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…
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 Injury Update: Kevin Durant Questionable; Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out For Game 2
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that star guards Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) remain out for Game 2 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, Rockets star Kevin Durant…
JJ Redick: Kevin Durant Missing Game 1 Didn’t Affect Lakers’ Mentality Against Rockies
People outside of the Los Angeles Lakers organization didn't give them much of a chance to advance past the Houston Rockets in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers' playoff odds were decimated once they announced Luka Doncic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kevin Durant: LeBron James Can Play Another 4-5 Years
It seems a bit unfair to say LeBron James turned back the clock in the Los Angeles Lakers' second consecutive victory over the Houston Rockets because he's had multiple ridiculous performances this season that don't seem possible for someone in…
