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Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano had yet another scoreless outing Wednesday, and set an MLB record in the process. The post Jose Soriano’s Latest Brilliant Start Sets MLB Milestone...
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout logged his 796th career extra-base hit Wednesday, tying Garret Anderson's franchise record. The post Mike Trout Ties Franchise Record with Homer appeared...
Rams coach Sean McVay said star wide receiver Puka Nacua is "doing really well" after a stint in rehab. The post Rams’ Puka Nacua ‘Looks Great’ After Rehab, McVay Says appeared first on LA Sports...
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injuries all season long and got a double-dose at the worst possible time right before the playoffs. But despite being down their two leading scorers, JJ...
When Marcus Smart joined the Lakers, the hope was that he could remain healthy and become a defensive anchor for this team. After seasons with the Grizzlies and Wizards, he could come to Los...
New York Jets star running back Breece Hall appears to have taken an indirect shot at Lakers star guard Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves amid team playoff success.
One of the main stories coming into this playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets was the latest meeting between two of the best players of their generation in LeBron...
The Los Angeles Lakers made the right move to let Dorian Finney-Smith go to the Rockets last summer.
Former Los Angeles Angels reliever Lucas Giolito signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal includes a mutual option for 2027. Giolito will...
In Game 1, it was Luke Kennard who caught fire and made Los Angeles Lakers playoff history with his performance against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, however, it was Marcus Smart who was the...
The path to seeing Luka Dončić back on the floor with the Lakers is long and unknown. Ever since he went down with a hamstring strain against the Thunder back in early April, he’s done everything...
The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.
Guarding Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets is proving very doable for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have no choice but to give this man another contract following this season.
Kevin Durant returned to the Houston Rockets’ lineup for Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. But that didn’t lead to a change in results as the Lakers again...
With star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out indefinitely with injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers are relying on a strong defense to carry them through the playoffs. The Lakers are 2-0 in the...
After being eliminated in the first round of the 2025 playoffs due in large part to their offensive struggles, the Rockets went out and traded for Kevin Durant last summer. But as good as Durant...
LOS ANGELES — As news broke on Tuesday night that Kevin Durant’s status had been upgraded to available, the collective tension in Crypto.com Arena rose. The tone of seriousness, implications, and...
Even without his two co-stars in the lineup, LeBron James has gotten the Los Angeles Lakers out to a perfect start this postseason, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Houston Rockets after...
The Lakers are excited to see this duo continue to develop chemistry.
The Los Angeles Lakers coach knew what he had in the midseason addition of Luke Kennard.
This despite playing seven minutes in two games against the Rockets.
This shocking Luke Kennard stat shows that he has an unexpected edge over these Los Angeles Lakers legends.
The Los Angeles Rams could be losing their backup quarterback this offseason. Jimmy Garoppolo, who has spent the last two seasons as the Rams’ backup quarterback behind 2025 NFL Most Valuable...
Sam Farmer projects quarterback Fernando Mendoza will get selected No. 1 by the Raiders, but the rest of the draft should include more surprises.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is officially eligible to play with the Slovenia men’s national basketball team. On Monday, Hayes told reporters he received his Slovenian passport. “We got...
Marcus Smart has more than made his case for a long-term stay in Los Angeles.
Now that the NCAA women’s basketball transfer portal is officially closed, UCLA is the only Big Ten program to keep all its returning players out of the portal. The Bruins will have three rising...
Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.
Rockets couldn't maximize Kevin Durant's return.
Luka Doncic successfully appealed to become eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold, but it wound up proving all for naught for the Los Angeles Lakers...
Only two such playoff wins exist in NBA history, and they’re both from the 2026 Los Angeles Lakers.
When the Los Angeles Lakers lost their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury just before the start of the postseason, no one gave them much of a chance in their...
The history of LeBron James-led basketball teams is heavily tilted in the Los Angeles Lakers' favor.
LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead with a historic playoff performance at age 41.
The Rockets will head to Houston down 0-2 against the shorthanded Lakers with its margin for error wiped away
On April 22, 1958, the Minneapolis Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He spent...
The 5-foot-10, 140-pound might not have a blazing fastball, but his windup and jersey No. 32 are reminiscent of the legendary Dodger pitcher.
LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers over the Rockets.
This might be the only argument you need.
Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets.
The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart to guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.
LOS ANGELES — Back in March, the Lakers were winning games thanks to an incredibly potent offense. One month later, they’re winning playoff games on the back of their defense. A necessary change...
The Lakers can write a hearty book of all the role players who have stepped up in big moments throughout the franchise’s history. When you win 17 NBA titles, that list is pretty long, in fact....
A new X-factor has emerged for the Los Angeles Lakers, and it's (shockingly) Luke Kennard. If this breakout continues and the Lakers win this series, do they have any shot against the defending...
With Kevin Durant back in the fold and the Rockets desperate to push as hard as possible to take a split back to Houston, the Lakers were able to match the Rockets’ physicality and fend them off...
LeBron James continues to impress at 41 years old as the Lakers take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Rockets.
LeBron James is the ultimate teammate to lean on.
This LeBron James stat shows that the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets is as good as over.
Everyone, from LeBron James to coach JJ Redick to general manager Rob Pelinka, played a role in the Lakers taking a 2-0 lead