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The Los Angeles Lakers would be thrilled to have LeBron James back if the superstar opts to play a 24th NBA season but plan to start building around Luka Doncic.

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LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City in what could turn out to be the final game of his career.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory in what could turn out to be the final game of LeBron James' career.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder used another explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination in the NBA playoffs.

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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called out NBA officials over their treatment of LeBron James, saying the 41-year-old has the "worst whistle" of any star player.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic says it's still unclear when he'll return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him for the team's NBA playoff campaign.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 108-90, to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semifinal series.

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Jabari Smith Jr.'s 22 points helped the Houston Rockets grind out a gritty 99-93 win to bring their series with the Los Angeles Lakers back to 3-2.

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The Houston Rockets will be without injured star Kevin Durant as they try to fend off elimination in the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were fined by the NBA for criticism of officiating following a playoff loss at Houston.

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LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City in what could turn out to be the final game of his career.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory in what could turn out to be the final game of LeBron James' career.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder used another explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination in the NBA playoffs.

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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called out NBA officials over their treatment of LeBron James, saying the 41-year-old has the "worst whistle" of any star player.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic says it's still unclear when he'll return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him for the team's NBA playoff campaign.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 108-90, to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semifinal series.

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Jabari Smith Jr.'s 22 points helped the Houston Rockets grind out a gritty 99-93 win to bring their series with the Los Angeles Lakers back to 3-2.

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The Houston Rockets will be without injured star Kevin Durant as they try to fend off elimination in the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were fined by the NBA for criticism of officiating following a playoff loss at Houston.

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