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Adam Silver makes a notable prediction about LeBron James

Adam Silver thinks that he can see the vision when it comes to LeBron James. The NBA commissioner Silver appeared this week on WFAN Sports Radio in New York and was asked about the Los Angeles Lakers star James and James’ future plans.

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LeBron James ready to do ‘a little bit of everything’ for Lakers this series

With two of the Lakers’ big three out, LeBron James finds himself once again asked to be anything and everything for the purple and gold. That would normally be a ton of pressure to put on one player in the postseason, but LeBron is not your typical athlete.

Luke Kennard News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 19

Luke Kennard calls Game 1 ‘a special moment’ after having career night

There was little faith amongst NBA experts that the Lakers could do much of anything against the Rockets. With no Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves to start the postseason, LA had a ton of offensive production unavailable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 19

NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Timberwolves

The Lakers didn’t waste their break. They used it. Already dealing with injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Los Angeles caught another shift before Game 1 when Kevin Durant was ruled out for Houston.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 19

LeBron James Reacts To Sharing Court With Bronny In Playoffs

Playoff basketball is a different entity and getting that first experience is something players do not forget. For the Los Angeles Lakers, sophomore guard Bronny James was thrust into his first postseason action in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets due to the team’s injuries in the backcourt.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / April 19

Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as All-Star-caliber players unable to suit up.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 19

Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets

With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience and toughness.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Derek Fisher Compares LeBron James to Magic Johnson With Bold Late-Career Take

During Spectrum SportsNet coverage, plenty of people have been asking the same question lately: How much does LeBron James still have left? The Los Angeles Lakers entered their playoff opener with concerns around health and scoring support, but James did, in fact, shut down the noise.

Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 19

Luke Kennard’s Perfect 3-Point Shooing Achieves Lakers Playoff First Since Robert Horry

Although the Los Angeles Lakers began their first-round matchup without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James continued to fill an all-around role and it was Luke Kennard who led all scorers with 27 points against the Houston Rockets in Game 1.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 19

NBA Playoffs 2026: Why Lakers Prevailed in Game 1 Over Rockets Without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES – For a 23-year veteran like LeBron James, leading a playoff team without two of its top scorers is not a crisis. It is just another challenge.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

It took just 1 game to prove Lakers’ Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start to their series against the Houston Rockets with a comfortable home win in Game 1, getting the victory by a score of 107-98.