Lakers

01 May 2025

• Lakers' season comes to a disappointing end with first-round loss to Timberwolves

  The Lakers faltered again in the fourth quarter and were eliminated from the playoffs with a loss to the Timberwolves.

• 'Like a Game 7': Lakers sharpen focus for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves

  The Lakers face elimination Wednesday night when hosting Minnesota, their inability to close quarters, especially the final one, a problem that needs correction.

• Shaqramento State or Shaq State? O'Neal becomes GM of Sacramento State basketball program

  Shaquille O'Neal volunteers to become general manager of the Sacramento State men's basketball program. His son, Shaqir, recently joined coach Mike Bibby's team as a player.

• 'Kobe is L.A.' Luka Doncic donates $5,000 to restore vandalized Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural

  A mural honoring Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, was vandalized in downtown Los Angeles. A GoFundMe account has been set up to restore the artwork.

• 'We just gotta still believe.' Lakers focus on snapping fourth-quarter skids

  The Lakers have struggled during the fourth quarters of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting them in a 3-1 hole.

• Ex-Laker Stan Love, dad of Kevin Love and brother of Beach Boys front man Mike Love, dies at 76

  Former Lakers forward Stan Love, the father of NBA star Kevin Love and brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love, has died, according to his son. He was 76.

• Magic Johnson questions Lakers for playing LeBron James, Luka Doncic in entire second half

  Lakers legend Magic Johnson calls out coach JJ Redick's decision to play LeBron James and Luka Doncic for all of the second half in a 116-113 loss to the Timberwolves.

• Hernández: With their season in danger of ending, Lakers are running out of answers

  LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Lakers did a lot of things right in their Game 4 loss to Minnesota, and it's troubling that it still wasn't enough to win.

• LeBron and Lakers falter late in loss to Minnesota, moving to brink of elimination

  A costly turnover coupled with a foul by LeBron James on Anthony Edwards in the final seconds dooms the Lakers to a 116-113 Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves.

• Hernández: Can the Lakers overcome their biggest vulnerability exposed during their Game 3 loss?

  Columnist Dylan Hernández writes the Lakers know they have no room for error during the playoffs after trading away Anthony Davis, their rim protector.