Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Guarding Kevin Durant & Importance Of Rebounding
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to need Jarred Vanderbilt when they take on the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. The Lakers won the regular season series, but without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves the team will need everyone to…
Luke Kennard: Lakers Believe They Have Chance Against Rockets Despite Outside Expectations
Luke Kennard was the Los Angeles Lakers' lone trade deadline acquisition, but it has paid off much more than anyone expected. The Lakers sent out Gabe Vincent's expiring deal for Kennard and the sharpshooting guard became an immediate boost for…
LeBron James Gives Key To Lakers Keeping Rockets Off Offensive Glass
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said LeBron James had a remarkable 2025-26 season, and he'll be counting on his star player to lead the team in their upcoming first round matchup against the Houston Rockets. James has been…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Houston Rockets Playoff History
For the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. This time, LeBron James finds himself face-to-face with one of his biggest rivals of his career, Kevin Durant,…
LeBron James: Lakers Have To Prepare For Other Threats On Rockets Outside Of Kevin Durant
After finding his way into a third option role on this Los Angeles Lakers team, LeBron James will now need to go back to the role he has played for his entire basketball life if the Lakers want to have…
Marcus Smart Warns Lakers Not To Get ‘Punked’ By Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. PT, when they take on the Houston Rockets in Game 1 to begin the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers will lean heavily on LeBron…
JJ Redick Gives 2 Keys To Lakers’ Series With Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have a tall task ahead of them, literally and figuratively, as they get set to match up with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Houston is a big, physical team, so Lakers…
Rockets’ Ime Udoka Not Taking Lakers Lightly Despite Injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are gearing up for their first round playoff matchup that begins this Saturday evening. Both teams have five full days off after avoiding the Play-In Tournament, giving head coaches JJ Redick and Ime…
NBA Playoff Schedule & TV Info: Lakers’ First Round Series With Rockets
Despite dealing with numerous injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers had a successful regular season in which they finished 53-29 and secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference going into the NBA Playoffs. That sets up a first-round series…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Discusses Challenge Of Guarding Kevin Durant
Marcus Smart returned just before the end of the 2025-26 season and helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a couple of wins. The Lakers closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak, setting up a first round matchup with…
