Marcus Smart Remains Confident Despite Lakers’ Game 1 Loss To Thunder
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 18-point loss. The contest wasn't a complete blowout,…
Luka Doncic’s MRI Results Don’t Line Up Well With Lakers’ Playoff Hopes
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. Reaves made his way back from a…
Austin Reaves Knows He Needs To ‘Play Better’ For Lakers
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 continued to struggle in his third game back…
JJ Redick: Lakers Made Too Many Mistakes In Game 1 Vs. Thunder
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 being huge underdogs, but eventually fell 108-90…
LeBron James Diagnoses Lakers’ Offensive Struggles Without Luka Doncic
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 superstar guard Luka Doncic, the…
Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Suffered Full Dislocation In Right Pinky Finger
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 got caught on the backboard as he tried to…
Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Of Game 1 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Jarred Vanderbilt was ruled out of Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right finger injury. Vanderbilt injured his finger when he went up for a block attempt on a…
LeBron James Discusses Lakers’ Approach To Thunder Series
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is preparing for what might be his toughest battle since the 2020 NBA Championship run, and that is the Western Conference Semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are the best team…
JJ Redick Focused On ‘Limiting’ Thunder Scoring Runs
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in the Western Conference Semifinals, with Game 1 taking place Tuesday evening. The Lakers are massive underdogs, as head coach JJ Redick is still without Luka Doncic, the Thunder…
LeBron James Surprised To Still Be Leading Lakers In 2026
The saying goes that Father Time is undefeated. But Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may be the first NBA player to truly give that phrase a run for its money. James is 41 years old and in his league-record…
