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Monday, April 27, 2026
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...

Lakers already have an obvious decision to make ahead of Game 5

It might be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to unleash Austin Reaves.

Rams Legend Says Ty Simpson Has Better Film Than Fernando Mendoza

The Los Angeles Rams shockingly passed on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday. The Rams had been projected...

LeBron James Blames Lakers’ Game 4 Loss On Turnovers

The Los Angeles Lakers have emphasized avoiding turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds throughout their series with the Houston Rockets, but they were points of weakness in a 115-96 loss in...

Amick’s Latest: Lottery Reform, Mosley, Possible Coaching Changes, Lakers, Wolves

A “heavy frontrunner” has emerged as the NBA considers its options to reduce tanking, league and team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. In March, the league presented three separate lottery...

Newest Rams WR CJ Daniels Says He Models His Game After Davante Adams

Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels has admired six-time Pro Bowler Davante Adams for many years. Now, Daniels will get the chance to learn directly from Adams during his rookie season on the Los...

Lakers urged to re-sign $10.5M veteran defensive menace to pair with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

It is obvious the Lakers need to bring back this defensive wizard.

LeBron James admitted Lakers' Game 4 kryptonite and took full accountability

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James admitted that he was at the center of LA's turnover problems in a Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun

Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter’s drive to the...

Even Alperen Sengun was stunned by Deandre Ayton ejection in Lakers’ Game 4 loss

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun made comments after Game 4 suggesting that he was shocked about Deandre Ayton's ejection that should have never happened.

Two Lakers Ejected During Game 4 Loss Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to pull off a series sweep against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Despite missing their leading scorer, Kevin Durant, the Rockets kept their season alive with a...

USC Women’s Water Polo Wins National Championship

No. 3 seed USC women’s water polo were crowned national champions on Sunday after defeating No. 4 seed Cal 10-9 at the Canyonview Aquatic Center in La Jolla, California. View this post on...

Deandre Ayton’s frustrating ejection sparked painful plea after Lakers’ Game 4 loss

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton reiterated after Game 4 that his ejection was completely uncalled for and based on a blatant misunderstanding.

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Continuing To Progress

The Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to manage in their first round series against the Houston Rockets despite their top two scorers Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left...

Pistons offer the Lakers the perfect way out of their Deandre Ayton problem

The Los Angeles Lakers need to replace Deandre Ayton, and with All-NBA center Jalen Duren struggling the Pistons might be open to a trade that solves the problem.

Lakers-Rockets Notes: LeBron, Ayton, Reaves, Durant, Doncic, Sengun

The Lakers had a chance to become the first team to wrap up a playoff series Sunday night, but the Rockets avoided a sweep with a 115-96 win on their home court. The game featured an...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes First Sports Illustrated Cover Appearance

Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole...

No sweep, big problem for Lakers after Game 4 loss to Rockets

Bill Plaschke is sounding the alarm on the Lakers. No team has lost a series after going up 3-0, but poor effort by the Lakers in Game 4 raises concerns.

LeBron says loss 'started with me,' cites turnovers

LeBron James shouldered the blame for the Lakers' 115-96 loss in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Rockets on Sunday after he racked up nearly as many turnovers (eight), as he did...

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Neither the Lakers or Rockets understood Deandre Ayton’s ejection in Game 4

Ejections for Flagrant 2 fouls typically are pretty egregious and easy to understand. By definition, they involve excessive force, which rarely leaves doubt about an ejection. And yet, when...

Minus Durant, Rockets stay alive with Game 4 win

Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets, playing without Kevin Durant, avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western...

Lakers Vs. Rockets Schedule & TV Info For Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t given much of a chance going into their first-round series against the Houston Rockets with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out with injuries. The Lakers were the...

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Rockets

There was lots to dislike about the Lakers’ performance in Game 4. The offense looked stuck in mud. There was an alarming amount of turnovers and nearly all of them were live ball, which ruined...

Lakers’ biggest advantage suddenly became their downfall in ugly Game 4 dud

The Lakers were absolutely dominated by the Rockets in Game 4, and a huge reason was that LA abandoned its three-point shooting identity.

