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Sunday, April 26, 2026
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...

Lakers' have new Marcus Smart mission this summer after playoff dominance

The Los Angeles Lakers have to bring Marcus Smart back in free agency this summer.

Is Kevin Durant playing in Game 4 tonight vs. Lakers? Game status for Rockets star
Chargers Prioritized Bolstering Offensive Line During NFL Draft

Bolstering the offensive line was a big priority for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chargers have starting tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater returning from injuries next...

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the 10th week of the season.

Lakers vs Rockets best prop picks: Trade Game 4 player props on Kalshi

Trade Game 4 player props on Kalshi by following these Lakers vs Rockets best prop picks.

Bronny James: Scoring First Playoff Points Provided Great Confidence

Just one month ago not many would have envisioned Bronny James being part of the the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation even if it’s come in limited minutes in every game so far. James was...

Lakers Assistant Coach Lindsey Harding Joining Prime Video As WNBA Studio Analyst

When JJ Redick was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he moved to build a coaching staff around him full of both veterans with prior head coaching experience as well as younger...

Rams Receive Harsh Grade For 2026 Draft Class

The Rams made a series of polarizing decisions during the NFL Draft, which left on prominent analyst unimpressed. The post Rams Receive Harsh Grade For 2026 Draft Class appeared first on LA Sports...

Three USC Players Were Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Three USC players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, which officially concluded after seven rounds on Saturday. The three Trojans were wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane and safety...

Lakers Achieved Rare NBA Playoffs History With Game 3 Comeback Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers, historically speaking, should not have won Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. They trailed 101-95 with Houston holding possession of the ball with 34.4 seconds remaining...

Marcus Smart Implores Lakers To ‘Be Like A Lion’ In Game 4 Against Rockets

Arguably one of the most impactful moves in the entire NBA last summer was Marcus Smart signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. What he has given them so far in the playoffs is exactly what L.A....

Zero UCLA Players Were Selected in NFL Draft For the First Time in 12 Years

The 2026 NFL Draft officially concluded after seven rounds on Saturday. And for the first time in 12 years, zero UCLA players heard their name called during the event. UCLA’s top two...

Ime Udoka comments don't make Rockets any better prepared for Game 4 vs Lakers

Ime Udoka throwing his young players under the bus wasn't the best idea with a must-win Game 4 next up on the menu for the Houston Rockets.

This Day In Lakers History: Luke Walton Headlines All-Around Attack In Game 3 Win Over Nuggets

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and late owner Dr. Jerry Buss had enough of the mediocre...

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Lakers vs. Rockets Game 4 Preview: Looking for a sweep

The Lakers aim to close out their first round series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday The purple and gold are looking to sweep an opponent in the playoffs for the first time since May 2010....

Lakers' top offseason target couldn't be clearer after playoff masterclass

The Los Angeles Lakers are projected to have cap space this summer, and this is proving to be the perfect option in the playoffs.

Dodgers Fans Roast Pete Crow-Armstrong After Brutal Error

During his second game at Dodger Stadium following his controversial comments, Pete Crow-Armstrong made a major mistake. The post Dodgers Fans Roast Pete Crow-Armstrong After Brutal Error appeared...

Lakers Notes: Game 3 Comeback, Smart, Reaves, Bronny

The Lakers hold a 3-0 lead in their series with Houston after pulling off one of the most remarkable comebacks in their long playoff history, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Trailing by six points...

Austin Reaves Still Questionable For Game 4 Amid Recovery Progress

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the team's series against the Houston Rockets again. The post Austin Reaves Still Questionable For Game 4 Amid...

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have released their preliminary injury reports for Game 4 on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. PT in Houston. Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) and Kevin...

Lakers are headed for ultimate test that could change their entire trajectory

The Los Angeles Lakers are closer to a second-round showdown that could actually go in their favor.

Lakers' vets paving way for series sweep over Rockets

The two elder statesmen of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, had shouldered the load of a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback agains

Lakers' looming series vs. Thunder destined to teach Rob Pelinka painful lesson

The Los Angeles Lakers are closing in on a clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A vital lesson will soon be taught to them.

