Chet Holmgren Has An Incredible Nickname For Fellow Gonzaga Alum Rui Hachimura
An X-factor heading into the second round for the Los Angeles Lakers will be Rui Hachimura. His ability to consistently hit 3-pointers and operate in the mid-range have become valuable tools for L.A. With the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder…
Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic On ‘Slow Path’ Towards Return
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the second round and managed to do so without Luka Doncic, who continues his rehab for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Doncic has been making progress in his return to play process but…
Deandre Ayton Accepted JJ Redick’s Challenge To Guard Alperen Sengun 1-On-1
Deandre Ayton was a polarizing player for the Los Angeles Lakers this year due to his inconsistent play. However, when the games have been most important in the playoffs, he has stepped up in a big way, particularly in Game…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Resiliency Despite Challenges During 2025-26 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a lot of adversity during the 2025-26 season with every key player missing time due to injury, most notable Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going down just before the start of the playoffs. The Lakers…
Why LeBron James Thanked RJ Barrett & Raptors After Lakers Advanced To Second Round
The Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs as LeBron James led them to a Game 6 victory over the Houston Rockets to close out their first-round series. The Lakers will now take on…
JJ Redick: LeBron James Has Greatest Career Of All-Time
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick entered his second postseason appearance as a massive underdog against the Houston Rockets, but he and his team were able to pull off a convincing upset. A major part of that was the…
Austin Reaves Details Recovery Process From Oblique Injury
Coming into the postseason, the Los Angeles Lakers did not know if they were going to get Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic back at all after suffering late-season injuries. For Reaves, he suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain and…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal Deliver In Crucial Win Over Mavericks During Lockout-Shortened Season
The NBA season is a long, grinding marathon that lasts for 82 games before the playoffs begin. That is, except for...
Lakers Video: LeBron James Is Calling His Fight Against Father Time
One of the best rivalries in the NBA the past few years has been Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James against Father Time. James is the first player in league history to play in 23 seasons, but he remains one…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Shows Love To Deandre Ayton For Play In Rockets Series
The Los Angeles Lakers are on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets in six games. Game 6 came with the Lakers' best defensive effort of the series, led by Marcus Smart and Deandre…
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