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Sunday, May 10, 2026
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...

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Speaks at Stillman College Commencement

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson delivered the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement on Saturday. The private, historically Black college is affiliated with the...

Lakers' JJ Redick sends strong message to LeBron James, Austin Reaves amid 3-0 deficit vs. Thunder

The Lakers are one more loss away from being eliminated, so the urgency has to be turned on. JJ Redick has one message for LA as they head into a win or go home game on Monday.

Lakers Notes: Ayton, Doncic, LeBron, Redick

Beyond the imposing 3-0 deficit they face after a trio of blowout losses, the biggest concern for the Lakers in their series with Oklahoma City might be the uninspired performance of Deandre...

Sparks sign Kate Martin to developmental contract

The Sparks made a bit of a splash prior to their season-opener on Sunday by signing Kate Martin to a developmental contract. Martin is entering her third year in the NBA, having spent a season...

Sparks Sign Kate Martin to Developmental Deal After Valkyries Waiver

Three days after the Golden State Valkyries waived Kate Martin, the Los Angeles Sparks signed the third-year guard to a developmental deal, the team announced on Sunday. “Kate is a gifted shooter,...

Can The Lakers Stop Oklahoma City Thunder? Austin Reaves Searching For Answers

The Los Angeles Lakers have put forth an admirable effort during stretches of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the reigning NBA champions sit with...

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Could Return From IL As Early As Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been missing Gold Glove shortstop Mookie Betts since April 4. The four-time World Series champion has been out with a right oblique strain but recently played two...

LeBron James' gutsy reaction to Lakers' 3-0 deficit shows why he's a legend

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James refuses to lose faith and positivity, even down 3-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round.

UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez Starts in WNBA Debut With Chicago Sky

After winning a national championship with UCLA women’s basketball in April, Gabriela Jaquez has officially made her WNBA career debut with the Chicago Sky. The Sky has quickly shown their trust...

JJ Redick's bold decision to axe Lakers mainstay yielded nothing in Game 3 loss

JJ Redick decided to bench Jake LaRavia in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Los Angeles Lakers still didn't generate enough offense.

JJ Redick: Thunder Are ‘Incredible Basketball Team’

The Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder has followed the same script for three straight games as JJ Redick’s team has been able to keep up with the defending champs in the...

Dodgers’ Blake Snell Struggles in Season Debut After Early Return From IL

Blake Snell returned early from the injured list to make his season debut with Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. It was also his bobblehead night. Snell was scheduled to...

LeBron James Believes Lakers Lacked Energy In 3rd Quarter Of Game 3 Loss To Thunder

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the brink of elimination after dropping Game 3 at home to the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder. All three games have followed a...

Thunder Notes: Mitchell, SGA, Wallace, Joe, Lottery

With the Lakers holding reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in check, a new star is emerging for the Thunder, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Second-year guard Ajay Mitchell, who wasn’t part of...

LeBron James quietly told Lakers exactly what's missing to become real contenders

Depth wins in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers do not have it.

Lakers make the worst kind of NBA history

Los Angeles is clearly in trouble.

Warriors' Steve Kerr news means it's time to talk about LeBron James with Steph Curry

The effects of this decision could be massive.

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol Lead L.A. To Sweep Of Jazz In 2010 NBA Playoffs

In their quest to defend their NBA Championship, the 2010 Los Angeles Lakers saw quite the road in front of them...

'Get the big fella involved': Lakers' Deandre Ayton disappearing against Thunder

Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.

Where’s LeBron? As Laker season vanishes, he again disappears

What is shocking about the Thunder's win Saturday night is they steamrolled to victory over the prone body of an NBA legend.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 3 loss vs. Thunder

The Lakers headed into Game 3 in search of proof. Proof that they could find a strategy that worked. Proof that they could find a lineup that clicked. Proof that they could beat the Oklahoma City...

The Thunder are making the Lakers face a harsh reality

LOS ANGELES — The location of the Thunder-Lakers series switched from OKC to LA, but nothing else changed. It was still a contest where the Lakers had to play to perfection to win and the Thunder...

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder

While it doesn’t make the losses feel any more frustrating in the moment, there is something comforting in the long run knowing that the team you’re losing to is just a better team. It was...

OKC improves to 7-0 after blitzing L.A. in Game 3

The Thunder improved to 7-0 in these playoffs after running away from the Lakers in the third quarter of Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead.

Chet Holmgren perfectly exposed biggest difference between Thunder and Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not simple to slow down.

Austin Reaves’ defensive struggles becoming major problem for Lakers against Thunder
LeBron James still believes in the Lakers despite being 3-0 down against the Thunder

LeBron James and the Lakers are down 3-0 against the defending champions, but it seems they are still not giving up.

JJ Redick refuses to give up on the Lakers' chances of coming back against the Thunder

JJ Redick and the Lakers might be down 3-0, but he still believes in his team's ability to come back.

The sequence that proved JJ Redick was correct to criticize Deandre Ayton's effort

Deandre Ayton continues to be a problem for the Lakers, and JJ Redick's worries have been validated.

Thunder bury Lakers in second half to take 3-0 series lead

Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-

Lakers finally crushed any false hope with infuriating Game 3 performance

It was the exact same script in Game 3 for the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Thunder are forcing Lakers to make Austin Reaves realization nobody wants to accept

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to find out that Austin Reaves’ playoff struggles may be a bigger problem than anyone thinks.

Lakers experience Groundhog Day in Game 3 loss to Thunder

It was deja vu all over again for the Lakers on Saturday as they battled early, led at halftime and lost in a blowout to the Thunder in Game 3, 131-108. LA now trails the series 3-0. The purple...

Recap: Lakers Fall To Brink Of Elimination With Game 3 Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers adjusted their rotation but it wasn’t enough as they were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. Their 131-108 loss has the Lakers facing the prospect of being...

Lakers vs. Thunder live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs Game 3

Thunder look to go up 3-0 in the series.

Lakers Clear Jarred Vanderbilt For Game 3 Against OKC After Dislocating Finger

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is available to play in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Lakers initially listed...

James Harden, Donovan Mitchell propel Cavs to Game 3 win over Pistons despite extreme possession disparity

The Pistons attempted 17 more field goals than the Cavaliers, but somehow still lost by seven points

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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