Author: Black Dog
The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their NBA season on a frustrating note, falling short of expectations despite assembling a star-powered trio featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. The high hopes that followed Doncic’s blockbuster arrival via trade faded quickly, as the team’s offensive firepower failed to compensate for major defensive shortcomings. What was projected to be a deep playoff run turned into a reminder that talent alone doesn’t guarantee cohesion. Amid the turbulence surrounding the Lakers’ postseason exit, Luka Doncic took a moment to reflect on his athletic upbringing. The 25-year-old star joined NBA legend Steve Nash…
The Los Angeles Lakers formed one of the best teams in the NBA last season, pairing LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Los Angeles traded for Doncic ahead of the deadline, dealing one of their biggest contributors, Anthony Davis, to the Dallas Mavericks. Despite having one of the most talented teams in the league, with James, Doncic, Austin Reaves and company, the Lakers were booted early in the postseason. They suffered a first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves, capping off their season early in the playoffs. After the season, as LeBron James prepares for his 23rd year in the NBA and…
The Milan revamp continues under Max Allegri, as while Tijjani Reijnders and Kyle Walker are heading to Manchester City, a deal is almost done for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci at €30m. The arrival of the new coach and director of sport Igli Tare means a complete change of direction from the failed campaign that saw them fail to qualify for Europe. It is no secret that they are in advanced negotiations to sell Reijnders to Manchester City, although the club is holding out for €75m including add-ons. Walker’s fate was also known for a while, as Milan will not make…
Max Allegri is only a few days into his tenure at AC Milan, but he’s already moving full steam ahead. According to a report, he has also gathered all the information needed about the current squad. Milan announced the appointment of Allegri yesterday, following the contract signing on Thursday evening, and a lot of work has already been done since. In addition to putting together his technical staff, the manager has also had meetings with sporting director Igli Tare regarding the mercato. As you would expect, according to Franco Ordine for Corriere dello Sport (via Il Garante), the manager has…
Carlo Pellegatti believes that Tijjani Reijnders has already said goodbye to his AC Milan team-mates ahead of a potential move to Manchester City. Reijnders was named as the best midfielder in Serie A for 2024-25 by the Lega, and received an award on the field before the 2-0 win over Monza. After the game, he took his son Xavien onto the field, and many perceived his actions to be a goodbye. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pellegatti gave a brief but worrying update regarding Reijnders after the 2024-25 season came to a close. MilanNews24 relayed his comments. “I heard that…
Determined to win the title, the Lakers are going to have a difficult situation to deal with regarding a member of the squad. Austin Reaves reportedly wants a lot of money, and for fans, his trade is becoming increasingly preferable.As it stands, Austin Reaves is unlikely to be traded this summer. We know that he enjoys the confidence of his team-mates and, above all, his managers, who are convinced that the fullback will be back in top form by October. He had a fine season in Los Angeles in 2025, but was marked by a slump at the worst possible…
There’s a reason LeBron James is an NBA legend. At 40 years old and in his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers star has emerged as one of the best defensive players in the 2025 playoffs, even ahead of defensive monsters like Ivica Zubac, Jalen Duren, and Jaren Jackson JrRumors about his imminent retirement have been a constant in recent years. But as soon as they start to buzz again, James is quick to silence them with masterful performances like the one in Game 4 of the first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he recorded three blocks in the…
LeBron James is “likely” to exercise his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 NBA season, ESPN insider Shams Charania has told ‘The Pat McAfee Show’.“That’s the plan,” Charania said on Tuesday, adding that the deadline to trigger this option is June 29. “He still has about a month to figure it out.”LeBron set for “hard conversations” with Lakers It is being reported that James is looking to negotiate with the Lakers’ management for roster improvements ahead of next season. In February this year, L.A. made headlines with the acquisition of Slovenian star Luka Doncic,…
Had the clock went to all zeroes, a replay could’ve been triggered.May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) react after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images / Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn ImagesWe finally know why the officials didn’t review the clock in the final moments of Monday night’s Game 4 between the Timberwolves and Thunder: They weren’t allowed to initiate a review. When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flung a pass…
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February in one of the biggest trades in sports history. Multiple reports stated that the Mavericks traded Doncic because they weren’t pleased with his conditioning, weight issues and lack of defensive skills. Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists with the Lakers in the regular season after the Mavericks traded him in February. The future Hall of Famer then put up 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in the 2025 playoffs. The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round in…