It turns out LeBron James still knows how to take the reins of a playoff series and — even at age 41 — make sure it's played on his terms and at his pace. NBA playoffs 2026, odds: Lakers' LeBron James is biggest home underdog of his career in Game 4 LeBron James is the biggest home underdog of his career in Game 4 tonight.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 0-3 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. They face elimination and could get swept in Game 4 on Monday. The four-time NBA champion has stepped up in the playoffs in Luka Doncic's absence.

As Lakers exit playoffs, uncertainty around LeBron James' future returns to focus. Luke Hales / The Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ season — and possibly LeBron James’ career. The top-seeded Thunder swept the No.

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to the NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals thus far. J.B. Bickerstaff calls out officials over free-throw disparity after Pistons' Game 4 loss to Cavaliers: 'It's unacceptable' The Pistons shot just 12 free throw attempts in Monday night's loss to the Cavaliers.