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…
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…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named 2008 NBA MVP
Following the 2003-04 season, the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Shaquille O'Neal, handing the keys to the franchise to young...
This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Sets Multiple Records In Sending NBA Finals To Game 7
The 1970 Los Angeles Lakers were a team that was ready to bring the city of L.A. their first NBA Championship. Led...
Recap: Lakers Run Out Of Gas & Fall To Thunder In Game 1
After upsetting the Houston Rockets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers look to do so again in the second round, although they are facing a much tougher test in the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers went…
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…
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