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Friday, May 1, 2026
Rockets F Kevin Durant (ankle) out for Game 6 vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Friday's Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visi

Lakers Video: LeBron James Takes Offense At Alperen Sengun Complaining

Tensions between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have been steadily rising, as is normally the case as playoff series go longer. This has been an extremely physical series, which is to...

LeBron James, Marcus Smart know the Lakers need to ‘play desperate’ in Game 6

You can’t fake desperate. The Rockets have had their season on the line in the last two games, and they’ve played like it. Houston dominated in a blowout win in Game 4 and then came to LA and won...

Nuggets trade idea swaps Aaron Gordon for $186 million ex-Lakers superstar, NBA champion

A hypothetical Denver Nuggets trade concept would land the franchise a former Los Angeles Lakers standout big man.

Luka Doncic headlines Lakers injury report for Game 6 vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without Luka Doncic in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Friday.

Lakers Rumors: Desire To Retain Luke Kennard In Free Agency

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard, it was widely seen as a marginal move given the roster could have used more two-way players instead. The Lakers flipped Gabe Vincent’s expiring...

Kevin Durant headlines Rockets injury report for Game 6 vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets may be without Kevin Durant in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

Lakers' dream Anthony Davis reunion is actually a nightmare hiding in plain sight

Los Angeles Lakers fans are getting ahead of themselves after the latest Anthony Davis rumor.

Is Kevin Durant playing tonight in Game 6 vs. Lakers? Final status for Rockets star

Durant has missed three straight games for Houston due to a ankle injury.

Lakers get good Peyton Watson trade news during playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers should feel encouraged about a recent report from an NBA insider.

Injury Notes: Ingram, Tatum, Harris, Huerter, Lakers

After initially listing Brandon Ingram as questionable for Friday’s do-or-die Game 6 due to right heel inflammation, the Raptors are downgrading the veteran forward to doubtful, according to...

Why Rockets fans think Game 6 vs. Lakers is rigged

Rockets fans are afraid of the referee who officiated 2018 WCF Game 7.

Marcus Smart: Lakers Have To Be ‘Desperate’ To Close Out Rockets In Game 6

Marcus Smart has proven to be a pivotal piece for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets, though the veteran has to find a way to rally the group after dropping...

USC MBB Lands Evansville Forward Joshua Hughes in Transfer Portal

USC men’s basketball secured former Evansville forward Joshua Hughes in the transfer portal on Thursday, according to his agent Jonathon Mines of Rise Sports Management. Hughes is a rising senior...

Lakers' dream Luka Doncic partner became obvious before playoffs even ended

The Los Angeles Lakers should aim to bring in Robert Williams III in free agency, as he would look great next to Luka Doncic.

Lakers get great news on re-signing Luke Kennard in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers received a positive update on retaining a 29-year-old sharpshooter.

UCLA Signs Four-Star Defensive Lineman George Toia

UCLA football has added four-star defensive lineman George Toia to its Class of 2027 recruits. Toia reportedly chose UCLA over other top programs like Texas, Michigan and Penn State. Toia attended...

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Pistons vs. Magic, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, Lakers vs. Rockets

Detroit, Toronto and Houston all face elimination Friday night

Lakers Rumors: Front Office Staff Additions Being Considered

Since Mark Walter bought a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization has steadily been hiring executives to round out the business side of things. Throughout the 2025-26 season,...

UCLA’s Megan Grant, Jordan Woolery Make Case for Co-Big Ten Player of the Year

Two UCLA stars are making a strong case for themselves to win Big Ten Player of the Year this season. Rather than decide between two of the best players in NCAA softball history, Big Ten Network’s...

Lakers must undo damage from ignoring JJ Redick before Game 6 slips away too

It is time for the Los Angeles Lakers to finally dish the death blow to the Houston Rockets.

Austin Reaves Discusses Offensive Struggles In Return From Oblique Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers got a major boost in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets as Austin Reaves made his return to the floor. Reaves had been sidelined the past four weeks due to a Grade 2 left...

Lakers’ most predictable flaw can only be fixed by JJ Redick

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick must push his team to fix a flaw that many sadly saw coming.

LeBron James entrusted to see Lakers through amid Rockets surge

LeBron James has got this one.

This Day In Lakers History: Mychal Thompson’s Monster Performance Leads To Game 2 Victory Over Spurs

When it was all said and done, the 1980s proved to be the rebirth of the National Basketball Association as we know it...

Prep talk: Former Hart star Trevor Brown trying to coach West Ranch to baseball title

The former major leaguer has his team in position to win the Foothill League baseball title with a win over alma mater.

