Michael Rapaport: LeBron looked disinterested & disengaged in Game 6 loss to Suns | UNDISPUTED

Michael Rapaport joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss LeBron James’ performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Round 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Hear why Rapaport believes that LeBron looked disengaged throughout the game and that it’s time to restructure the Lakers’ front office.

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Stephen Jackson: The Lakers’ supporting cast didn’t play until late in the game and relied on an injured AD | UNDISPUTED

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to a tough ending in Staples Center last night. Anthony Davis tried to play through a groin strain but only lasted five and a half minutes as the reigning champs fell to the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 113-100. The Lakers trailed by 22 after the first quarter and as many as 29 throughout the game despite cutting the Suns’ lead to as little as 10. The King finished with 29 points on 11-of-26 shooting and 3-of-10 from three. Stephen Jackson breaks down his grade for LeBron and the Lakers’ performance in Game 6.

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Skip Bayless: Clippers are headed for disaster, I'm taking the Mavericks in Game 6 | UNDISPUTED

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are staring down elimination tonight in Dallas against the Mavericks. After scoring only 19 in a Game 4 loss, Luka Doncic’s neck injury appeared better after he dropped 42 points in the Game 5 win in Los Angeles. The Clippers find themselves as 2-and-a-half-point favorites according to FOX Bet Sportsbook. Hear who Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe will win Game 6.

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Nick Wright & Antoine Walker decide who’s ‘Best in the West’ now that Lakers are eliminated | FIRST THINGS FIRST

With the Los Angeles Lakers officially out of the running for the NBA title, Nick Wright, Antoine Walker and the First Things First crew decide who will be the top contender in the Western Conference. Antoine makes a case for Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz, but hear which team Nick thinks has a better chance to take the West.

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Nick Wright on Anthony Davis in Lakers’ GM 6 loss: ‘How did he get cleared to play?’ | FIRST THING FIRST

Anthony Davis was on the court for less than 5 minutes of Game 6 for the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving after displaying some obvious signs of pain to his groin. Nick Wright decides whether LeBron James and the Lakers would have been better off if AD has not made an appearance in last night’s game, and speculates what the reason could have been for him playing through the injury.

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“Lakers gave a valiant effort, but give the Suns their credit” — Shannon Sharpe on Phoenix eliminating L.A. | UNDISPUTED

It was not a Hollywood ending for LeBron James & company last night… Anthony Davis tried to play through a groin strain but only lasted five and a half minutes as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns 113 to 100. LA trailed by 22 after the first quarter and by as many as 29 in the game. LeBron finished with 29 points on 11 of 26 shooting that included 3 of 10 from long range. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the defending champions being eliminated in the first round.

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Nick Wright: Lakers didn’t have ‘Playoff LeBron James’ in this loss to Suns | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing to the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the playoffs. Nick Wright shares his biggest takeaways from the loss, the first Round 1 elimination in LeBron James’ career. Watch as Nick breaks down how impactful Anthony Davis’ injury was to the Lakers’ loss, and why he doesn’t believe LeBron was at 100% in this series after his own injury.

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Tyron Smith wants to keep playing a long time and says surgery will allow for that

Tyron Smith missed only one game in his first five seasons. The seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle has missed 26 the past five seasons. Smith has missed games because of his back, a herniated disc and stingers. He underwent neck surgery last season, costing him 14 games. “Honestly feeling great, finally got the neck fixed, [more]

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