

This Lakers veteran seems like he has his mind made up for next season.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Long Beach Grand Prix

Kyle Kirkwood comes into the Grand Prix of Long Beach with a two-point lead over defending champion Alex Palou in the season standings.

LeBron James enters Potential final playoff run at 41 as shorthanded Lakers face uphill battle vs. Rockets
JJ Redick Discusses Growth In Second Season As Lakers Head Coach

JJ Redick has had an incredibly successful early run as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick was hired ahead of the 2024-25 season, and at that time, the Lakers had just one 50-win...

Lakers rival just doomed the Western Conference with stunning Play-In collapse

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially giftwrapped a lottery pick for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season

After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Leads L.A. To 11th Straight Win As They Prepare For Championship Run

The 1987 Los Angeles Lakers had one goal and one goal only: to return to the NBA Finals and win the fourth championship...

Hitter Shohei Ohtani gets night off, pitcher Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers to win

Shohei Ohtani get a night off from hitting, then pitches six strong innings as Dodgers beat the Mets.

Why Kyle Kirkwood is primed for another Grand Prix of Long Beach win

Kyle Kirkwood looks to defend his Grand Prix of Long Beach crown with another win that would increase his championship lead over Alex Palou.

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