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Lakers Nation

Lakers Nation is your go-to source for everything related to the Los Angeles Lakers, including news, insights, rumors, and score updates. Based in Southern California, we provide comprehensive coverage of your favorite team around the clock, capturing every moment from practices to game day and beyond—something mainstream media often overlooks. As passionate Lakers fans ourselves, we take pride in our commitment to keep you informed daily with the freshest updates from Lakerland. Our goal is to be your ultimate destination for all things Lakers.

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  • 2 days ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

    The Los Angeles Lakers may not have won the NBA Championship in 2024-25, but the franchise and fanbase have to be feeling elated with how this past year has transpired. The Lakers hired head coach JJ Redick to lead the team and he outperformed expectations, leading the Lakers to a 50-win season in his first year on the job. Next, Los Angeles was able to land Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal that no one saw coming, securing their next franchise pillar.

  • 2 days ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

    It’s been over 22 years since Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was selected first overall during the 2003 NBA Draft. Touted as a can’t-miss prospect in high school, James has somehow surpassed the lofty expectations he faced and turned into arguably the greatest basketball of all time. Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft is scheduled for Wednesday and features a similarly-hyped prospect in Duke’s Cooper Flagg.

  • 3 days ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Borelli

    The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a memorable season by defeating the Indiana Pacers, 103-91, in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals to capture their first championship since relocating from Seattle. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points, 12 assists and five rebounds in the decisive victory en route to being named Finals MVP.

  • 5 days ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Borelli

    LeBron James just completed his 22nd season in the NBA, and while he continues to play at an elite level for the Los Angeles Lakers, some have wondered when the 40-year-old will finally decide to walk away from the game. James posted a short video earlier this month of a reporter asking him if the retirement rumors were true and what is next for him. This caused quite the stir on social media, but it turned out to be an Amazon Prime Day ad and had nothing to do with his status for next season.

  • 5 days ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

    The advantage of having someone like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on a team is that he operates both as a superstar and coach on the floor. James’ basketball IQ is well-regarded in the NBA as he’s able to diagnose and dissect the floor instantaneously and make the right play. While James shut down any possibility of becoming a head coach, he certainly has the basketball acumen for it given his deep understanding of how every piece matters on a winning team.