Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Lakers

Ranking Every Possible NBA Finals Matchup Remaining As Second Round Gets Underway

With the playoffs advancing to the conference semifinal round, we rank each potential NBA Finals matchup from 16 to 1.

Sports Illustrated

A Frustrated LeBron James Was Quick to Bring Up Luka Dončić After the Lakers’ Game 1 Loss to Thunder

The Lakers are down 1-0 to the Thunder and without Luka Dončić it feels like this could be a very short series.

Sports Illustrated

Four Wild Overreactions From Game 1 of Every Second Round NBA Playoff Series

Game 1 is in the books for each NBA conference semifinals series. What have we learned?

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome finger bone injury

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Freak injury horror for Lakers star Jarred Vanderbilt as he suffers gruesome pinkie break

The injury occurred when Vanderbilt attempted to block a dunk by Thunder center Chet Holmgren. His finger struck the backboard, causing an immediate, painful reaction

The Independent UK

Did the Lakers win last night?

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Chris Mannix: Three Thoughts on Thunder’s Defensive Masterpiece vs. Lakers

Los Angeles needs more from its backcourt if the Lakers have any chance in the Western Conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

The Thunder Bench’s Reaction to Jarred Vanderbilt’s Finger Injury Tells Just How Nasty It Is

They had to turn to look away.

Sports Illustrated

Key Injuries We're Monitoring in the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs

From Ant's bone bruise to Luka's hamstring strain, these are the main ailments to know for the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated

The Playoff Schedule Shows How Little the NBA and Its Broadcast Partners Care About the Fans

Bizarre start times, constantly changing networks and announcer crews have become a postseason staple this year.

Sports Illustrated

SI:CYMI | The Knicks vs. the Met Gala

Plus, a firing in Orlando.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoff Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder Clear Title Favourites Entering Second Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs, with LeBron James leading the Lakers despite challenges.

International Business Times UK

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated

Five Burning Questions for the NBA Playoffs’ Second Round

With contenders reshuffled, stars banged up and old beef taking center stage, the conference semifinals present a wide-open path.

Sports Illustrated

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Broken bodies everywhere: are injuries about to be declared winners of the NBA playoffs?

A host of stars have gone down with injuries this postseason. For as long as the league resists change, its players will pay the price

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers From the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just eight teams left standing, a look back at one of the best first rounds in recent memory.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7 History: Who Holds the Edge in the Most Common Game 7 Matchup in the NBA?

The Celtics look to avoid a collapse against the 76ers in Boston on Saturday night. History says they should have the edge.

The Guardian - US

At 41, LeBron James is turning back the clock and taking the Lakers on a storybook playoff run

The veteran star’s days as the No 1 option once appeared behind him. Against the favored Rockets, he put Father Time on the ropes and his team on his back

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets Season Grades: Judging Houston’s Year After Disappointing First-Round Exit to Lakers

This season was an interesting one for the Rockets. Pegged as a top-tier title contender after swapping Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green for Kevin Durant, things w

International Business Times UK

New York Knicks Beat Atlanta Hawks By 51 As Fight Leads To Ejections In Game 6

The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, setting NBA records for halftime lead and winning margin, advancing to the next playoff round.

Sports Illustrated

You Won’t Believe What the Nuggets Did that Gave the Timberwolves Extra Motivation

The Timberwolves didn’t like how often he Nuggets were winning during the regular season.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Another Nail in LIV Golf’s Coffin

The upstart tour’s future is a lot murkier after it acknowledged the loss of Saudi Arabia’s financial backing.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Had a Very Blunt Answer When Asked After Game 5 Loss If Rockets Are the Better Team

LeBron James didn’t want to even answer this question after the Lakers’ Game 5 loss.

International Business Times UK

Lakers Face History: LeBron James Warns Of 'Hard' Task After Second Rockets Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers face a critical challenge after losing Game 5 to the Houston Rockets, narrowing their series lead. LeBron James emphasises the need for offensive adjustments.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Giannis Antetokounmpo

1,332 stories

Shai GilgeousAlexander

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.