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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dodgers’ River Ryan, Gavin Stone Take Big Step Toward Season Debuts

Two Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers, River Ryan and Gavin Stone, have taken a big step towards making their 2026 season debuts. Both pitchers missed the entire 2025 season with injuries. Ryan made...

Warriors could use Lakers draft pick to prevent Andrej Stojakovic from returning to Illinois

This would be quite the layered NBA Draft outcome.

Rams Wanted to Keep Interest in Drafting Ty Simpson A Secret

The Los Angeles Rams were secretive about their plans for the No. 13 pick. But multiple sources expected the Rams to draft USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. Instead, Los Angeles shockingly selected...

LA Sparks Names Stacy Johns As New Team President

The Los Angeles Sparks named Stacy Johns as the franchise’s new president on Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Los Angeles Sparks (@la_sparks) She has spent the last three...

Lakers' 1st-round NBA Draft pick may benefit from surprise UNC decision

Los Angeles will have to find some supplementary talent.

LeBron James Becomes First Player To Reach Significant Playoff Milestone

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career playoff field goals. James accomplished the feat with his second basket of Game 4 against the...

JJ Redick's Austin Reaves decision is suddenly much easier ahead of Lakers' Game 5

With Luke Kennard having cooled off, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick knows he must start Austin Reaves in Game 5.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already Keeping Tabs On Lakers & Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are still battling for a place in the Western Conference Semifinals. L.A. holds a 3-1 series lead after dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion in Houston....

Lakers Rumors: Optimism Austin Reaves Will Return In Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without both of their star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the first four games of their series against the Houston Rockets, but reinforcements appear to...

Kevin Durant Out for Game 5, but Lakers Could Get Austin Reaves Back

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors. After allowing the Houston Rockets to stay alive in Game 4, the...

Lakers fans just got Austin Reaves update they’ve been waiting for ahead of Game 5

Game 5 is looking more and more like the stage for the return of the Los Angeles Lakers guard.

Lakers optimistic Austin Reaves will return for Game 5 vs. Rockets

Lakers fans have no fear, Austin Reaves is almost here. After a couple of games where Reaves was listed as questionable but didn’t play, it seems that he is likely to make his return to the court...

Marcus Smart facing impossible Thunder task without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers guards needs a shift in his priorities.

Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5

Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

Lakers predicted to steal Nuggets' $276 million three-time MVP via blockbuster trade

A Denver Nuggets insider believes the franchise could lose its star big man to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.

Marcus Smart Believes Lakers’ Fatigue In Game 4 Was More Mental Than Physical

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to complete the sweep of the Houston Rockets in their first round playoff series, dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion. There were a number of issues that hurt the...

Lakers star Austin Reaves 'optimistic' about playing in Game 5 after oblique strain, per report

The Lakers are one win away from eliminating the Rockets and advancing in the bracket

Austin Reaves Trending Toward Game 5 Return?

Lakers guard Austin Reaves is optimistic about his ability to suit up for Game 5 of the team’s first-round series against Houston on Wednesday night, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link)....

Two Lakers Fined After Game 4 Loss to Rockets

Two Los Angeles Lakers guards, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard, received fines for their behavior towards the referees following the Lakers’ 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday....

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends ominous reminder of what's coming for Lakers

A major challenge already awaits the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.

JJ Redick Discusses Biggest Areas Lakers Have Missed Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers finally dropped their first game of the series against the Houston Rockets, a blowout Game 4 loss that came on the heels of their thrilling Game 3 overtime victory. The...

Alijah Arenas Withdrawing From NBA Draft, Returning to USC 

USC men’s basketball just got stronger now that guard Alijah Arenas has reportedly decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and return to USC next season, according to the Los Angeles Times. On...

LeBron James needs sidekicks back to help Lakers hold off Rockets

LeBron James carried the Lakers to a 3-0 lead against Houston. But with a chance to clinch, he showed the Lakers need someone else to help carry the load.

This Day In Lakers History: Robert Horry Delivers Game-Winner In Sweep Of Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2001-02 campaign well atop the NBA, standing as a dynasty in the making. With...

