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…
Rockets Star Kevin Durant Ruled Out In Game 1 Vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets released an updated injury report for Saturday's Game 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant (right knee contusion) is out. Durant was originally listed as questionable, a surprise injury designation, although it was hard…
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
JJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Doncic and Reaves expected…
Lakers Video: Giannis Antetokounmpo Does Not Like Los Angeles
All signs are pointing to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo finding a new team this offseason, and the Los Angeles Lakers are one rumored landing spot. Whether the Lakers have the assets to get it done remains to be seen,…
Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Thunder Are Favorites To Repeat As Champions
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' strong play in March, they quickly received a reality check in April by playing the Oklahoma City Thunder twice. LeBron James suited up in that first meeting and the team got embarrassed, losing 139-96, with…
Magic Johnson Congratulates Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama On Winning Award Named After Lakers Legend
The future of the NBA appears to be bright as young superstars like Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs are emerging both on and off the court. Wembanyama is a true unicorn of a player given his size, skill,…
Rui Hachimura Praises LeBron James For Being Vocal Leader For Lakers
In Year 23, LeBron James had to do more adjusting on and off the floor than he ever has. James missed the start of the regular season for the first time in his career due to a sciatic nerve injury,…
Reviewing Lakers-Rockets Regular-Season Matchups Ahead Of First-Round Series
The middle of the Western Conference was in flux for much of the regular season as four teams were separated by just a couple of games. In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers wound up with the fourth seed and…
