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NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 18
Reviewing Lakers-Rockets Regular-Season Matchups Ahead Of First-Round Series
The middle of the Western Conference was in flux for much of the regular season as four teams were separated by just a couple of games. In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers wound up with the fourth seed and will take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / April 18
LeBron James Sends Blunt Message to Lakers Before Rockets Series
The Los Angeles Lakers will open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Ahead of Game 1, Lakers superstar LeBron James issued a blunt message to his team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 18
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
JJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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?
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.
Luka Doncic News / AirJordanChronicles / April 18
Luka Doncic Reacts After NBA and NBPA Grant Eligibility Under 65-Game Rule Exception
The NBA has agreed to consider Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the end-of-season awards. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons stars filed their appeals after finishing the season with 64 games each. The NBPA (National Basketball Players Association) had appealed on behalf of both players.
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
LeBron James responds to Ron Harper's insult with profane shot
One former Los Angeles Lakers champion is going after another one this week.
Kevin Durant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 17
Lakers Monitoring Kevin Durant’s Status Ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets
Ahead of Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both ruled out as expected, as it may take weeks for them to return if they return at all during the postseason.
J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / April 17
Lakers Already Know What They’ll Do About JJ Redick’s Future, Per Insider
While the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers brace for a tough first-round showdown with the Houston Rockets, head coach JJ Redick isn’t coaching for his job- at least not according to those inside the building.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
4 Rockets bold predictions vs. Lakers in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers may be the higher No. 4 seed in their first-round series against the No. 5 Houston Rockets. However, they enter it as the firm underdogs, with 11 of 12 ESPN NBA experts backing Houston, and only two expecting the series to last seven games, per Yahoo Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 17
Lakers Have Clean Injury Report For Game 1 Against Rockets Outside Of Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report for Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets is exactly as expected. Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) are out, but the rest of the roster is good to go for the start of the postseason.
Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Lakers Make Dalton Knecht Gesture Before Game 1 Against Rockets
The No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers will face the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Los Angeles enters the matchup without its starting guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, leaving head coach JJ Redick with several rotation decisions.
Los Angeles Lakers News / TheSheGotGame / April 17
NBA Champion Reveals How LeBron James Can Settle GOAT Debate For Once and All
While most fans keep LeBron James behind legends like Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate, the 2008 NBA Champion, Kendrick Perkins, thinks that King James can claim the top spot and close the chapter in their upcoming playoff game against the Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 17
JJ Redick Gives Reality About Deandre Ayton’s Importance To Lakers
Deandre Ayton is the X-factor for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for their first round series against the Houston Rockets. Head coach JJ Redick has been clear about that all season, but it became especially true when Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) were ruled out indefinitely.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 17
Lakers could bring LeBron James back under one condition
If James wants to stay in Southern California, he's going to have to make some concessions.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 16
Lakers get bad news on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the season in the worst possible way. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, their two leading scorers, fell with complicated injuries.
Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Bronny James likely to have playoff role for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury situation is serious enough that they might have to lean on Bronny James during their upcoming playoff series. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that James will likely be part of the team’s gameplan for their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Houston Rockets.
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