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Lakers star Lebron James' future in question after being swept by Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers' hopes of winning another NBA championship are over but questions over what comes next for LeBron James will rumble on beyond Monday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The reigning-champion Thunder blew an 11-point third-quarter lead only to rally back in the fourth for a 115-110 win to complete their four-game sweep of James and the Lakers. The victory means the injury-ravaged Thunder can take a much-needed rest before facing the winner of the Minnesota-San Antonio series in the Western Conference Finals. The Lakers, meanwhile, finished first in the Pacific Division again only to get knocked out of the playoffs in the first round for the second year in a row. In fact, James’ Lakers haven’t won a playoff series since reaching the conference finals in 2023. James finished with a game-high 12 rebounds and 24 points in what was an otherwise brutal game for the former MVP. Not only were the Lakers outscored by 17 points while he was on the floor, but James also committed four costly turnovers on a night when LA had 19. There's good reason to believe Monday's loss could be James' last appearance for the Lakers, given his age and expiring contract, but he didn't indicate any decision after Monday's loss. 'With my future, I don't know, obviously, I mean, it's obviously still fresh,' he told reporters. 'When the time comes, obviously you guys will know what I decided to do.' James last committed to the Lakers back in July 2024, when he agreed to a two-year deal to return to Los Angeles. It was worth $104million and it ran through the 2025/26 season. Now James will become a free agent on June 30 and questions over whether he will retire or find a new home have been bubbling since 12 months prior, when his agent Rich Paul told ESPN: 'LeBron wants to compete for a championship.' 'He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all.' The 23-season veteran, a four-time NBA champion, exercised his player option for this season. By making that $52.6m decision - rather than negotiating another deal - James ushered in a rare first: never before in his eight years with the Lakers had he played through the final year of a deal. #lebron #lakers #basketball #nbaplayoffs
Questions In The Crease | Morning Cuppa Hockey
Season 3, Episode 125 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here! Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenseman Colby Cohen are back at the table with a loaded Tuesday morning show as the 2026 playoffs heat up. Legendary NHL bench boss Bruce Boudreau joins the guys to break down the biggest coaching decisions happening right now in the postseason. Then Minnesota Wild broadcaster Pat Micheletti reacts to last night's Game 4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche as the Wild now trail the series 3-1 and face elimination. And to cap it all off, former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk dives deep into the goalie carousel that's been defining this year's playoffs — from Wallstedt to Wedgewood to Blackwood and beyond. It's a can't-miss episode on a massive morning for hockey fans! 0:00 – Show Open & guest lineup preview 01:45 – Colorado dominates Minnesota in Game 4 02:20 – Colby breaks down Colorado’s forecheck advantage 04:05 – Boldy & Kaprizov struggle offensively 05:20 – Bruce Boudreau joins the show 05:45 – Bruce Cassidy-to-Edmonton report explained 07:00 – Coaching contracts & interview permissions discussion 09:15 – What this means for Kris Knoblauch’s future 12:35 – Minnesota’s mentality facing a 3-1 deficit 14:10 – Why Colorado overwhelms teams late in games 15:00 – “One game at a time” playoff mindset 17:20 – Colorado’s depth proving Cup-worthy 18:40 – Coaching around lineup weaknesses in playoffs 20:05 – Wild badly missing Eriksson Ek & Brodin 21:05 – Josh Manson butt-end controversy debate 23:30 – Montreal’s playoff maturity impressing Bruce 26:15 – Buffalo goalie debate: UPL vs Alex Lyon 28:00 – Mitch Marner thriving with Vegas 29:45 – Pressure difference between Toronto & Vegas 33:00 – Pat Micheletti joins the show 34:20 – Minnesota failed to exploit Colorado’s weak blue line 35:05 – Wild abandoned aggressive forecheck strategy 37:20 – Brock Faber’s insane playoff workload 39:45 – Colorado’s bottom-six depth takes over 41:20 – Kaprizov & Boldy forced to do too much alone 45:20 – Should Wallstedt start Game 5? 49:00 – How Minnesota can still extend the series 50:15 – Is John Hynes coaching for his job? 52:00 – Wild special teams problems exposed 54:30 – Quinn Hughes extension speculation 56:00 – Colby calls Quinn Hughes the best player in hockey today 59:10 – Minnesota sports curse discussion 01:01:20 – Colby doubles down on Quinn Hughes take 01:03:00 – Devan Dubnyk joins the show 01:04:15 – Dubnyk evaluates Minnesota’s goalie situation 01:06:20 – Why Wallstedt still gives the Wild a chance 01:08:10 – Breaking down Colorado’s traffic around the crease 01:10:05 – Mental side of being down 3-1 in playoffs 01:12:15 – How goalies recover after tough playoff losses 01:14:20 – Blackwood’s calm performance praised 01:16:05 – Dubnyk on playoff pressure vs regular season hockey 01:18:30 – Biggest technical differences in playoff goaltending 01:20:15 – Why defensive structure matters more in postseason 01:22:10 – Debating the most dangerous remaining playoff teams 01:24:30 – Goalie confidence swings throughout a series 01:26:05 – Could Minnesota realistically force Game 7? 01:28:15 – Dubnyk shares stories from his playoff experience 01:30:00 – Final thoughts on Colorado’s Cup chances 01:31:45 – Around-the-league playoff storylines discussion 01:38:30 – Show wrap-up & sign-off 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #MinnesotaWild #ColoradoAvalanche #BruceBoudreau #DevanDubnyk #PatMicheletti #NHLPlayoffs #GoalieControversy
THUNDER SWEPT THE LAKERS 😳💔 #shorts