How Lakers can be first team in NBA history to blow a 3-0 series lead in embarrassing collapse

With just two losses, Los Angeles would make NBA history in all the wrong ways.

What channel is Rockets vs. Lakers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 6 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 6 of the Rockets vs. Lakers series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
New rumor opens door for Lakers' dream Anthony Davis reunion

The Los Angeles Lakers could bring back Anthony Davis after the latest rumors put the superstar’s future in question.

Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6 Preview: Can L.A. finally close this series?

The series between the Lakers and Rockets heads back to Houston where Game 6 will be held on Friday. This will be L.A.’s third attempt to close the series. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los...

Marcus Smart says his turnovers in Game 5 were ‘unacceptable’

Stop if you’ve heard this before, but turnovers were an issue for the Lakers in their loss on Wednesday. While they weren’t quite at the level of their Game 4 disasterclass, the Lakers did turn...

JJ Redick felt Lakers defended well enough in Game 5, couldn’t make shots

The Lakers’ defense, or lack thereof, has been a topic of conversation all season long. The narrative of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves as poor defenders portrays the team as incapable of stopping...

Rockets take stab at tying series with turnover-prone Lakers

The one distinct advantage the Houston Rockets carried into their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers was a youthful cor

Lakers gifted yet another reason to be thankful for failed Mark Williams trade

The Los Angeles Lakers are lucky that their trade for Mark Williams didn't go through.

Former Ticketmaster CEO Defends $5,000 LA28 Olympic Tickets as ‘Fair Value’

The former CEO of Ticketmaster says the ticket prices for the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA are "fair," despite the public outcry. The post Former Ticketmaster CEO Defends $5,000 LA28 Olympic Tickets...

Angels Re-Sign Pitcher to Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Shaun Anderson to a minor league deal on Thursday. The post Angels Re-Sign Pitcher to Minor League Deal appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Austin Reaves could lose millions if Lakers see history repeat itself

Austin Reaves hasn't been the most efficient playoff player, nor the best defender, and it could cost the Los Angeles Lakers star millions.

Boys’ volleyball: City Section playoff pairings

The CIF City Section boys’ volleyball playoffs begin Tuesday with first-round matches.

Lakers' supposed summer cap space already being limited by three major factors

The Los Angeles Lakers won't have as much cap space this summer as assumed if they are committed to retaining LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Luke Kennard.

Reloaded Sparks set sights on making the playoffs

It was evident during media day on Thursday that expectations are higher than they’ve been in some time.

LeBron James Snapped Playoff Closeout Streak With Lakers’ Game 5 Loss To Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of things in their favor going into Game 5 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Not only were they back at home with the chance to...

Lakers have a Kevin Durant problem already brewing for Game 6

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is out for Game 6, but is that actually a bad thing for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Marcus Smart Takes Accountability For Turnovers In Game 5 Loss To Rockets

There were multiple reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to eliminate the Houston Rockets at home in Game 5 of their first round playoff series, but at the top of the list was their...

Austin Reaves says he got chills returning from injury for Lakers in Game 5

After missing the end of the regular season and the start of the postseason, Austin Reaves made his playoff debut for the Lakers in Game 5. He received a loud ovation from Lakers fans and played...

Luke Kennard gets much-needed spark from Lakers after latest report

The Los Angeles Lakers want Luke Kennard to be part of their plans, giving him even more reason to bounce back from his past couple of playoff outings.

From USC to 8 Figures: Makai Lemon Gets Massive Signing Bonus From Eagles

Former USC Trojan Makai Lemon signed his rookie deal and got an eight-figure signing bonus. The post From USC to 8 Figures: Makai Lemon Gets Massive Signing Bonus From Eagles appeared first on LA...

LeBron James Responds To Rockets’ Claims Of Being Better Team

Coming into this first-round playoff series, the Houston Rockets were heavy favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with the latter down their two leading scorers. But with LeBron James...

Jabari Smith Jr.’s blunt message should worry Lakers more than they’ll admit

The Los Angeles Lakers shouldn't take the latest comments from Jabari Smith Jr. lightly if they want to avoid a terrible series loss to the Houston Rockets.

Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rockets Star Out for Game 6 vs. Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to close out the Houston Rockets, who will be without star Kevin Durant for Game 6. The post Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rockets Star Out for Game 6 vs. Lakers...

Lakers Relocating G League Team To Coachella Valley

The South Bay Lakers will become the Coachella Valley Lakers for the 2026/27 season, according to a press release from the team. The Lakers‘ G League affiliate, which has played its games in...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Lakers Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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