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Friday, May 8, 2026
Lakers fans are calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dirty, and it doesn't have to do with flopping
Analyst goes after Chet Holmgren and officials after the Lakers' Game 2 loss

NBA refs called 'god-awful' after Oklahoma City beats Lakers 125-107

Austin Reaves demands respect from NBA officials following a frustrating defeat

Austin Reaves calls out ref for yelling in his face after Game 2

Austin Reaves Explains Frustration, Incident With Official In Game 2 Loss

Austin Reaves had arguably the best postseason game of his career in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that got lost in the shuffle due to his and the team’s...

Lakers must accept painful reality to build championship roster around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers want to win a championship with Luka Doncic, but doing so means righting this obvious wrong.

Rams, Chargers Assistant GMs Interviewing for Head GM Role with Vikings 

The Minnesota Vikings are still searching for a new general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in late January. The franchise has reportedly requested interviews with the assistant general...

USC MBB Acquires Two More Transfer Guards in Portal

USC men’s basketball acquired a pair of transfer guards from the portal on Thursday. South Dakota guard Issac Bruns and Lindenwood guard Jadis Jones will join the Trojans next season. Bruns has...

Redick, Lakers Gripe About Officiating After Game 2 Loss

After the Lakers lost Game 2 to the Thunder on Thursday by a score of 125-107, Austin Reaves and several of his teammates spoke to the game’s referees on the court before heading to the locker...

This Day In Lakers History: Lonnie Walker IV Comes Up Big In Game 4 Victory Over Warriors

During the 2022-23 season, perhaps no member of the Los Angeles Lakers’ early season rotation was as affected by the moves made at the trade deadline than Lonnie Walker IV. An early-season staple,...

Lakers News: JJ Redick Critical Of Lack Of Foul Calls On Thunder

Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, JJ Redick made a tongue-in-cheek comment about how the defending champions never commit fouls. Now, after the Lakers’ Game...

JJ Redick, Austin Reaves call out officiating for 'disrespectful' whistles favoring Thunder over Lakers

Here's what Redick and Reaves had to say about the officials.

Lakers look genius for JJ Redick risk amid Thunder's dominance

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has answered a crucial question, even as the Thunder have dominated this series.

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Holds Jazz To Record-Low Points In First Quarter Of Game 1 Of 1988 Western Conference Semifinals

With a sweep of the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 1988 NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Los Angeles...

Dirk Nowitzki explains why JJ Redick’s referee complaints feel “brand new” after Lakers’ Game 2 loss

Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki calls out the irony of JJ Redick’s officiating complaints as the Lakers fall into a 2-0 hole against the Thunder. 

'That's what we need': Austin Reaves bounces back in Lakers' Game 2 loss

After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.

Why Lakers met with refs in middle of court after Game 2 loss to Thunder

This doesn't happen very often.

Blame the Clippers for creating this Thunder monster
Turn out the lights on the Lakers; after second loss to Oklahoma City, it’s over

The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.

Lakers' Redick rips refs; Reaves takes issue, too

Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, while guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.

JJ Redick, Austin Reaves blast officials after Game 2 loss to Thunder

The Lakers came into their series against the Thunder aware that fouls and officiating would be a talking point. Before the series even started, head coach JJ Redick made sarcastic comments about...

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes major shot at Lakers over officiating complaints

The Lakers had a meeting with the officials at the conclusion of game two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was heard making a comment towards LA following the game.

Lakers' JJ Redick voices frustration with Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander whistle favoritism

The Lakers were not fond of the difference in foul calls in game two against the Thunder. After the game, head coach JJ Redick made clear that SGA gets favorable calls that others do not.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder

One of the things that separates good teams from great teams is depth. Look back to the 2020 Lakers. They had 10 realistic options they could turn to in the playoffs and all had moments. They...

Lakers' Austin Reaves unloads on official for being 'disrespectful' during Thunder game

The Lakers were right with the Thunder in game two, but felt like the refs were unfair in some moments. After the game, Reaves opened up about feeling disrespected.

OKC up 2-0 on Lakers as Holmgren, SGA score 22

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the Western semis.

JJ Redick shares in the agony of Lakers fans after Thunder exploit the obvious

The Los Angeles Lakers coach was furious with the officiating after Game 2.

Lakers confront officials after Game 2 loss; JJ Redick says LeBron James gets 'worst whistle of any star'

Austin Reaves, meanwhile, accused John Goble of being 'disrespectful'

Takeaways as Thunder take down Lakers in Game 2

Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.

Everyone is saying the same thing about how the refs treated Lakers in Game 2

There was a noticeable issue in Oklahoma City.

3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 2 loss vs. Thunder

Winning on the road is tough, but beating the Thunder in OKC feels impossible. The Lakers did a lot right in their Game 2 loss. They got a much better offensive game from Austin Reaves, won the...

JJ Redick’s bold Adou Thiero gamble never got a real chance in Lakers' Game 2 loss

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach was didn't really dare to push his luck.

Lakers' LeBron James makes NBA history in Game 2 loss to Thunder
LeBron James gets an unfavorable whistle, according to Lakers head coach JJ Redick

LeBron James has been in the league for 23 years, but according to his head coach, he still gets unfavorable treatment from the refs.

JJ Redick voices his frustrations about the Thunder's players fouling on every possession

Lakers head coach JJ Redick has admitted that the Thunder are getting away with too much contact.

NBA playoffs winners and losers: Thunder beat Lakers to stay perfect, Cunningham marshals Pistons to 2-0 lead

OKC and Detroit are in full control with 2-0 series leads over Los Angeles and Cleveland, respectively

Lakers got the biggest silver lining they could ask for in Game 2 loss

Austin Reaves finally looked like himself again in the Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Thunder, giving LA a positive highlight in a disappointing loss.

Thunder pull away from Lakers, maintain perfect playoff mark

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points each, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-107 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers o

Lakers just got crushed in Game 2 by the exact same issue that doomed them in Game 1

The lack of depth is quickly catching up to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City stays unbeaten with victory over Lakers
Lakers find offense, still fall in Game 2 vs. Thunder

The Lakers once again saw a tight game turn into a double-digit loss on Thursday. LA held a lead midway through the third but again saw the Thunder pull away in the fourth to win by double digits,...

Recap: Poor Third Quarter Leads To Game 2 Loss For Lakers Against Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to even their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 on Thursday night, heading back to Crypto.com Arena on a high note. Much like Game 1 though, that task...

LeBron James Hits Rare Playoff Milestone in Lakers Series vs. Thunder

Lakers star LeBron James has now become the sole member of the 300-playoff-game club after Game 2 of Western Conference Semifinals. The post LeBron James Hits Rare Playoff Milestone in Lakers...

Follow live: Lakers look to even series against Th...
Lakers trade idea sees Los Angeles cut ties with Luka Doncic's $54 million star teammate via trade

An NBA media personality has an interesting trade suggestion for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic update calls for one last LeBron James miracle with the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers need LeBron James to bail them out one last time if the latest Luka Doncic update is true.

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

Oklahoma City looks to stay up before shifting to LA.

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts to Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is set to begin his rehab assignment with the Oklahoma City Comets this weekend. The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts to Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend...

Why Bronny James isn't playing more for Lakers in playoffs vs. Thunder

It's just not the way it's going to work.

Why Luka Doncic isn't playing tonight for Lakers vs. Thunder with injury news

L.A. is still navigating this series shorthanded.

Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even at full strength...

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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