From The Sports Desk: Farewell LeBron?
After the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplished their sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers final evening, all eyes turned to LeBron James, the Lakers’ 41-year-old star. Had that been James’ remaining…
The Lakers are playing as well as they can — and it doesn’t matter against the Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers have given the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder their finest effort, and it shouldn’t be practically ok, as LeBron James and Co. now path their Western…
TST Best Bets: May 7, 2026
The first spherical of the NBA playoffs was the spherical of underdogs just like the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Conference Semifinals have proven flashes of predictability…
Courtside chess: Inside the Lakers’ defensive plans to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — and give themselves a puncher’s chance
OKLAHOMA CITY — Lakers head coach JJ Redick might solely look towards the sky halfway by means of the third quarter, uttering a slew of phrases not appropriate for a…
NBA conference semis: Thunder-Lakers, Spurs-Wolves, Knicks-76ers
Preview capsules on the NBA’s conference semifinal sequence: ___ West: No. 6 Minnesota (49-33, 4-2) vs. No. 2 San Antonio (62-20, 4-1) Season sequence: Timberwolves, 2-1. Schedule: Game 1 at…
LeBron James previews Thunder ahead of 2026 NBA playoff series
Being penciled in for a few week, issues turned official on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in Round 2 of the 2026 NBA playoffs.…
2026 NBA playoffs: Who will win it all? 25 takes on the East, West and Finals predictions
The 2026 NBA playoffs will characteristic legendary matchups, intriguing questions and all kinds of X-factors. But who has the most at stake this postseason, and who will finally win it…
Victor Wembanyama eligible for MVP, other awards after playing in 65th game this season despite rib injury
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s pursuit of the MVP award continues to be alive. Wembanyama is formally eligible for end-of-season awards after playing no less than 20 minutes in…
Things were good for the Lakers just a week ago
LOS ANGELES — The clock barely touched 16 seconds. Sixteen. That’s how lengthy it took for the Los Angeles Lakers to fracture. Not their lead — they by no means…
Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired again within the win column on Friday, beating the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to keep their grip on first place within the NBA Western Conference. Two…