JJ Redick Gives Initial Thoughts On Lakers’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick led his team to a 53-29 record in the 2025-26 season and will now need to begin preparations to face off against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA…
Lakers To Play Rockets In First Round Of 2026 NBA Playoffs With Game 1 On Saturday
The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after beating the Utah Jazz and will take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. They finish…
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Sunday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes remains out with a left foot injury as well. Both players…
Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Signs Two-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to an NBA contract. On the year, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 6.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and one assist on 43.3% from the field and 40% from 3-point…
LeBron James Bummed To Not Play Against Stephen Curry For Entire 2025-26 Season
Anticipation surrounded Thursday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James expected to face off against Stephen Curry for the first time this season. Curry recently returned from a 27-game absence due to a…
Marcus Smart Excited About Challenges Ahead For Lakers In Postseason
In a week highlighted by negativity for the Los Angeles Lakers, a rare bright spot was Marcus Smart returning to the lineup on Friday night. After missing nine straight games, Smart brought much-needed energy on both ends of the floor,…
Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James
Due to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a primary initiator alongside…
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Jaxson Hayes Questionable Vs. Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday's regular season finale against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) are both questionable. The Lakers will also continue to…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Ability To Overcome Adversity & Clinch Home-Court Advantage
The Los Angeles Lakers will have home-court advantage in the first round, no matter the result of their final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach JJ Redick and L.A. clinched a top-4 seed for the…
Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Emphasizes ‘Unity’ After Spat With JJ Redick
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and head coach JJ Redick made headlines for a sideline altercation during the team's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week. The two were seen yelling at one another, with Vanderbilt…
