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LeBron James: Lakers Have To Prepare For Other Threats On Rockets Outside Of Kevin Durant

After finding his way into a third option role on this Los Angeles Lakers team, LeBron James will now need to go back to the role he has played for his entire basketball life if the Lakers want to have any chance of defeating the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.

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Lakers don’t expect Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves to return for first round

Unfortunately for the Lakers, there hasn’t been much positive injury news regarding their two biggest stars, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Both missed the last five games of the regular season and have been ruled out indefinitely.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 16

Marcus Smart Warns Lakers Not To Get ‘Punked’ By Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. PT, when they take on the Houston Rockets in Game 1 to begin the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

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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 '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer game by NBA team' quiz

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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.

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.

Two NBA stars back in MVP conversation after being granted exception to 65-game rule

LeBron James' future with Lakers could take a surprising turn

Marcus Smart vows Lakers won't get punked by Rockets in playoffs

Five underrated NBA players who could swing the postseason

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal

One of LeBron James’ former teammates is the first defendant in the NBA gambling scandal to plead guilty. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to sports gambling charges, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 16

Is the path toward playoff success elite offense or defense?

With the Lakers set to begin their playoff run, now is a perfect time as any to unpack a question that’s nearly as old as basketball itself… What matters more: offense or defense?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 16

JJ Redick: Lakers Have Trust In Bronny James Going Into Playoffs

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have to rely on other players to step up in place of their two leading scorers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham cleared for NBA awards eligibility

The Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Pistons’ Cade Cunningham have both been granted eligibility for NBA end-of-season awards, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 16

Luka Doncic ‘Grateful’ After Being Granted Eligibility For NBA Awards

The NBA finally made its ruling on Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, deeming him eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold.

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.

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.

Deandre Ayton 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.

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.

Lakers coach JJ Redick offers updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz