Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Agrees To Contract With Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers had a number of role players who were extremely critical to their success last season and arguably the most important was veteran guard Marcus Smart. Smart was the perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves…
Marcus Smart Rumors: Rockets Most Likely Team To Sign Veteran Guard
The expectation is that Marcus Smart will decline his $5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and test unrestricted free agency. Once that happens, the Houston Rockets have already emerged as a potential suitor for Smart. In fact,…
Lakers Rumors: Rockets Interested In Signing Marcus Smart
Marcus Smart was a major catalyst in the Los Angeles Lakers getting past the Houston Rockets in the first round. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Smart stepped up as an on-ball creator and did a great job orchestrating…
JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Revisit Focusing On Turnovers & Rebounding In Thunder Series
JJ Redick has had the Los Angeles Lakers as prepared as possible for their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. L.A. has played two strong games and have held up well against the best team in basketball, but it hasn't…
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…
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…
Rui Hachimura: Lakers Approached Game 6 Vs. Rockets As Their Game 7
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets on Friday night to win their first round series and advance to the West Semifinals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James (28 points) and Rui Hachimura (21 points) led the…
LeBron James ‘Celebrating Small Victories’ After Lakers Eliminate Rockets
It took him a little longer than they would have liked, but LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a dominant Game 6 performance on the road to advance to the second round. James has…
Lakers Highlights: Game 6 Win Over Rockets To Clinch Series
The Los Angeles Lakers held a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets, but then proceeded to drop Games 4 and 5. After failing to close things out at Crypto.com Arena, pressure began to seep into L.A.'s mind as…
Recap: Lakers Close Out Rockets With Game 6 Win On Road
After jumping out to a 3-0 series lead, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets in Games 4 and 5. They got another opportunity on Friday night as the series shifted back to Toyota Center for…
