After seeing LeBron James and Coach JJ Redick's Lakers lose to the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Austin Reaves know what he can improve on.

The Los Angeles Lakers have to figure out a way to generate enough scoring against the Thunder; LeBron James can't score 40 points on command anymore.

Doug McKain, host of "Dodgers Dougout Live," is joining 97.1 The Fan to co-host a new afternoon drive show with Bill Reiter starting May 11. Get the details here. The post Doug McKain to Host New...

A Seton Hall study shows a decline in interest in the 2026 World Cup in North America due to incredibly inflated prices. The post World Cup Loses Fans With Expensive, Hard-to-Get Tickets, Study...

While losing Game 1 against the Thunder was tough for the Lakers, winning Game 2 won’t get much easier. The team released its injury report ahead of their next contest, listing Jarred Vanderbilt...

Coach JJ Redick saw a lot of Lakers flourish in Game 1 against the Thunder but he found Austin Reaves to be lacking.

The Los Angeles Lakers are trailing in a series for the first time in the playoffs this year and now face the prospect of being more shorthanded than already expected for Game 2 against the...

Cavaliers wing Sam Merrill, who exited Tuesday’s game vs. Detroit after playing just seven minutes, has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, per Chris...

LeBron James knows that the only chance the Lakers have to beat the Thunder lies on the hands of Luka Doncic.

LeBron James gave a reality check for Austin Reaves return back from injury. It is never easy getting thrown straight into the fire.

The Los Angeles Lakers have unfortunately been without superstar Luka Doncic this postseason after he suffered a left hamstring strain at the end of the regular season. The hope was that Doncic...

Deandre Ayton’s foul trouble derailed the Lakers in Game 1, and now Jaxson Hayes is being looked at as a major X factor ahead of Game 2 in OKC.

Before leaving with an injury, Tyler Glasnow reached 1,000 career strikeouts. Explore his dominant 2026 stats (2.72 ERA) and the history of the back issues currently sidelining the Dodgers' star....

Trainer Cherie DeVaux says Golden Tempo won't run in the Preakness because the horse needs more time to recover after the Kentucky Derby.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic broke his silence Wednesday about the hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early April.,He told

The Lakers have so far been impressed with this pick-up.

Will the Los Angeles Clippers steal a top-5 pick from Indiana? See how the Clippers' social media team is mocking the Pacers' lottery odds and why the Ivica Zubac trade has LA fans excited for a...

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated right-hander Alek Manoah from the injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The post Angels’ Alek Manoah Returns from Injured List...

Despite being massive underdogs, the Los Angeles Lakers remained competitive for much of the night with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. LeBron James was...

It was a severe injury, but not one Jarred Vanderbilt can't overcome.

Because we live in a world of 24/7 media coverage, there’s bound to be lots of really bad takes. The latest involved Luka Dončić and his trip to Spain. After suffering his hamstring injury, Luka...

The gruesome injury included the bone breaking through the skin, but his finger is back in place and splinted as he begins the recovery process.

Luka Doncic provided an update Wednesday on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain, telling reporters that he wants to return at some point during the playoffs but still doesn’t have a definitive...

Lakers star Luka Doncic said he does not know when he will be able to return from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.

The Los Angeles Lakers are massive underdogs in their second-round playoff series against the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and that played out in Game 1 of the series in an...

Luka Dončić spoke to the media for the first time since suffering his hamstring strain in early April on Wednesday following the Lakers’ practice. The news was mixed, but the biggest takeaway is...

No team won more games than the Thunder this season. A well-oiled machine with back-to-back 60-win regular seasons flexed its basketball muscle Tuesday night. While the final score is not entirely...

The Los Angeles Lakers are being set up to succeed, but they haven't yet.

Going into the postseason the hope was that the Los Angeles Lakers would be able to extend their run long enough so Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves could return from their respective injuries....

Hamstring injury is severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his playmaking.

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers spoke to the media on Wednesday, and his timeline for recovering from a hamstring injury could prevent him from playing in the 2026 playoffs. The post Luka...

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was never expected back quickly.

The bad news is adding up for the Lakers.

Against a team as good as the Thunder, there is no margin for error. LeBron James discussed the attention to detail required for LA to have success against OKC before the series even began. So,...

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The post Jarred Vanderbilt Suffers Gruesome Injury vs. Thunder...

Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals started on a promising note for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Oklahoma City Thunder eventually pulled away to secure a 108-90 win. Austin Reaves...

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren dominated in Game 1 of the second round, making himself even more appealing to the Los Angeles Lakers' front office.

Bronny James went from real playoff minutes to barely playing. Austin Reaves' return from injury reshaped the Lakers' guard rotation.

The Los Angeles Lakers feel good about a couple of developments from Game 1, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's poor performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers fought hard in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. The Lakers hung around for much of the contest despite...

Even at full strength, it is a very difficult task for the Los Angeles Lakers to get their offense going against the Oklahoma City Thunder defense that is the best in the NBA. But without...

Reaves goes ghost again and Acho says he saw this coming.

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly have a role player to trim from their playoff rotation against the defending champions.

No one on the Thunder bench wanted a second look at Jarred Vanderbilt's injured pinky finger during Game 1.

The sports world can be a very amusing place sometimes.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt left Game 1 of their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter with a right finger injury. Vanderbilt’s right hand...

Someone will need to fill in for Jarred Vanderbilt.

Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.

Following the 2003-04 season, the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Shaquille O'Neal, handing the keys to the franchise to young...