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Monday, May 11, 2026
LeBron James' stats in elimination games should have the Thunder scared

LeBron James averages a league-record 33.1 PPG in elimination games. Can his all-time stat save the Lakers from a Thunder sweep tonight in Game 4?

USC, Notre Dame Resume Negotiations on Future of Rivalry Game

For the first time since 1926, USC and Notre Dame will not be going head-to-head in the annual rivalry game in the fall. The historic rivalry came to an end when the programs’ contracts expired in...

Jalen Williams headlines Thunder injury report for Game 4 vs. Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without Jalen Williams in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

A Lakers miracle starts with breaking their worst habit from Thunder series

The Los Angeles Lakers need to make sure they avoid another bad third quarter in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Luka Doncic playing in Game 4 tonight vs. Thunder? Final status for Lakers star

Doncic has missed the entire postseason to this point due to a hamstring strain.

Luka Doncic headlines Lakers injury report for Game 4 vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without Luka Doncic in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

Lakers have clear path to sign Thunder's $87M Luka Doncic lob threat after 'domino effect'

The Lakers are set to have a big offseason to help contend for years to come. Due to a money shortage with the Thunder, LA has a way to poach someone who averaged a near double-double this season.

76ers sweep may have gifted Lakers the perfect offseason coup

The Philadelphia 76ers should have at least two players the Los Angeles Lakers are closely monitoring.

How many times has LeBron James been swept? Complete history of playoff sweeps during NBA career

LeBron James has done a whole lot of winning and not much losing in his NBA career -- but he has been swept out of the playoffs a few times.

Lakers predicted to cut ties with Austin Reaves, acquire $150 million Cavaliers seven-time All-Star

A Los Angeles Lakers insider believes a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers could be in the cards for the franchise this summer.

Ex-Lakers champion tells LeBron James to leave so Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves can lead

Byron Scott says the Lakers must move on from LeBron James to build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for a real championship future in 2026-27.

USC’s Jacob Cofie Invited to NBA Combine After Impressing in G League Combine

USC men’s basketball forward Jacob Cofie earned an invitation to the NBA Combine after impressing scouts at the G League Combine over the weekend. Cofie is one of five prospects to earn an...

USC’s Jacob Cofie Invited to NBA Combine After Impressing in G League Combine

USC men’s basketball forward Jacob Cofie earned an invitation to the NBA Combine after impressing scouts at the G League Combine over the weekend. Cofie is one of five prospects to earn an...

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Lakers vs. Thunder

OKC is just one win away from sweeping and advancing, while Cleveland is trying to even up that series

Is LeBron James' legacy being ruined by the Lakers? What to consider ahead of another possible playoff sweep

The NBA great faces critics on the back end of his career.

UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez Impressed New Sky Teammates in WNBA Debut

Former UCLA women’s basketball star Gabriela Jaquez is known for her hustle on the court. It was a trait that helped fuel the Bruins’ national championship run last season. And now, that trait has...

JJ Redick is dancing around what Lakers fans already knew about Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton is becoming tough to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Austin Reaves Reveals Message In Lakers Locker Room Going Into Game 4

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with their backs against the wall, down 3-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Frankly, Oklahoma City is the better team and is showing the gap...

Luka Doncic headlines Lakers injury report for Game 4 vs. Thunder

Luka Doncic remains absent from the Lakers playoffs.

Luke Kennard Knows Lakers Have No Room For Error Against Thunder

No team has ever come back from down 3-0 in a playoff series and the Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves in that position. Despite role players Luke Kennard and Rui Hachimura stepping up,...

Lakers are slowly but surely ruining Rui Hachimura's historic playoff run

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't making the most of Rui Hachimura's impressive postseason run.

Chargers Agree to Terms With Pro Bowl TE David Njoku

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly agreed to terms with former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku. The deal is one-year and worth up to $8 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport....

Is LeBron James retiring? What Lakers star has said about NBA future in 2026-27

Here is what can be taken from what the Lakers superstar has said about his future in the NBA.

The uncomfortable lesson for the Lakers down 3-0 t...

The Lakers want to get and keep stars. OKC's dominance is showing how antiquated that strategy truly is.

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Erupts For 42 Points After Day In Court To Even Playoff Series With Spurs

The 2003-04 NBA season was a particularly trying one for Kobe Bryant. Not only was he dealing with the likes of...

What channel is Lakers vs. Thunder on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 4 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 4 of the Lakers vs. Thunder series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Lakers vs. Thunder Game 4 Preview: Is this it for L.A.?