Ime Udoka just opened the door for Lakers to steal crucial Rockets free agent

The Los Angeles Lakers may have won Game 4 off the court with Tari Eason.

JJ Redick reveals more information about Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero's Game 4 ejections

The Lakers had two ejections during Game 4, and JJ Redick is as confused as the fans about the calls.

3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 4 loss vs. Rockets

You can’t fake desperation. The Rockets fought hard in Game 3, but lost and were down 3-0 entering Game 4. With their season on the line, Houston decided they’d rather head back to LA instead of...

Rockets, Tari Eason achieve historic feats to save season vs. Lakers in Game 4

Tari Eason, in the absence of Kevin Durant, joined Hakeem Olajuwon in a rare NBA Playoffs record to save the Rockets season against the Lakers.

Rockets start strong, don't let up to beat Lakers, stay alive in series

Amen Thompson scored a game-high 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 added 19 and the Houston Rockets averted elimination with a 115-96 victory over the vi

Lakers ditching what built their chokehold brutally backfired in Game 4 loss

The Los Angeles Lakers just didn't have that fight in them on Sunday night.

Deandre Ayton's shocking ejection instantly stole Lakers' golden Game 4 opportunity

Deandre Ayton was dominating the Rockets and looking like the Lakers' only hope of a comeback prior to his horrible ejection that sealed LA's hopes of a sweep.

NBA playoffs winners and losers: LeBron James struggles as Rockets stay alive, Payton Pritchard heats up

The Raptors won ugly, the Spurs rallied against the Blazers and the Celtics crushed the 76ers and the Rockets stayed alive on Sunday

Rockets overwhelm lackluster Lakers in Game 4 rout to avoid sweep

On the heels of a grueling Game 3 win, the Lakers came out flat and were subsequently routed by the Rockets, 115-96. From the jump, it was pretty clear the Lakers didn’t have the right level of...

Lakers' biggest problem without Luka Doncic finally exposed by Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in their first-round playoff series, and the Rockets finally took advantage of an obvious flaw.

Recap: Rockets Extend Series With Game 4 Win Over Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers took the court on Sunday night with an opportunity to sweep the Houston Rockets in their first-round series. Injuries have been a theme for both teams as Luka Doncic and...

Lakers fans mad after Deandre Ayton ejection in NBA Playoffs Game 4 vs. Rockets

Coach JJ Redick and the LeBron James-led Lakers saw Deandre Ayton get ejected in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs against the Rockets, their fans were not pleased.

Follow live: Rockets look to keep series alive vs. Lakers in Game 4
Rockets' Kevin Durant to miss Game 4 against Lakers

With the season on the line, Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant will miss Game 4 against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night with a

Lakers Vs. Rockets Report: Austin Reaves And Kevin Durant Out For Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, which still Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) unavailable. Such is the case for Kevin...

Lakers can't help but crack up laughing at Pelicans' puzzling Darvin Ham interest

For whatever reason, the Pelicans are thinking about repeating the Los Angeles Lakers' Darvin Ham mistake.

JJ Redick was impressed at how hard the Lakers played in Game 3

This Lakers-Rockets series hasn’t featured pretty basketball. The Lakers have played without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and the Rockets have had two games without Kevin Durant. With so many...

Kevin Durant Expected to Miss Game 4 of Playoffs Against Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers hold a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets going into Game 4...

Report: Kevin Durant to miss Game 4 against Lakers

Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers with an ankle injury, ESPN reported hours before t

Angels DFA Jordan Romano Ahead of Series Finale

The Los Angeles Angels shuffled their roster around ahead of Sunday's game, designating reliever Jordan Romano for assignment in the process. The post Angels DFA Jordan Romano Ahead of Series...

Kevin Durant expected to miss Game 4 as Lakers take 3–0 lead over Rockets.
Kevin Durant out for Game 4 with sprained ankle, likely out 2-3 weeks

Kevin Durant may have played his last game against the Lakers these playoffs. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Kevin Durant will not play in Game 4 with a bone bruise in his sprained ankle, an...

Angels’ Place Logan O’Hoppe on Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Logan O'Hoppe on the 10-day injured list ahead of their game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The post Angels’ Place Logan O’Hoppe on Injured List...

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