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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Deandre Ayton News / Total Pro Sports / May 2
Deandre Ayton Fires Back at 'Old' Narrative With Confident Message After Series Win
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a celebratory mood right now. As the Houston Rockets clawed back their way in game 5, things looked a little bothersome for the purple and gold brigade.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 2
LeBron James ‘Celebrating Small Victories’ After Lakers Eliminate Rockets
It took him a little longer than they would have liked, but LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a dominant Game 6 performance on the road to advance to the second round.
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
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 / Lakers Nation / May 2
Game 6 Win Over Rockets To Clinch Series
The Los Angeles Lakers held a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets, but then proceeded to drop Games 4 and 5. After failing to close things out at Crypto.com Arena, pressure began to seep into L.A.’s mind as Houston seemingly stole all momentum.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Kendrick Perkins Walks Back 'Senior Citizen' LeBron James Comment After Lakers Quash Rockets
Kendrick Perkins had some strong words for LeBron James on Friday and by the end of the night, he had to take them back. Earlier in the day on First Take, Perkins called James a "41-year-old senior citizen" trying to carry a struggling Los Angeles Lakers team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
Jeanie Buss Details How the Lakers Kept the Luka Doncic Trade Private
In what many would still rank as the biggest trade in NBA history, the Luka Doncic trade changed the fate of the Los Angeles Lakers for at least a decade.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
Nick Wright Criticizes Shifting Narratives Around Lakers-Rockets Series
The six-game series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs prompted sportscaster Nick Wright to highlight differing views of LeBron James.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / May 2
Luka Doncic’s Return Timeline Takes Concerning Turn With Latest Update
Luka Doncic is having a good time with his teammates sitting on the bench, but that’s not where the Los Angeles Lakers fans want him. While they are keeping a close eye on his return, the latest update suggests the wait may be longer than expected.
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 / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
LeBron James Expresses Confidence in Beating 'Father Time' After Game 6 Performance
41-year-old LeBron James led the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round series victory against the Houston Rockets. The oldest player in the league is still playing at an unprecedented level, and it seems like he is just toying with ‘Father Time’. James led the Lakers to a 98-78 win in the closeout Game 6 on Friday.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / May 2
LeBron James, Lakers defense shut down and bounce Rockets
The Lakers did not light it up. They did not need to. They shut it down instead. The Lakers smothered the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, closing out the first-round series behind a defense that never really let Houston breathe.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Lakers Vs. Thunder Series Schedule And Dates For Playoff Games
The Los Angeles Lakers have fought their way to the second round of the NBA playoffs by blowing out the Houston Rockets in Game 6. L.A. took a commanding 3-0 series lead against Houston, but allowed them to make things interesting by winning two straight.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 2
JJ Redick Names Player Who’s Had ‘Greatest Career’ in NBA History
LeBron James carried the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first-round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. On Friday, James' 28-point game gave the Lakers enough in Game 6 to lead them to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 2
3 takeaways from Lakers’ series clinching Game 6 win vs. Rockets 
There will be no Game 7. After dropping consecutive closeout games that simultaneously put the series in jeopardy and gave the Rockets real momentum, the Lakers took care of business in Game 6, dominating the Rockets and leaving no doubt on who the better team was with a 98-78 victory.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 2
NBA roundup: Lakers end Rockets' comeback dreams, win series in 6
LeBron James scored 18 of his 28 points in a runaway first half for the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, who cruised to a 98-78 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday and claimed their Western Conference first-round playoff series in six games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Rockets' regular-season strategy falls apart again in playoffs
After an embarrassing home blowout ended their playoff dreams, the Rockets' once-bright future is looking very cloudy.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Latest update on Luka Doncic doesn't sound good for Lakers
Luka Doncic does not appear to be anywhere close to returning for the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason.
Rich Paul News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 1
Rich Paul Shares Blunt Take on LeBron's Legacy as Lakers Risk Historic Playoff Collapse
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting dangerously close to being on the wrong side of NBA history, with LeBron James and company losing their grip on their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets.
Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 1
Lakers’ Marcus Smart Gets Real About What Must Change Before Game 6
After winning the first three games of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost two straight, letting Alperen Sengun and company climb back into it with the chance to make NBA history if they can win the next two games.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 1
Kendrick Perkins calls out Lakers' LeBron James in suprising playoff prediction
LeBron James is the self-proclaimed king, but can he help the Los Angeles Lakers pull off a Game 6 win in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets?
The 'Most points to start a season' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 170-combined points in their first five games of the regular season?
Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / May 1
Desire To Retain Luke Kennard In Free Agency
When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard, it was widely seen as a marginal move given the roster could have used more two-way players instead.
Luke Kennard News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Lakers’ stance on Luke Kennard re-signing has been revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-2 in the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and whenever the postseason ends, they will face plenty of roster decisions.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / April 30
Lakers moving G League team to Coachella Valley
The Los Angeles Lakers are relocating and rebranding their NBA G League team, the club announced on Thursday. Starting in 2026-27, the Coachella Valley Lakers will call California's Greater Palm Springs region their new home.
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