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NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 17
Rockets need to beat up the Lakers in their 2026 NBA Playoff series 
There’s a whole other article here that’s tempting to write. Several, even. How about “If the Rockets lose to the Lakers, Ime Udoka should be on the hot seat”?
LeBron James weighs in on Kevin Durant duel but highlights another Rockets factor
LeBron James is expected to carry the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets next Saturday. The absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, two key contributors, has increased the spotlight on James, particularly in a high-stakes playoff opener.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 17
2 Areas the Rockets Must Emphasize During Lakers Postseason Series
The Houston Rockets' opening round postseason series against the Los Angeles Lakers is about as evenly matched as it gets. Well, from a seeding standpoint. The Lakers hold the fourth seed and the Rockets hold the fifth seed.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
Alperen Sengun News / Fadeaway World / April 16
Alperen Sengun Says Rockets Expect Lakers Will Be More Aggressive Without Key Players
The Rockets are set to face the Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Alperen Sengun, the Rockets’ All-Star, spoke to the media before the series began and addressed the upcoming matchup.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
LeBron James to set another record at the start of Lakers' first-round series
LeBron James will make history just by stepping on the court on Saturday.
What Does Rockets Reporter Lachard Binkley Think About Lakers-Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets’ playoff series tips off this Saturday. Obviously, the Lakers will be without their top two scorers. The media has discussed how vital players like Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Rui Hachimura will be on the court.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 16
Practice Report Day 2: Houston Rockets Continue Their Preparations for Game 1
The Houston Rockets returned to practice Thursday to prepare for their first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. They held their first session of the week on Wednesday, with insights from Head Coach Ime Udoka and Kevin Durant.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 16
Amen Thompson's Growth Should Help Lead The Rockets
The Houston Rockets are one step closer to the start of the postseason, and their preparation for the Los Angeles Lakers must include their offensive gameplan to get downhill and attack the Lakers paint defense.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 16
The Rockets’ Rotation Adjustment that Could Define Series vs. Lakers
The Rockets’ impending postseason series is one of the more interesting, with the fourth-seeded Lakers taking on Houston undermanned. Many expect the Rockets to advance past the first round for the first time since 2020, but an up-and-down season as a whole does offer pause.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 16
Ime Udoka Names 5 Players Who Will Defend LeBron James In Lakers-Rockets Series
The Houston Rockets will be the lower seed in their first-round NBA Playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. They ended the season 52-30 as the No.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 15
Series Schedule is Released Ahead of Rockets-Lakers Postseason Opener on Saturday
The opening round of the 2026 NBA postseason is nearing. It's only a matter of days. The play-in tournament is ongoing and hasn't finished yet, however, it's been highly entertaining.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Marcus Smart vows Lakers won't get punked by Rockets in playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA playoffs on fumes, and they know it.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 15
Practice Report: Rockets Prepare for First Round Series Against Lakers
The Houston Rockets have known for a few days who their first-round matchup would be and where it would take place. The Rockets finished as the number five seed in the Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 15
The Rockets Need More Consistency From Jabari Smith Jr.
The Houston Rockets will hit the road out west to start the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers. With injuries and team construction, the Lakers might be starting the series with a deficit.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 15
Rockets' Kevin Durant and Group Purchase Former Six Flags Site in Maryland
Kevin Durant pays homage to his hometown roots every opportunity he gets. Even when it goes largely unnoticed. Durant partnered with Nike to gift Jackie Taylor, the daughter of DC legend and former Washington Commanders standout safety Sean Taylor, her own custom colorway of the 'KD 18' shoe.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Rockets’ Kevin Durant drops mic on how LeBron, Steph, Harden, Russ continue to set gold standard
Amidst the twilight years of generational superstars such as Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry, Sacramento Kings All-Star Russell Westbrook, and Cavs’ James Harden, Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant is thoroughly impressed.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 15
Reed Sheppard May Be the Key to the Rockets' Postseason
The Houston Rockets are in the NBA Playoffs for back-to-back seasons, and although the regular season records were equivalent, the teams were quite different.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 15
Rockets' Clint Capela is Impressed by Consistency of Nuggets' Nikola Jokic
Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela is coming off his biggest game of the 2025-26 NBA season. The 11-year veteran reserve big man even hit a three-pointer, for the first time in his NBA career, which was a big moment, as one can imagine.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13
Four NBA coaches with their jobs on the line in the playoffs
Twenty teams survived the NBA regular season to reach the playoffs or play-in tournaments. That doesn't mean their coaches have job security.
Clint Capela News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13
Clint Capela had a great story about a career first against the Grizzlies
Clint Capela has been in the NBA since 2014, but it wasn’t until Sunday that he finally made a shot from behind the arc. With the Rockets resting Kevin
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 12
Rockets rest starters, rout short-handed Grizzlies
Clint Capela produced a double-double in his third start of the season while Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 39 points as the host Houston Rockets closed the regular season with a 132-101 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
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