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Many expect LeBron James to be the Los Angeles Lakers’ main pitchman when Luka Doncic becomes extension-eligible starting August 2nd. As the face of the franchise, Purple & Gold fans anticipate Bron to be the one to persuade “Luka Magic” to stay in Los Angeles long-term. However, the four-time NBA champion does not think that way. During a recent interview with ESPN, the “Kid from Akron” said that convincing Doncic to stay in L.A. is not his responsibility. “No, that ain’t my job,” James said. “I think … I don’t think, I know, Luka knows how I feel about him.…
In the midst of profound roster challenges, the Lakers are preparing for an offseason that could redefine their identity. With looming gaps in the frontcourt, the team is focused on bolstering their support around two superstars. This urgency is not merely about numbers—it’s about crafting a winning formula that leverages both size and agility in the paint. A reevaluation of the roster has shone a spotlight on the center position as a cornerstone for future success. The team’s leadership has been unambiguous: adding extra size in the frontcourt is a primary goal. “We know this offseason, one of our primary…
Pundits have already begun to debate who is to blame for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ disappointing season. It seems that those close to the team have identified the main problem and want to address it quickly so that it does not come back to haunt them in the next NBA championship. With their elimination now a certainty, the Lakers want to prepare themselves as best they canphysically, as they feel they have fallen short in that area. Coach JJ Redick has said that they want to be in shape for next season as soon as possible, thinking about the…
Like LeBron James, Luka Doncic has a pivotal decision to ponder this summer. Doncic, who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, could sign a contract extension with the organization in free agency (he must wait until Aug. 2). The offensive wizard isn’t 100% sure he wants to commit to the Lakers long-term, but he’ll have ample time to weigh the pros and cons of making an offseason statement. Will James, contemplating retirement, attempt to persuade Doncic to appease Rob Pelinka and the Lakers in the upcoming months? The four-time NBA champion made a…
Anthony Davis made it known that he wanted the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for a center before the February deadline. Little did he know that he’d be on the way out in exchange for Luka Doncic. The Lakers then traded for Hornets center Mark Williams in a deal that LA voided because of a failed physical. After the trade, it looked like maybe the Lakers could combat their center woes with Jaxson Hayes, whose play was elevated with Luka on the floor. However, LA came crashing back to Earth toward the end of the regular season. The Lakers still…
This season, an NBA title wasn’t in the cards for JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite playing high-level basketball after landing Luka Doncic in February, the franchise failed to make noise in the playoffs, resulting in an uneventful postseason. Although the consensus is the Lakers should build around Doncic and LeBron James this summer, Clutch Points’ Bailey Bassett shockingly predicts Los Angeles will pull the plug on the Doncic experiment and reunite with a skilled three-time All-Star forward. “Considering the Lakers just lost to the (Minnesota) Timberwolves in five games during the first round of the NBA playoffs,…
The Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers share something in common. All three are out of the playoffs, as the Lakers and Doncic were eliminated on Wednesday. Los Angeles fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-96. Last season, Doncic was in the NBA Finals, and now, he is done in five games. So, what was the problem? For starters, the Lakers weren’t the Mavericks. Dallas has a two-headed center rotation with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford. Both players excelled when Doncic ran the point. The Lakers lacked a dominant big man, as they struggled against Minnesota. Los…
And just like that, the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff run is over just as quickly as it started. Despite entering the 2024-25 NBA postseason as the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed, the Lakers couldn’t get things done against the Minnesota Timberwolves, officially tasting elimination with Game 5’s 103-96 loss. It’s now back to the drawing board for general manager Rob Pelink and head coach JJ Redick, who have plenty of roster needs that must be addressed this offseason. New contributors can’t be brought in unless roster space is created, though. In other words, there’s a good chance several players just…
Black Tuesday for Sporting Legends: Ronaldo, Messi, Dhoni, and LeBron All Crumble on April 30 April 30, 2025, will go down as one of the most sobering days in modern sports memory. Four of the world’s most iconic athletes—Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M.S. Dhoni, and LeBron James—each saw their teams knocked out of major competitions in stunning fashion, triggering reactions ranging from heartbreak to harsh public scrutiny. Cristiano Ronaldo: Trophyless Again After Al-Nassr Collapse Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of silverware with Al-Nassr came to another bitter end after a 3-2 loss to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League semi-final.…
Austin Reaves admitted to struggles in the series with the Minnesota Timberwolves taking them apart. With Luka Doncic and LeBron James sustaining knocks in the team’s Game 5 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was added pressure on Austin Reaves to deliver. Reaves was unable to, ending up with just 12 points, and scoring just two of 10 three-point attempts. Lakers fans expressed frustrations towards Reaves’ performance, likening his display to former player D’Angelo Russell. The LA Lakers lost the game 103-96, bowing out in the playoffs with a 4-1 series defeat. Austin Reaves was disappointing during the series, and…