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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 16
Finding the Lakers path to upsetting the Rockets 
The minute both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves were diagnosed with their respective grade-two muscle injuries, the Lakers immediately became the team every other Western Conference playoff entrant wanted to face.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 16
Deandre Ayton Is So Excited He Wants To Do ‘Backflips’ Ahead Of Lakers Playoff Debut
The Los Angeles Lakers have the week off after earning their place in the NBA Playoffs. They’ll take the court on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena for Game 1 for their first round series against the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 16
JJ Redick Shares Update on Bronny James’ Progress With Lakers Ahead of Rockets Clash
Before the crucial playoff game against the Houston Rockets, head coach JJ Redick gave some major hints about his rotation plans. At the center is Bronny James, who might have earned postseason minutes.
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many 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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
NBA allows two star players to be eligible for awards
At least two NBA stars will successfully circumvent the league’s 65-game awards rule this season after the NBA and NBPA ruled in their favor on a challenge Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 16
LeBron James' future with Lakers could take a surprising turn
The Lakers and James reached a breaking point, or so it seemed.
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 / Yardbarker / April 16
Two NBA stars back in MVP conversation after being granted exception to 65-game rule
A pair of NBA stars are eligible for awards after being granted an exception to the rule specifying players must play 65 games to be eligible.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 16
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Granted Eligibility For End-Of-Season Awards
The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is eligible for all annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season. Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain with five games remaining in the season.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
NBA, NBPA Deem Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham Award-Eligible
Neither Lakers guard Luka Doncic nor Pistons guard Cade Cunningham met the 65-game criteria required for award eligibility in 2025/26, but the NBA and
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 16
The Los Angeles Lakers May Be The Best Bet Of The 2026 NBA Playoffs
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are here, which means betting opportunities for those reading this article. We’re not talking single-game props that are largely prone to variance.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 16
JJ Redick Discusses Growth In Second Season As Lakers Head Coach
JJ Redick has had an incredibly successful early run as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick was hired ahead of the 2024-25 season, and at that time, the Lakers had just one 50-win season since 2010-11 and one season finishing top six in the Western Conference since 2011-12.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 16
Lakers Luka Doncic Injury Tracker: Latest News, Status and Rumors
Luka Doncic has been sidelined since April 2 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. He flew to Madrid shortly after for specialized stem cell treatment, with the Lakers set to open the playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 18.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 16
‘Jerry West: The Logo’ Documentary Reveals New Lakers Stories, Son Shares Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal Moments
For most of the basketball world, Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West and NBA icon will forever be known as “The Logo.” But for his son, Ryan West, the upcoming documentary Jerry West: The Logo offers something far more personal.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured
Earlier in the 2025-26 season, it looked as though the Houston Rockets had all the makings of a pretender despite adding Kevin Durant into the mix. Fans have gotten so frustrated towards the Rockets for their poor execution in crunch time, and their offense can get clogged at times due to the lack of spacing.
Rui Hachimura News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 16
JJ Redick Shares Strong Belief in Bronny James’ Growing Role Ahead of Houston Rockets Series
The Los Angeles Lakers will have their hands full against the Houston Rockets because Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves might not suit up. And JJ Redick is fully aware of that.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Lakers’ JJ Redick Announces Bronny James Decision Before NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA playoffs after finishing the regular season 53-29 and securing the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Their first-round opponent will be the No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura praises LeBron James for vocal leadership despite role change
LeBron James played more of a secondary option kind of role with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, while Luka Doncic filled in as the organization’s superstar.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 15
Austin Reaves Shows Encouraging Sign After Lakers Practice
Lakers fans have had nothing but bad news on the injury front lately, with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ruled out to start the playoffs. But something happened after practice that might give them a little hope.
Stephen A Smith News / Total Pro Sports / April 15
Stephen A. Smith Suggests Bold Strategic Approach for Los Angeles Lakers Amid Injury Concerns
The playoffs are here, but the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t walking in at full strength. We don’t have Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves, and that puts pretty much everything on LeBron James again.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Lakers Receive Encouraging News Before NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA playoffs with both momentum and uncertainty after securing the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Their reward is a first-round matchup against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, with Los Angeles holding home-court advantage in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, if necessary.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / April 15
Charles Barkley Cracks Bronny James Joke Before Start Of NBA Playoffs
With the NBA playoffs set to begin later this week, Charles Barkley couldn't help but take a jab at Bronny James. Bronny, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, just wrapped up his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
Bronny James gets bad news in his attempt for a trademark
Bronny James’ recent attempt for a trademark ended up as an airball. The Los Angeles Lakers guard James had a trademark filing through Nike get rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reported on Tuesday.
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