Anthony Davis missed agent's call about record-breaking contract extension because of this hobby

Anthony Davis was building something else entirely while he was also building his wealth. The Washington Wizards star power forward revealed to TODAY’s Craig Melvin that he initially missed his...

Monday, April 27, 2026
Lakers path to steal Jalen Duren just became wide open after Pistons disaster

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a starting center, and Jalen Duren may be readily available after the Pistons’ playoff nightmare.

Smart, Kennard fined for verbal spat with officials

Lakers guard Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were both fined for a verbal spat with the referees on the court immediately following L.A.'s 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets, the NBA...

Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart fined by NBA for conduct toward officials

After a remarkably bad showing from the officials in Sunday’s Game 4, punishments have been handed out… ….to the Lakers. Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were handed fines of $35,000 and $25,000,...

Lakers News: Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Fined For Actions After Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials and Luke Kennard has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards...

Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard Fined By NBA

The Lakers’ backcourt duo racked up a pair of fines for their comments to the referees after Game 4, the league announced (via Twitter). Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “questioning the...

How going down 3-1 to the Lakers changed Alperen Sengun, Rockets for good

A lot has changed since the Rockets led by Coach Ime Udoka and Alperen Sengun went down 3-1 in the NBA Playoffs against the Lakers.

The Lakers are focused on cleaning up turnover woes after woeful Game 4

In the week leading up to their series against the Rockets, the Lakers repeatedly emphasized the importance of taking care of the ball. Despite being up 3-1 in the series, there have been very few...

Cooper Flagg should have Lakers licking their chops if Mavericks' history repeats

The Los Angeles Lakers should be waiting patiently to see if the Mavericks repeat their ugly history with the newest Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg.

Galaxy Unveils Statue of Club Legend, UCLA Alum Cobi Jones

The Los Angeles Galaxy officially unveiled a statue honoring franchise legend Cobi Jones before their 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park. “I am truly humbled...

Lakers get blessing in disguise as Austin Reaves saved from potential disaster

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves may have just been saved from a nightmare outcome. He can thank a disappointing result.

Rams Under Fire for Repping LA Kings’ Playoff Opponents

Despite being located in the same city, the Los Angeles Rams were not rooting for the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference First Round. Instead, the Rams were cheering on the Kings’...

Allyson Felix, 40, Unretires, Wants to Compete in LA Olympics

USA track and field legend Allyson Felix declared her intent to come out of retirement and compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The post Allyson Felix, 40, Unretires, Wants to Compete...

Mike Trout Passes Garret Anderson for Franchise XBH Record

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout broke the franchise record for extra base hits with his ninth homer of the season Sunday. The post Mike Trout Passes Garret Anderson for Franchise XBH...

LeBron James: Lakers Aren’t Comfortable Despite 3-1 Series Lead On Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sweep the Houston Rockets as they dropped Game 4 on Sunday night. LeBron James struggled, as did the rest of the team, but the Lakers still hold a commanding...

LeBron James and Luka Dončić stood up for Adou Thiero after Game 4 ejection

On a night where there were some ridiculous refereeing decisions, perhaps the most inexplicable in Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets came at the end of the game. Late in garbage time, Adou...

Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’

The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams...

Luka Doncic injury update reveals if he'll return for Lakers-Rockets series

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic receives a critical injury update ahead of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets.

The Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets

On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. ​With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage...

Dodgers Must Make Difficult Rotation Decision When Blake Snell Returns

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is close to making his 2026 season debut. He started a rehab assignment with the Ontario Town Buzzers on April 22 and is expected to return to the Los...

An inevitable LeBron James wake-up call just happened at the best possible time

If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be reminded that LeBron James is 41 years old, it's better for that to happen when the season is not on the line.

Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected

The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been able...

LeBron James’ Game 5 bounce-back feels inevitable if recent Lakers trend holds

The Los Angeles Lakers star is going to get the rest he needs before Game 5.

LeBron James shoulders blame for Lakers' Game 4 loss to Rockets
Lakers News: Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Ejection Fine For Adou Thiero

Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to...

Mike McDaniel Joked He’d ‘Take His Shirt Off’ If Chargers Drafted Brenen Thompson

Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson was the fastest draftee at the 2026 NFL Combine. He ran a 4.26 40-yard dash, and Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted the...

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