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Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) celebrates his three-point basket against the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Dennis Schroder just proved Lakers should miss him more than they do

Jack Simone

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Austin Reaves’ honest Game 5 message will frustrate Lakers fans even more

Colin Keane

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Lakers missed the Marcus Smart they thought they knew in brutal loss

Jack Simone

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Lakers squandering Deandre Ayton miracle may cost them everything in round one

Colin Keane

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Historic LeBron James stat reveals exactly what doomed Lakers in Game 5

Colin Keane

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

JJ Redick makes brutal Bronny James decision after Austin Reaves' Lakers return

Tyler Watts

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

LeBron James refuses to take the reporter's bait after Lakers' disappointing Game 5

Tyler Watts

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

JJ Redick’s evolution since last year is clear in Lakers’ Game 5 postgame message

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks on the court before the start of the game against the Houston Rockets in game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

An inevitable LeBron James wake-up call just happened at the best possible time

Quinn Everts

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Apr 27, 2026

Deandre Ayton, Los Angeles Lakers

Pistons can offer the Lakers the perfect way out of their Deandre Ayton problem

Josh Cornelissen

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Apr 27, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10). Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest remaining Luke Kennard question could shift the team's whole outlook

Quinn Everts

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Apr 22, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers suddenly have a Luke Kennard free agency dilemma they might not control

Quinn Everts

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Apr 20, 2026

Free Agency

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Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers' top offseason target couldn't be clearer after playoff masterclass

Tyler Watts

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Apr 25, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart has suddenly become exactly what used to give the Lakers fits

Quinn Everts

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Apr 24, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams

Lakers may face unexpected consequences from Jalen Williams injury

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James quietly pushes Lakers toward obvious long-term decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors

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3 Crucial lessons the Lakers front office must learn from recent woes

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Lakers can't embrace one-track mind that continues to drive mock drafts

Maxwell Ogden

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) reacts after a play during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Latest NBA Mock Draft gives Lakers more frontcourt instability they can't afford

Chris Lambert

Michigan center Aday Mara (15) celebrates 68-65 win over Wisconsin at the Big Ten Tournament semifinal.

Lakers use Rob Pelinka's Michigan connection to land ideal center in NBA mock draft

Quinn Everts

Aday Mara, Michigan Wolverines

Lakers shown the perfect Deandre Ayton replacement just waiting to be plucked

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