Lakers Star Luka Doncic Not Named NBA MVP Finalist
The NBA announced the MVP finalists for the 2025-26 season, which were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. That means Los Angeles Lakers star Luka…
LeBron James Reacts To Sharing Court With Bronny In Playoffs
Playoff basketball is a different entity and getting that first experience is something players do not forget. For the Los Angeles Lakers, sophomore guard Bronny James was thrust into his first postseason action in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets…
Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka Doncic and Austin…
Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets
With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience and toughness. Smart…
Luke Kennard’s Perfect 3-Point Shooing Achieves Lakers Playoff First Since Robert Horry
Although the Los Angeles Lakers began their first-round matchup without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James continued to fill an all-around role and it was Luke Kennard who led all scorers with 27 points against the Houston Rockets in…
LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Composure In Game 1 Win Over Rockets
LeBron James' playoff experience is vast and needs to draw on all of it if he hopes to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. James was the Lakers'…
JJ Redick: Kevin Durant Missing Game 1 Didn’t Affect Lakers’ Mentality Against Rockies
People outside of the Los Angeles Lakers organization didn't give them much of a chance to advance past the Houston Rockets in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers' playoff odds were decimated once they announced Luka Doncic…
Lakers Highlights: Luke Kennard & LeBron James Dismantle Rockets In Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers closed the 2025-26 season on a three-game winning streak, but were still considered massive underdogs going into their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. Luke Doncic and Austin Reaves are dealing with multi-week injuries that could…
This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Trevor Ariza Shine In 2009 Playoffs Opener Vs. Jazz
After a bitter loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the 2008-09 season was about redemption for the Los...
Recap: Lakers Take Game 1 From Rockets With Kevin Durant Ruled Out
The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Saturday evening, hosting the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series. Unfortunately, the Lakers went into the postseason without their two leading scorers as Luka Doncic and…
