Luke Kennard: Lakers ‘Gotta Believe In What We Have’
Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers -- missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves -- would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round playoff series. LeBron James has been…
LeBron James Has Special On-Court Connection With Marcus Smart
Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers need some players to step up alongside LeBron James to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In Game 1 it was Luke Kennard…
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Plays Final Game Of Career
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a plethora of superstars play for the franchise the years, with each making a lasting...
JJ Redick Believes Regular Season Helped Lakers Build Resiliency
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injuries all season long and got a double-dose at the worst possible time right before the playoffs. But despite being down their two leading scorers, JJ Redick has his squad with a 2-0…
LeBron James Cautions Lakers After Game 2 Defensive Performance On Kevin Durant
One of the main stories coming into this playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets was the latest meeting between two of the best players of their generation in LeBron James and Kevin Durant. And while James…
Marcus Smart Makes Lakers Playoff History In Game 2 Win Vs. Rockets
In Game 1, it was Luke Kennard who caught fire and made Los Angeles Lakers playoff history with his performance against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, however, it was Marcus Smart who was the catalyst for the Lakers taking…
Kevin Durant Discusses How He Can Be Better Against Aggressive Lakers Defense
Kevin Durant returned to the Houston Rockets' lineup for Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. But that didn't lead to a change in results as the Lakers again came out on top, defeating…
Lakers News: LeBron James Lives For Postseason Basketball
Even without his two co-stars in the lineup, LeBron James has gotten the Los Angeles Lakers out to a perfect start this postseason, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Houston Rockets after back-to-back wins at home. Most people counted…
JJ Redick ‘Disappointed’ Luka Doncic Wasn’t Included Among 2025-26 NBA MVP Finalists
Luka Doncic successfully appealed to become eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold, but it wound up proving all for naught for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in one regard. When the 2025-26 NBA MVP…
Lakers Highlights: LeBron James, Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Lead Game 2 Win Over Rockets
When the Los Angeles Lakers lost their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury just before the start of the postseason, no one gave them much of a chance in their first-round series against the Houston…
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