Now on the brink of elimination, the Los Angeles Lakers look to avoid being swept in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs....

Wizards finally get lottery luck in nick of time as they mull options for No. 1 pick, Anthony Davis' future

Timing matters for the Wizards, who won Sunday's draft lottery and are entering a new era

2026 NBA mock draft roundup: Lakers searching for a center

Sunday’s NBA draft lottery provided a bit of a surprise and some unfortunate good luck for the Clippers, who saw the Thunder not jump into the top four while also having the Pacers slip, resulting...

AJ Dybantsa gets honest on Wizards landing No. 1 NBA Draft pick, playing with Anthony Davis & Trae Young

After seeing the Wizards land the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa dropped honest takes on possibly playing alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis is the No. 1 pick magic touch from Pelicans to Lakers to Mavs to Wizards

AD somehow makes the magic happen.

Sparks routed in season-opener by Aces

The Sparks were soundly defeated in their season opener on Sunday, losing to the Aces, 105-78. Las Vegas dominated three of the four quarters. LA won the second quarter 27-13 and lost the other...

Lakers make stance on Adou Thiero clear after surprise playoff twist

The Los Angeles Lakers barely played Adou Thiero all season, but the franchise’s stance is clear after the last two games.

Refusing to quit, Lakers still see a path toward winning series vs. Thunder

The Lakers are trying to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit against a talented Thunder team that has controlled the series.

How the Lakers lost the series in the third quarter of Game 3

In what’s become a far too familiar script, the Lakers fell to the Thunder in Saturday’s Game 3 and now trail 3-0. A deficit that’s never been overcome in NBA history. LA’s season is now on the...

Thunder look to complete sweep of Lakers in Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be out to remain perfect in the playoffs when they face the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in Game 4 of the Western

Lakers On Wrong Side Of History In Series Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been a tale of two halves through three games. In the first halves, the Lakers have hung with the Thunder, only...

Door might've just slammed shut on Lakers' Anthony Davis reunion hopes

If the Los Angeles Lakers were thinking about trying to reunite with Anthony Davis, the draft lottery might've changed that.

Isaiah Hartenstein to Lakers dream just got real after Thunder’s lottery failure

The Los Angeles Lakers need a center, and Isaiah Hartenstein could now be available as the perfect solution to their problems after the draft lottery.

LeBron James reacts to OKC comparisons with Michael Jordan’s Bulls and Kevin Durant’s Warriors

LeBron James shared his honest confession on the Oklahoma City Thunder's caliber after the Game 3 loss.

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, Clippers land fifth pick

The Washington Wizards, the NBA's worst team this season, are getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The Clippers landed the fifth pick.

JJ Redick Not Giving Up Despite Lakers Falling Down 3-0 To Thunder

JJ Redick has tried everything in the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but to no avail. The Lakers are clearly outmanned in this series, especially without Luka Doncic...

Lakers' first round draft pick just got clearer after lottery order finalized

The Los Angeles Lakers have the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and who they select just got a bit of added clarity.

Ty Simpson Responds to Criticism Over Rams Drafting Him With No. 13 Pick

The Los Angeles Rams have received criticism for using the No. 13 pick to draft quarterback Ty Simpson. The Rams already have a starting quarterback in reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew...

Charles Barkley’s hilarious broom sweep perfectly captures LeBron James and Lakers’ dire 0-3 situation

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers got a brutal warning from a former NBA star after the Game 3 loss.

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Empty Tank & Play ‘Desperate’ Against Thunder

Marcus Smart finds himself in a familiar position after the Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 3 to fall down 3-0 in their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Back in 2023 when he...

Here’s the new-look 2026 Sparks roster

This WNBA offseason was a whirlwind, featuring a lengthy negotiation over a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) followed by a massive free agency pool and a draft. The dust has settled and...

Chargers’ Akheem Mesidor Reveals How He Prepared for Rookie Minicamp 

Ahkeem Mesidor made sure he was prepared to shine in the Los Angeles Chargers’ rookie minicamp that began on Friday. The Miami edge rusher was the Chargers’ first pick of the draft and No. 22...

Lakers staring down brutal draft problem in trying to build around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are light on draft capital and getting destroyed by a team flush with talent they developed.

LeBron James Trying To Find Silver Lining With Lakers Facing Elimination

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suddenly find themselves in a precarious position as their season, and potentially his tenure with the franchise, could be coming to an end after just one...

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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