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Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams
basketball2 days ago

Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 2025-26 All-NBA selections with Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham on the First Team; Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and Jalen Brunson are on the Second Team; Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey and Jamal Murray compose the Third Team. Durant adds to his historic All-NBA résumé, while Dončić and Cunningham were granted eligibility under the NBA/NBA PA extraordinary circumstances provision after initially missing the 65-game threshold.

via Bleacher Report|
#basketball#cade-cunningham#luka-doncic
LeBron James Signals Late-Summer Free-Agent Decision Amid Lakers-Roster Talks
sports5 days ago

LeBron James Signals Late-Summer Free-Agent Decision Amid Lakers-Roster Talks

LeBron James says he will wait into late June/July to decide whether to return to the NBA after free agency, weighing his family's views and a Lakers plan to retool around Luka Dončić; the Lakers want him back, but a roster rethink could influence his choice among offers from teams like the Warriors, Cavaliers and Knicks as he pursues another title.

via Bleacher Report|
#free-agency#lakers#lebron-james
MCW Takes Aim at Kidd in Response to Mavericks Exit
sports6 days ago

MCW Takes Aim at Kidd in Response to Mavericks Exit

Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd was fired as Mavericks head coach, prompting former teammate Michael Carter-Williams to post on X that “truth always prevails.” Carter-Williams described a strained off-court relationship with Kidd and said he couldn’t see the game the way Kidd did. Kidd finished with a 388-395 coaching record across the Bucks, Mavericks and Nets, as Dallas went 26-56 this season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon noted Kidd’s frustration with Luka Dončić’s conditioning was well known before Dončić’s Feb. 2025 trade to the Lakers. Carter-Williams, the 2013-14 Rookie of the Year, concluded his career with averages around 10.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game (and 4.3 assists) across 2013-23.

via Bleacher Report|
#dallas-mavericks#jason-kidd#luka-doncic
Luka Critics Spark Mock MVP Talk After SGA's Playoff Night
sports6 days ago

Luka Critics Spark Mock MVP Talk After SGA's Playoff Night

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled to 24 points on 7-for-23 shooting in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, fans lit up social media with a -35.6 net on-off rating statistic and sparked Luka Dončić–style comparisons, with some calling SGA MVP while others doubted his value. Despite a strong postseason stat line (around 28.6 ppg, 7.7 apg, 3.0 rpg), his 3-point struggles remain a concern as OKC faces Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs; Game 2 is set for later.

via PFSN|
#luka-doncic#mvp#nba
Mavericks Part Ways With Kidd, Launching Coaching Search
sports8 days ago

Mavericks Part Ways With Kidd, Launching Coaching Search

Dallas mutually parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, with four years left on his contract, as new president Masai Ujiri starts a thorough search for the next coach. Kidd’s tenure produced an inconsistent 205-205 record with three missed playoffs and a 26-56 finish in 2025-26, though Dallas advanced to the 2024 NBA Finals and 2022 Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks also traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers in 2024-25, and Cooper Flagg—the 2025 No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year—is expected to anchor Dallas’s next chapter.

via Bleacher Report|
#coaching-change#dallas-mavericks#jason-kidd
LeBron Felt Overlooked as Pelinka Gifted the Milestone Ball to Redick
sports13 days ago

LeBron Felt Overlooked as Pelinka Gifted the Milestone Ball to Redick

LeBron James spent a season as a third option behind Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, missed Opening Night due to injury, and felt undervalued when Rob Pelinka handed the game ball to JJ Redick after a milestone win. Despite the tension, there’s mutual interest in his return next season, and the Lakers showed they can contend when he embraced the third-option role, leaving a pivotal offseason with several moving parts.

via Lakers Nation|
#jj-redick#lebron-james#los-angeles-lakers
Lakers land an A- for a resilient 2025-26 season despite injuries and a second-round exit
sports14 days ago

Lakers land an A- for a resilient 2025-26 season despite injuries and a second-round exit

Despite major injuries to LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves at various points, the Lakers finished 53-29 (their best since 2010-11), swept the first round, and were eliminated by the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. The season earns an overall A-: Doncic led the league in scoring, LeBron adapted through multiple roles, Reaves posted a career year, and players like Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, and Jaxson Hayes provided key contributions, with head coach JJ Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka earning praise for navigating a challenging campaign.

