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NBA News / EasySportz / April 13
Lakers vs Rockets First-Round Series Preview and Prediction
The Western Conference first round delivers one of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers take on the No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 13
The Lakers are the underdogs of the playoffs 
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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / April 13
JJ Redick Gives Initial Thoughts On Lakers’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick led his team to a 53-29 record in the 2025-26 season and will now need to begin preparations to face off against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
25 NBA players who were ahead of their time
NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 13
Deandre Ayton & Rui Hachimura Lead Way In Regular Season Finale Against Jazz
The end of the 2025-26 season finally arrived for the Los Angeles Lakers, though it’s a bittersweet time as the team was robbed of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves heading into the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / April 13
Nike Honors Bronny James With Heartfelt New Shoes
The Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Utah Jazz 131-107 on Sunday night. Not only did Lakers guard Bronny James provide 11 points and four assists off the bench, but he also received another high honor from Nike.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 13
Lakers Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel
The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference, wrapping up the Pacific Division title along the way. There was a real chance at third, but Denver held on, and now LeBron James and the Lakers head into the postseason carrying more weight than just a tough bracket.
LeBron James News / Stadium Rant / April 13
The Lakers Playoff Success Could Decide LeBron James’ Future After 26′
The Los Angeles Lakers made the NBA playoffs thanks to a scorching run in March, but the momentum didn’t survive the injuries. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves going down derailed everything, and suddenly, the entire season is sitting on the shoulders of a 41‑year‑old LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 13
Lakers Players Get Honest About Heading Into Playoffs Without Luka Doncic And Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers ended their regular season on a winning note, blowing out the Utah Jazz 131-107 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The win meant the Lakers finished with a respectable 53-29 record, and they are entering the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
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 13
'Gives Way More Minutes to Bronny': JJ Redick Under Fire as Dalton Knecht Goes Off vs Jazz
One Lakers youngster with a huge chip on his shoulder proved that he either has something against the Utah Jazz or JJ Redick. Simply because he made a very big point today.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
Lakers’ Marcus Smart gets 100% real about facing Kevin Durant in the playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA playoffs after finishing the regular season 53-29, securing the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 13
'Unbelievable What He Did': JJ Redick Summarizes LeBron James’ Season Which Could be His Last With Lakers
The historic 23rd season wasn’t easy by any means for LeBron James. Retirement rumors, exit reports, injury problems at the beginning, and then the role change, meaning he wasn’t the first option anymore.
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
Deandre Ayton was clueless about Lakers’ first-round opponent in playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead as they will go up against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers will be severely handicapped, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to sit out the series due to a hamstring injury and an oblique injury, respectively.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 13
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz
After an exhausting, long NBA season, it was nice to go about Sunday’s game stress-free. There were some stakes involved as the Lakers could still finish either the third or fourth seed.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 13
Charles Barkley Calls Out 195 'Disrespectful' NBA Stars, Leaves Out LeBron James, Wembanyama
Charles Barkley has no problem putting the players on notice if they disrespect the game. On Sunday night, the NBA had two and a half billion dollars of combined salary sitting on the bench.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
JJ Redick reveals reality of preparing for Lakers’ tough playoff series vs. Rockets
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers controlled what they could with a 131-107 win against the Utah Jazz on the final day of the regular season. But with the Denver Nuggets defeating the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers were locked into the No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Exclusive: How Nick Smith Jr. has navigated challenging Lakers season
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract before the start of the season, he was walking into a situation unfamiliar to him.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Lakers empty the bench in lopsided win over lowly Jazz
Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz in the regular-season finale.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12
Kenyon Martin takes a shot at the Lakers and their ‘4 white boys’
Kenyon Martin is not a believer in the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the playoffs. The retired former NBA All-Star Martin made waves this week with his comments about the Lakers on Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” show.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 12
Los Angeles Lakers Make Major Roster Move Amid Injury Setback to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Injury challenges have struck the Los Angeles Lakers at the most critical moment, just as the postseason looms. The once-dominant duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who led the team to impressive wins last month, now faces injury setbacks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 12
Nick Smith Jr. Signs Two-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to an NBA contract. On the year, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 6.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and one assist on 43.3% from the field and 40% from 3-point range.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 12
Lakers Lock In Guard on New Deal as Playoff Injury Concerns Mount
The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin to open a roster spot, and fans had been waiting to see who would fill it with the playoffs just days away.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 12
Lakers' Luka Doncic’s Injury Triggers Kendrick Perkins Bold Take
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the Los Angeles Lakers right now, and most of them are not good. With Luka Doncic out and Austin Reaves unlikely to suit up for Game 1 heading into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins decided to say out loud what a lot of people are thinking.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 11
'Two cerebral basketball players': Lakers' LeBron James addresses connection with Luke Kennard
The real story centered on the connection between James and Kennard, a pairing that continues to develop as the Lakers navigate through roster limitations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 10
Will Lakers add to their roster ahead of the playoffs?
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves dealing with injuries late in the season, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will have to get creative.
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