Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Marcus Smart: Lakers Have To Be ‘Desperate’ To Close Out Rockets In Game 6

Marcus Smart has proven to be a pivotal piece for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets, though the veteran has to find a way to rally the group after dropping two consecutive games. While…

Lakers Rumors: Front Office Staff Additions Being Considered

Since Mark Walter bought a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization has steadily been hiring executives to round out the business side of things. Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Lakers have brought in several high-profile executives such…

Austin Reaves Discusses Offensive Struggles In Return From Oblique Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers got a major boost in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets as Austin Reaves made his return to the floor. Reaves had been sidelined the past four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain,…

This Day In Lakers History: Mychal Thompson’s Monster Performance Leads To Game 2 Victory Over Spurs

When it was all said and done, the 1980s proved to be the rebirth of the National Basketball Association as we know it...

LeBron James Snapped Playoff Closeout Streak With Lakers’ Game 5 Loss To Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of things in their favor going into Game 5 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Not only were they back at home with the chance to close out the…

Marcus Smart Takes Accountability For Turnovers In Game 5 Loss To Rockets

There were multiple reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to eliminate the Houston Rockets at home in Game 5 of their first round playoff series, but at the top of the list was their inability to take care…

LeBron James Responds To Rockets’ Claims Of Being Better Team

Coming into this first-round playoff series, the Houston Rockets were heavy favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with the latter down their two leading scorers. But with LeBron James leading the way, the Lakers surprisingly took the first three…

Deandre Ayton Looking To Change Narrative Around Him This Postseason

This season has been an up-and-down one for Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton. The big man initially struggled to find his footing and chemistry with the rest of the team, but really began to figure things out down the…

Lakers Moving G League Team To Coachella Valley

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they will be moving their G League affiliate from South Bay to Coachella Valley. Starting with the 2026-27 season the team will be renamed the Coachella Valley Lakers and play all their home games…

LeBron James Highlights Offensive Struggles After Lakers’ Game 5 Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers blew a golden opportunity to end their first round playoff series, falling to the Houston Rockets 99-93 in Game 5. LeBron James led the way scoring wise with 25 points, but for a team that has…