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A Los Angeles Lakers elimination from the first round, at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, had Steve Nash and LeBron James thinking. However, Nash was straightforward about how Los Angeles was outmatched by Minnesota. “You got to push buttons, you got to try things,” Nash said. “The coaches have a feeling of what’s going […]

When LeBron James was diagnosed with an MCL injury after the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 5 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, it wouldn’t have mattered if it was a win or a loss. As durable as James is, an MCL injury is a serious one. He explained on the Mind The Game Podcast regarding the […]

Thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason began earlier than expected, and Lakers star LeBron James opened up about the five-game series loss on the latest episode of the ‘Mind the Game’ podcast. James, whose third-seeded Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the sixth-seeded Timberwolves, said […]

The NBA record books are mostly filled with legends. In fact, most record holders in the league found themselves inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. However, there are some moments when a random player sets a record. Here is a look at 10 NBA records with the most surprising leaders. Check out the gallery. […]

Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers scored a major victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their second round series, but the absolute stunner took place in Game 2 that still has everyone shocked. In fact, Turner even compared Tyrese Haliburton’s shot to an old one of LeBron James’ from 2018. Turner has […]

Kevin Love didn’t miss an opportunity to poke fun at a former teammate when LeBron James announced he would be missing the 2025 Met Gala. The Lakers forward said that he missed the event because of the MCL injury he suffered in a Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Love’s comments reminded fans of […]

Monday night was a busy day in pop culture, with the playoffs in the NBA and the NHL in high gear and the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City also taking place. Among the notable personalities at the Met Gala was the wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward […]

Savannah James showed out at this year’s Met Gala despite the absence of her husband, LeBron James. Hours before celebrities hit the carpet for this year’s Met Gala, the Los Angeles Lakers star announced that he would not be attending the gala. “Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the […]

LeBron James’ NBA longevity is so unfathomable, sometimes it helps to examine his career through another lens. When Microsoft announced today that they were shutting down the game-changing internet communications platform Skype after 22 years, the mind’s eye naturally wanders to other game-changers still going strong after 22 years — a list that narrows down […]

Despite the Houston Rockets making a valiant comeback in the series, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round thanks to a 103-89 Game 7 win. Golden State has looked as good as ever, and many are starting to believe this team could go on another championship run. With that in mind, NBA analyst […]

For those wondering if Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will attend the 2025 Met Gala, we finally have an answer. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his status for the 2025 Met Gala on the day of, Monday, May 5, 2025. James will not attend due to the injury he suffered in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going into this offseason with some decisions to make on their roster, but first, they have to worry about the players on their team. Luka Doncic is eligible for a contract extension, and the Lakers are ready to give him whatever he desires. Doncic has said before that he wants […]

Though the Lakers lost in the first round to the Timberwolves, LeBron James had a stellar season at age 40. LeBron took on a different role in his 22nd season, serving as more of a secondary option as he deferred to first Anthony Davis and eventually Luka Doncic. He also dialed up his defensive intensity, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs on Wednesday night when they suffered a 103-96 Game 6 loss. During the game, LeBron James fell to the ground in agony after suffering an apparent leg injury. On Friday, reports revealed that the 40-year-old forward sustained an MCL injury. Reports indicate that James […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing elimination from the playoffs in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there will be discussion on the immediate future of star LeBron James. While the Lakers’ star is expected to play at least another season, there could be conversations regarding taking a pay cut. Coming off his 22nd season […]

With one year remaining on his current deal, 40-year-old LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers is called into question for another offseason. Coming off another first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, some wonder if the four-time NBA champion wants to spend his final years chasing another ring with a contender, which the Lakers […]

Well, the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is now officially over. 50 wins, poof. JJ Redick’s well-earned goodwill, gone. Rob Pelinka’s victorious post-Luka Doncic trade tour has been postponed until further notice. LeBron James is once again pondering his future, now for the seventh time. The Minnesota Timberwolves unceremoniously squashed the season in five games, and […]

Paul Pierce made his stance on the Los Angeles Lakers’ star duo LeBron James and Luka Doncic very clear. The Lakers saw their season come to an end after crashing out of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves despite being the third seed, marking […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to a disappointing conclusion on Wednesday night. LeBron James and Luka Doncic came up short in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 103-96. Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague voiced his opinion on the newest Lakers guard who, according to him, needs to commit to both sides of the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The Timberwolves were led by a dominant game from Rudy Gobert, who helped Minnesota overcome a rough shooting night from superstar Anthony Edwards. After the game, the Timberwolves had plenty of jokes […]

