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Nemahn is a Senior at Georgia State University where he majors in journalism and minors in philosophy. At The Lead, he covers the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka leaves a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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The Lakers’ Rohan Ramadas Hire Is Both Encouraging and Concerning

The Lakers’ offseason has officially begun. The Los Angeles Lakers hired former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an...

May 26, 2026
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers starters look on from the bench in the final minutes of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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How Did Each Los Angeles Lakers Player Perform This Postseason?

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end two weeks ago. They entered the postseason shorthanded, but the team stepped up to...

May 25, 2026
May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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What Should the Lakers Learn From the Thunder Series Sweep?

It was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Luka Doncic-less Lakers were...

May 12, 2026
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers starters look on from the bench in the final minutes of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Game 3 Loss Proves Lakers Are No Match for the Thunder

After the Lakers’ 131-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, their demise is inevitable. The Thunder outclass the Lakers in every...

May 10, 2026
May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) steals the ball from Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) in the second half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Lakers Can’t Handle the Thunder’s Depth

Los Angeles Lakers’ players, fans and even coaches are fed up with the officiating after Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, but...

May 8, 2026
Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) and center Deandre Ayton (5) celebrate against the Houston Rockets in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Lakers Cannot Afford a Repeat of Their Game 1 Performance

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ leading scorers, watched Luke Kennard’s inferno and LeBron James’ mastermind from the sideline during...

April 19, 2026
Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looses the ball during a drive against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Lakers Are Now a Dream Playoff Matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers spent all of March fighting for seeding, flipping narratives, and proving they were a nightmare matchup for anyone in...

April 7, 2026
Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic’s Recent Criticism Has Been Loud and Unfounded

When a player wears purple and gold, everything they do is magnified by the Los Angeles spotlight. Whether it’s fair or not, stars...

March 10, 2026
Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is congratulated by forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) after a three-point basket in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers’ Ceiling Is Not Very High, Even When Healthy

For the first time all season, the Lakers have an empty injury report and fans are excited. Many will look at the 15–4...

February 20, 2026
Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić (77) moves the ball against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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Andrew Wiggins Would Be a Perfect Fit on the Lakers

As the trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers have continued to struggle mightily in three areas: defense, shooting and production from the...

January 14, 2026
Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Utah Jazz guard/forward Svi Mykhailiuk (10) during the first quarter at Delta Center.
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The Lakers Aren’t Championship Contenders

The Los Angeles Lakers are 0.5 games behind the third seed and one game behind the second seed in a stacked Western Conference,...

December 20, 2025
Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
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Will ESPN’s Lakers Projections Hold Through 2026?

Last Week, ESPN released its player projections for the 2025-26 NBA season. According to their projections, some key Lakers’ players are set to...

September 23, 2025
Feb 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Kylor Kelley (50) and Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) look for the ball during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Who Is The Lakers’ Newest Pickup, Kylor Kelley?

Last week, the Lakers announced that they signed center Kylor Kelley to an Exhibit 10 contract. Under this non-guaranteed contract, Kelly will be...

September 3, 2025
Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) smiles during a timeout in the first half again the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Did the Lakers’ Offseason Turn Them Into Title Contenders?

Now that the LeBron James trade rumors have dissipated, and with Luka Dončić re-signed to a long-term extension, the attention of Laker fans...

August 13, 2025