Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images Even with the Lakers eliminated, Dorian Finney-Smith will not even think about his offseason contract decisions until June at the earliest. Dorian Finney-Smith had a relatively good year in a Lakers uniform. He joined Los Angeles after the Lakers traded for him, sending D’Angelo Russell back to the Nets. Immediately, he … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith says he hasn’t thought about player option for next season
Could the Lakers trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason?
Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Unless Nico Harrison is secretly running the Bucks as well, a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is a long shot for the Lakers this offseason. The Lakers already pulled off one generational heist since the calendar flipped to 2025. Can they do it again this offseason? Speculation is already swirling about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future after the … [Read more...] about Could the Lakers trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason?
The Lakers ran out of time
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Up against the clock all season long, the Lakers ran out of time to find solutions before their season came to an end Time is a commodity that you can never have too much of. It’s also something that is often yearned for. When the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić three months before the end of the season, the stopwatch immediately started … [Read more...] about The Lakers ran out of time
LeBron James reportedly suffered Grade 2 MCL sprain vs. Wolves in Game 5
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images While it’s only a formality now, LeBron James reportedly suffered an MCL sprain in Game 5 against the Wolves. While the Lakers' season ended on Wednesday, had they won the game, it would have marked the probable end of LeBron James’ season anyway. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James reportedly suffered a … [Read more...] about LeBron James reportedly suffered Grade 2 MCL sprain vs. Wolves in Game 5
Austin Reaves was reportedly dealing with big toe sprain during playoffs
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Add Austin Reaves to the list of Lakers who were dealing with an injury for the Lakers during the playoffs. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise that the Lakers lost in Game 5 against the Wolves. While it was frustrating, disappointing and surprising, it also likely prevented an inevitable ending from dragging on. Not long … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves was reportedly dealing with big toe sprain during playoffs