LeBron James is widely expected to return for at least one more NBA season following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit in the 2024-25 campaign, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 40-year-old completed his 22nd season in the league as the Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the first round […]

As soon as the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the NBA playoffs, LeBron James’s retirement began to circulate. People are already asking about whether if he will retire or play another season. Someone who isn’t a fan, is Jay Williams. Less than 24 hours after the game, James’s mentions have been filled with retirement […]

Moments after a 103-96 Game 5 season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James had advice for Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. The Lakers made franchise history as a three seed, becoming the first to not advance to the Western Conference semifinals. James and Edwards shook hands after the final buzzer of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 campaign officially came to an end on Wednesday night, as they were bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves after suffering a 103-96 defeat in Game 5. With that, LeBron James’ 22nd season in the NBA has come to an end, and while he didn’t win another […]

LeBron James accomplished what many athletes only imagine—sharing the court with his son, Bronny James. Though it marked a milestone in his storied career and highlighted his impressive durability, the Los Angeles Lakers’ storybook campaign ended on a sour note as the Minnesota Timberwolves ousted them in five games from the NBA Playoffs. All season […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs in the opening round, clinching a 103-96 win on Wednesday night to close out the series 4-1. With Rudy Gobert anchoring the paint and delivering a huge performance, and Minnesota hitting key shots down the stretch, the Timberwolves advanced […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided that the risk that came with acquiring Luka Doncic in a trade was minimal compared to the reward. But while the Lakers should still be lauded as the runaway winner of that trade, that deal still did cost them Anthony Davis, a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate and […]

Luka Doncic’s first season in Los Angeles ended in disappointment, as the Lakers fell short in the opening round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them with a 103-96 win in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena, sending L.A. home early and punching their ticket to the second round. For the first time […]

Despite being favored by many experts to make it to the next round of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers have seen their season come to a premature end after suffering a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round matchup. This was not what the Lakers envisioned for themselves when […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have managed to play above expectations in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and on Wednesday night, they sent the favored third-seeded Lakers packing with a 103-96 win in Game 5. Anthony Edwards continues to blossom as a major force, and it’s no mean feat to be able to send […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers no longer in contention for the 2025 NBA championship, the future of LeBron James, not just with the team but in the league, is once again a big subject. Following the Lakers’ 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of a first-round series Wednesday night, the four-time NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were fighting for their playoff lives. They hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, trailing three games to one. In a tightly contested game in the fourth quarter, things took a turn for the worse for the Lakers. LeBron James was forced to leave the court […]

Heading into the postseason, it seemed Luka Doncic and LeBron James were flanked by a third star, as Austin Reaves was coming off a season in which he averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game with 46/37.7/87.7 shooting splits. Reaves operating as a primary, secondary or tertiary creator was something the Los […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 to give themselves a 3-1 deficit as the first round playoff series heads back to Los Angeles. LeBron James played up to his legendary standards in both road games of this series, but it wasn’t enough to stop Los Angeles from suffering […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went all-in on winning Game 4 in Minnesota against the Timberwolves, but it didn’t pay off. Head coach JJ Redick went with the same five players for the entire second half, but the Wolves still stormed back and got a 116-113 win to take a 3-1 lead in the series. The […]

A month ago, Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was deemed their X-Factor. The player who would be counted on to contribute when needed. Nobody knows that better at this point than LeBron James. Throughout the first-round playoff series between the Wolves and Lakers, Randle was matched up against James. Randle is having quite an […]

Recently, LeBron James’ “Mind The Game” podcast reintroduced itself to the world, with Steve Nash stepping in for former co-host JJ Redick, who now coaches James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Fans had been quite happy with what they’d seen (and heard) from James and Nash over the first few episodes, but a new development has put […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they’re in win-or-go-home mode as they face elimination. Not many teams in NBA history have come back down 3-1 and won the series, and it’s going to take a lot for it to happen. LeBron James faces another tough task, […]

NBA legend LeBron James is continuing his quest for another championship ring with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only is he the face of the NBA’s most storied franchise, but he’s also been the face of Nike since he was just 18 years old. Releasing his first signature sneaker with Nike in 2003, LeBron’s signature […]