via New York Post|
#austin-reaves#lakers#lebron-james
Lakers Plot LeBron Return, Reaves Stay, and a Luka-Driven Offseason Plan
sports14 days ago

Lakers Plot LeBron Return, Reaves Stay, and a Luka-Driven Offseason Plan

At his season-ending press conference, Lakers president Rob Pelinka said LeBron James would be welcome to re-sign if he chooses free agency, and expressed strong interest in keeping Austin Reaves; coach JJ Redick emphasized preserving a LeBron–Reaves–Doncic core while boosting defense and depth. Pelinka also outlined a plan to retrofit the roster around Luka Doncic’s needs and said the team will hire two new assistant general managers to strengthen pro/draft scouting, player development, analytics, and salary-cap strategy.

via Hoops Rumors|
#austin-reaves#front-office#lebron-james
Lakers push to re-sign LeBron and Reaves for a Doncic-centered future
sports15 days ago

Lakers push to re-sign LeBron and Reaves for a Doncic-centered future

At Lakers exit interviews, the team signaled it wants LeBron James and Austin Reaves to return next season to team up with Luka Dončić, with James weighing whether to play another year or retire and Reaves opting out of his $14.8 million contract; Pelinka said the organization intends to honor James and keep Reaves, while continuing to build around Dončić, who led the league in scoring and signed a three-year, $165 million extension last summer.

via Los Angeles Times|
#austin-reaves#lebron-james#los-angeles-lakers
Lakers map Luka-led offseason, with LeBron on the table
sports15 days ago

Lakers map Luka-led offseason, with LeBron on the table

The Lakers would love to bring back LeBron James, but their primary offseason goal is to retrofit the roster around Luka Dončić, including pursuing Austin Reaves’ re-signing and adding two-way wings and shooting. Coach Rob Pelinka indicated LeBron’s next steps will be honored if he chooses to play another season, while the franchise plans to hire two assistant general managers, renovate the practice facility, and explore potential Giannis trade scenarios as part of a broader Luka-centric rebuild.

via The New York Times|
#austin-reaves#lebron-james#los-angeles-lakers
Lakers Plot Star-Powered Overhaul Ahead of Offseason
sports15 days ago

Lakers Plot Star-Powered Overhaul Ahead of Offseason

LA is planning a star-powered offseason to upgrade around Luka Doncic, targeting an elite lob-threat at center, more two-way wings, and a secondary playmaker, while trying to keep Austin Reaves, a stance that complicates any Giannis-type move. LeBron James’ future remains a question, but the club could open roughly $50 million in cap space if he departs; otherwise they’ll leverage the No. 25 pick and future first-rounders to pursue upgrades. Reaves’ next contract is speculated around $40 million annually, and Doncic has indicated he’d like to continue playing with him. Doncic’s hamstring injury is not expected to derail his offseason routine as he sits out Slovenia’s summer team. The Lakers also relocated their G League affiliate to Coachella Valley to boost revenue for staff and operations.

via Hoops Rumors|
#austin-reaves#lakers#luka-doncic
Lakers pivot: building around Luka Dončić as LeBron’s role and Reaves’ future loom
sports15 days ago

Lakers pivot: building around Luka Dončić as LeBron’s role and Reaves’ future loom

After a March surge around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, with LeBron James thriving as a complementary piece, the Lakers were swept by the Thunder and now face a pivotal offseason: decide whether to keep James and Reaves or rebuild around Dončić with a more balanced supporting cast. Dončić reportedly wants Reaves to stay, and Reaves could command around $40 million per year; James’ future and salary complicate cap planning. The team is targeting upgrades at center, wings and a secondary playmaker, while exploring high-impact moves (including Giannis Antetokounmpo scenarios) and leveraging cap space and draft assets. Ownership changes and front-office reshaping add urgency to act quickly to maximize Dončić’s prime, balancing continuity with bold, long-term roster construction.

via The New York Times|
#austin-reaves#lebron-james#los-angeles-lakers