LOS ANGELES — Entering Game 5, the Lakers were still comfortably in the driver’s seat against the Rockets. Now, the car is slowing down, making a funny sound and the hazard lights are on. Houston...

Austin Reaves is finally back after a long time away from the Lakers, and he is glad to be in the squad despite their loss in Game 5.

“You have to kill them.” This was JJ Redick’s response when asked about the challenges of closing out a team in a playoff series. His team experienced it firsthand when the Houston Rockets staved...

The Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5, trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked everyone by winning the first three games of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite being without leading scorers Luka Doncic and...

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach is now the steadying force for his group.

Allow me to contradict myself from something I said earlier in this series, but what an underwhelming crowd that was for a closeout game. In the opening two games, the Lakers faithful were awesome...

The young Rockets have responded in a big way after being called out by Ime Udoka following their Game 3 collapse

JJ Redick’s decision to steer away from the Lakers’ three-point identity in Game 5 cost them a chance to close out the Rockets.

LeBron James was ready to continue history with another series-clinching win, but the Rockets had different plans in Game 5.

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back

The Los Angeles Lakers fumbled yet another opportunity to close out the series against the Houston Rockets.

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard at the deadline, and they finally got a painful dose of reality.

A largely lifeless offensive performance from the Lakers saw the Rockets take a second consecutive win in the series in Game 5 on Wednesday, 99-93. The purple and gold still lead the series 3-2....

After dropping their first game of the series in Game 4, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and looked to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers got a...

Austin Reaves is returning from a nine-game injury absence Wednesday night when the Lakers attempt to finish their first-round playoff series with the Rockets in Game 5.

Los Angeles can advance with a win on Wednesday night.

The starting guard has been sidelined since April 2 because of a left oblique muscle strain but will now try to help the Lakers clinch the series.

The Lakers will have Austin Reaves in the lineup tonight as they try to close out their first-round series against Houston, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Reaves has received...

You can never doubt Austin Reaves’ heart. After an initial recovery timeline that would have him out 4-6 weeks, Reaves returned to the court last week and will return to the lineup just under a...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been upgraded to available for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was listed as questionable for...

Are the 2026 playoffs the last ride for LeBron James in the NBA? One future Hall of Famer thinks so. The post Draymond Green Drops Retirement Bombshell: ‘I Would Not Be Surprised’ if LeBron Quits...

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday...

Steve Kerr recently spoke about the differences between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, and NBA fans are sure to have a fit over his remarks.

“That was always the question. Can he do it in the playoffs? I think he's shown he can.”

The Los Angeles Lakers' front office is reportedly considering adding key members to its team ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, and fans are wondering why.

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing the Houston Rockets tonight.

The Los Angeles Lakers have an unexpected 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets, despite missing both Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain)...

A new report from an NBA insider indicates that the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of three primary suitors for Peyton Watson in free agency.

The next wave in college basketball seems to be generational.

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 4 to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, spoiling their chances at a series sweep. Now up 3-1, the Lakers need to focus on their mindset, coach JJ Redick says, and...

The Golden State Warriors land BYU star forward AJ Dybantsa in this latest NBA mock draft.

LeBron James is in his 23rd season of the NBA.

LeBron James finally looked human in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets as he struggled with scoring and taking care of the basketball. James understandably looked fatigued...

As the Lakers focus on a critical Game 5 against the Rockets on the court, the team is also preparing for important moves off the court as well. One of the bigger changes expected under the new...

The Lakers, Bulls, and Nets are viewed as potential suitors who will have the spending flexibility to make a competitive play for Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson this offseason, league...

The Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams seen as suitors for Denver Nuggets star defender, Peyton Watson.

Back in 2021, the Lakers were deep into their title defense when LeBron James suffered an injury that changed the trajectory of not just that season, but the career of their superstar. Los Angeles...

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted a baseball clinic for autistic children at Dodger Stadium Tuesday afternoon. The post Dodgers, Teoscar Hernandez Host Autism-Friendly Baseball Clinic appeared first...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed that he still hasn't fully recovered from a high ankle sprain suffered during the 2020-21 NBA season.

This would be a fascinating alternate reality.

Former LeBron James Finals foe Bruce Bowen delivers a harsh assessment of where he believes James ranks among the all-time greats.

The Los Angeles Lakers have needed contributions from their entire roster with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the first four games of their first round series against the Houston Rockets....

The Los Angeles Angels' Single-A affiliate announced reliever Ben Joyce will begin his rehab assignment with them Wednesday. The post Angels’ Ben Joyce to Start Rehab Assignment in Single-A...

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves spoke with the media on Tuesday and revealed how difficult it's been watching games while injured.

For the second time in three years, the Warriors and Kings will act as joint hosts of the California Classic Summer League, the two teams announced today in a pair of press releases. The event,...

While Austin Reaves is nearing a return, the same can’t be said for Luka Dončić. He has been out since Apr. 2 with a hamstring strain and despite a trip to Spain to speed up his recovery, he has...