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…
Austin Reaves ‘Felt Good’ In Return Despite Game 5 Loss To Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers got some good news prior to Game 5 against the Houston Rockets as it was announced that Austin Reaves had been cleared and would return for the first time in nearly a month from his left…
JJ Redick Delivers Matter-Of-Fact Message After Lakers Fail To Close Out Rockets In Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers squandered another opportunity to close out the Houston Rockets and now face the reality of a Game 6 matchup at the Toyota Center on Friday night. "Another period in the second quarter where we just turned…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sinks Overtime Game-Winner Against Suns
After missing the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career, Kobe Bryant came back next season with a vengeance...
This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol’s Game-Winner Clinches NBA Playoffs Series Vs. Thunder
After winning an NBA championship in 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a mission to defend their title the following...
