ESPN First Take Lakers

Lakers, Magic and LeBron James

ESPN's 'First Take' assigns blame for Lakers' recent struggles

When the Los Angeles Lakers paired a generational superstar with LeBron James, it seemed they had finally secured a long-term bridge from the James era to a new golden age. A 34-23 record and a tentative hold on sixth place in the Western Conference would suggest otherwise.

· 18h

Lakers’ LeBron James Assigns Blame for Final Play in Loss to Magic

· 19h

LeBron James, Luka Doncic Break Down Lakers' Failed Final Play in Videos After Loss to Magic

· 12h

Lakers’ heartbreaking loss reveals truth in who they are

Everything felt heavy Tuesday night inside Crypto.com Arena.

· 14h

Lakers' Luka Doncic Makes Blunt Admission After Loss to Magic

· 1d

Luka Doncic Seemingly Blames LeBron James For Lakers Loss

· 14h

Lakers fall to Magic's wave of physicality

They have Marcus Smart, who would absolutely throw down in a club brawl.

· 23h

Lakers’ loss to Magic snaps crazy 25-game streak in 2025-26

· 23h

JJ Redick hits Lakers with ‘work in progress’ truth bomb after Magic loss

Brian Windhorst implies Lakers are better off without LeBron James

Brian Windhorst of ESPN pointed out a cold, hard truth: the Lakers have done better without LeBron James than with him this season.

The SportsRush

“Dressing Like Y’all Shopping at Target”: Stephen A. Smith Calls Himself a Better Dresser Than LeBron James

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith doesn't hold back from unleashing virbal tirade against LeBron James over his fashion sense.

2don MSN

Stephen A. Smith calls out Lakers’ LeBron James after Pat Riley’s statement

How ESPN's Stephen A Smith called out Lakers All-Star LeBron James after Pat Riley's statement from Sunday's statue ceremony.

8don MSN

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Says One NBA Star “Will Always Catch Stray” on ‘First Take’

ESPN’s top analyst, Stephen A. Smith, has harsh words for one NBA star and plans to keep having them for the duration of ‘First Take.’

8don MSN

Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason

With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.