Marcus Smart is only thinking about sweeping the Rockets in Game 4

The Lakers’ win over the Rockets in Game 3 on Friday put them in such a commanding position that thoughts of future series could really start creeping into minds. Not only has no team come back...

'It keeps getting better and better': Bronny James settling into Lakers playoff role

His first postseason points comes in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.

Durant improving but G4 status vs. Lakers unclear

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that injured star Kevin Durant was doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night was still unclear with the...

LeBron James Discusses How He Is Able To Conserve Energy For Crunch Time

The Los Angeles Lakers now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets after a masterful late-game showing from LeBron James and Marcus Smart. The two combined to force two...

Lakers' questionable bet on JJ Redick has aged wonderfully during Rockets beatdown

The Los Angeles Lakers had plenty of reasons to give up on head coach JJ Redick after his first playoff experience, but there are no questions now.

Rui Hachimura was maybe a little too honest after latest Lakers win

To call Friday’s Game 3 win for the Lakers over the Rockets improbable would be quite the understatement. Down six without the ball and just 30 seconds left, LA somehow forced overtime before...

LeBron James just won a game he had a 0.005% chance of losing

The Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James narrowly escaped Game 3 with a win over the Houston Rockets, overcoming long odds to come out on top.

Marcus Smart Continues To Make Lakers Postseason History

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this summer, there was risk involved given his injury history, age and not playing for a contender in a few years. However, he has exceeded every...

Pacific Notes: Kerr, Williams, Goodwin, James

One of the biggest questions that will shape the Warriors‘ offseason is what head coach Steve Kerr decides regarding his future. For the man who has led Golden State for the last 12 seasons, that...

Lakers' Bronny James stuns with stat vs Rockets bench in Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James posts a shocking stat against the Houston Rockets' bench in Game 3.

Rui Hachimura Makes Admission About Lakers’ Game 3 Win Over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers put together an improbable overtime victory on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. L.A. trailed by six points with under 30 seconds remaining, but forced two turnovers...

Ime Udoka delivers two-word message to Rockets after Game 3 collapse vs. Lakers

Houston is now just one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for a second straight season.

Rockets Notes: Late Collapse, Udoka, Durant, Sengun

The Rockets squandered a six-point regulation lead with less than 30 seconds remaining in Game 3 of their series with the Lakers on Friday night. Houston then lost in overtime to fall behind 3-0...

How Marcus Smart entered Lakers lore with Game 3 performance

It’s widely regarded that a series doesn’t begin until a team loses at home. In that sense, the Lakers got the series started on Friday. The purple and gold secured a win inside what looked to be...

JJ Redick's difficult Lakers confession made Ime Udoka's night look even worse

JJ Redick spent the Game 3 postgame confessing his mistakes to his Los Angeles Lakers players, something Ime Udoka would never rise to the occasion and do.

Rams Still Have Not Drafted WR But Say It’s ‘In the Mix’ Every Pick

Three rounds into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams still have not drafted a wide receiver. Leading up to the draft, the Rams were projected to draft USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the...

Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises LeBron James & Marcus Smart For Winning Plays In Game 3

Game 3 was a dog fight for the Los Angeles Lakers and they definitely had to earn it to take a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Thankfully, LeBron James and Marcus Smart were in L.A.’s...

UCLA Softball’s Megan Grant Breaks Program Single-Season Home Run Record

Earlier this month, Megan Grant flew directly from her softball game in Los Angeles to Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate her UCLA women’s basketball teammates winning the program’s first NCAA title....

Ime Udoka blasts Rockets after 'horrendous mistakes' led to Game 3 collapse vs. Lakers: 'Grow up'

Houston let a late six-point lead slip away in a 112-108 OT loss

Another LA Olympics Ticket Drop Coming in August

If you missed out on getting tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics in the first drop, there will be another chance to secure tickets for the historic sporting event in August. In order...

Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Lob To Bronny James Against Rockets ‘Special Moment’

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves available, LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to step into bigger roles during their playoff series against the Houston...

JJ Redick pinpoints how Lakers seized a stunning Game 3 heist vs Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick explained how and why his team was able to pull off an improbable win against the Houston Rockets.

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