The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers with a brutal 4-0 sweep. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC’s incredible energy, the Thunder completely overwhelmed Los Angeles throughout the series and proved they are one of the most dangerous teams left in the playoffs. But what made tonight even more emotional was the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James. With rumors about his future, his contract situation and possible retirement speculation, many NBA fans are wondering if this could have been: LeBron’s final playoff game or even his last game as a Laker. If this truly was the end… it’s the end of one of the biggest eras in NBA history. 💔🔥 #Lakers #Thunder #LeBronJames #NBAPlayoffs #NBA #NBAShorts #Basketball #NBAHighlights #Viral #Shorts
Flyers Season Recap, Michkov/Tocchet Drama, Offseason Trades | Ep 237
Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre break down the Philadelphia Flyers playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, recap the 2025-26 season, Trevor Zegras' first year in Philadelphia, the recent Matvei Michkov/Rick Tocchet "drama," Travis Konecny and others struggles in the postseason, possible trades and signings in the offseason, Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews' futures, Dan Vladar's contract, the injuries the Flyers played through, Philly's power play, and Stanley Cup predictions for the rest of the playoffs. Go to gt-wholesale.com and use coupon code "nasty" for 15% off. #nhl #podcast #Flyers Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly! ►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop ► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles ► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32 ► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32 ► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld ► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworl
LeBron James exits Los Angeles Lakers' court for final time of 2025-26 NBA season | NBA on ESPN
Take a look as the final buzzer sounds in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals as the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the 4-0 series sweep of the Lakers and LeBron James is seen leaving the court potentially for the final time as a Laker on an expiring contract. (Courtesy: "NBA/NBA on Prime") ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NBA #lakers #thunder
Donovan Mitchell COOKS The Pistons In Historic 2nd Half! | Cavaliers Vs. Pistons
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NOSTALGIA: Are the Washington Capitals Ready to BRING BACK John Carlson and UPGRADE Defense?
Washington Capitals confront a blue line crisis as John Carlson’s potential return becomes more realistic than ever. With Rasmus Sandin sidelined by ACL surgery and right-side depth in question, could Carlson’s veteran presence solve more than just nostalgia for a championship era? Host Dan Holmi evaluates whether Carlson—now thriving with the Anaheim Ducks—can still anchor Washington’s defense or risks slowing the Capitals’ bid for a new direction. Major talking points include contract structure, locker room leadership, and the balance between honoring legends and paving the way for younger defensemen. Emotional insights from Alex Ovechkin underscore how Carlson’s legacy ties into the franchise’s identity and future. Don’t miss this candid breakdown of how the Capitals should shape their roster and whether sentiment can coexist with a winning strategy. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCapitals?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: http://www.lockedoncapitals.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #WashingtonCapitals #Caps #NHLHockey #allcaps #ovechkin
The Giants Need to Make a Move
The San Francisco Giants are in trouble — and the questions are starting to pile up around Buster Posey's front office tenure. In this segment, the guys break down the growing concern around Posey's bold but backfiring moves: the Rafael Devers trade, the Willy Adames signing, the Matt Chapman extension, and now the surprise Patrick Bailey trade to Cleveland. Is this a team that knows what it's doing — or one spinning out of control less than a year into a new regime? Ken Rosenthal called it "subtraction by addition," and it's hard to argue with that right now. The Giants rank among the worst offenses in baseball — fewest home runs, fewest walks, and a historically low walk rate. Devers is finally waking up in May, Willy Adames is creeping back above .200, but the roster construction still doesn't make sense. And then there's Bryce Eldridge — a top prospect called up to the big club and barely getting any at-bats. If you bring him up, you have to play him. The hosts lay it all out — and argue the Giants have two realistic options right now: move Jung Ho Lee back to center and make Casey Schmidt the right fielder, or trade Matt Chapman to clear the logjam. Otherwise, the front office is just spinning its wheels while wasting a prospect's development time. Topics discussed include: Buster Posey's front office moves — bold or reckless? The Devers, Adames, and Chapman contracts — stuck or salvageable? Patrick Bailey traded to Cleveland — what does it mean for Giants catching? Bryce Eldridge called up but barely playing — a development disaster? Jung Ho Lee, Casey Schmidt, and the Giants' roster crunch Ken Rosenthal's "subtraction by addition" take on San Francisco Do you think Buster Posey is the right guy to run this team — or is this thing already going off the rails? Drop your take in the comments. 0:00 – Buster Posey's Front Office Under Fire 1:43 – Devers and Adames Contracts: Backtracking Already? 3:54 – Bryce Eldridge Called Up But Barely Playing 6:47 – Ken Rosenthal: "Subtraction By Addition" 19:08 – Patrick Bailey Trade & Giants' Catching Future Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-957thegame Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/957thegame Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/957thegame Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/957thegame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/957thegame/ Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/join-our-clubs/mvp-club