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 TRUTH ABOUT: Luke kennard | History Defined

Lakers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and More

Previewing what should be an eventful offseason for the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated

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

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Luke Kennard, Sophie Ratcliffe and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Guardian - UK

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

Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series

Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control.

Sports Illustrated

Two LeBron James Moments From Lakers’ OT Win vs. Rockets Will Live on for a Long, Long Time

LeBron James provided two memorable moments as he steered the Lakers to a thrilling overtime win to take a 3–0 series lead on the Rockets.

Sports Illustrated

New Video Shows the Play That Kevin Durant Injured His Ankle on in Game 2 vs. Lakers

Durant will miss Game 3 in Houston due to a newly suffered left ankle sprain.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James, in the Greatest NBA Career Ever, Isn’t Done Yet

At 41 years old and in his 23rd season, the superstar is still defining greatness while carrying the Lakers through the postseason.

Sports Illustrated

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

LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

The Guardian - US

As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery

The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James hits NBA milestone as LA Lakers crush Suns

James became only the fourth NBA player to reach the milestone

The Independent UK

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries Could Completely Undo Lakers’ March Progress Ahead of Playoffs

After ending March on a high note, injuries have the Lakers suddenly scrambling ahead of the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Black Bag by Luke Kennard review – a campus comedy for our end times

Drawing on a real-life 1960s experiment, this story of an out-of-work actor paid to cover himself in a black leather bag fizzes with wit and invention

The Guardian - UK

Don’t Overreact to the Loss: The Lakers Look Built for a Deep Postseason Run

Even with the win streak snapped, Luka Dončić’s surge and LeBron James’s evolution have L.A. looking like a real title threat.

Sports Illustrated

How Pistons’ Unlikely Heroes Snapped Lakers’ Nine-Game Winning Streak

The Lakers can lose after all.

Sports Illustrated

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Dončić Picks Up 16th Technical Foul, But His Suspension is Perfect Timing for Lakers

Dončić got into it with Magic center Goga Bitadze.

Sports Illustrated

How LeBron James Perfectly Set Up Lakers’ Luke Kennard for Wide Open Game-Winning Three vs. Magic

LeBron was fired up, after playing his role perfectly to set up the game-winning three by Kennard.

Sports Illustrated

Grading Every Major Deal From the NBA Trade Deadline

A look at how each team did in all the major deals at the NBA trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated

Four NBA Players Facing the Most Pressure to Deliver After Trade Deadline

With the NBA trade deadline come and gone, here are four players facing the most pressure to perform for their new teams.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Acquire Veteran Sharpshooter From Hawks Ahead of Trade Deadline

Los Angeles acquires a very good shooter at the deadline.

The Sports Daily

Atlanta Hawks 2025-26 Outlook

Previewing the upcoming 2025-26 season for the Atlanta Hawks who come into the new year with a revamped roster.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Eastern Conference Tiers: These Unproven Contenders Could Make a Leap in 2025

Last season, the Cavaliers fell flat while injuries derailed the Magic’s chance at a run, but major offseason additions bolster both squads.

Operation Sports

NBA 2K26: The Best 3-Point Shooters Revealed

Sound the alarms!

Sports Illustrated

Hawks Continue Free Agency Push by Adding Luke Kennard on One-Year Deal

Atlanta's all-in offseason continues.

Sports Illustrated

Grizzlies to Re-Sign Luke Kennard to One-Year Deal, per Report

The veteran sharpshooter is back in Memphis for the 2024-25 season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

ESPN lists several 2024 NBA free agency targets for Rockets

ESPN’s Bobby Marks lists players such as Jose Alvarado, Monte Morris, Luke Kennard, Gary Trent, Isaiah Joe, Bruce Brown, and Kelly Oubre as potential fits.

1 2 3

People

Giannis Antetokounmpo

1,333 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

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

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