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Monday, April 27, 2026
Lakers get blessing in disguise as Austin Reaves saved from potential disaster

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves may have just been saved from a nightmare outcome. He can thank a disappointing result.

Rams Under Fire for Repping LA Kings’ Playoff Opponents

Despite being located in the same city, the Los Angeles Rams were not rooting for the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference First Round. Instead, the Rams were cheering on the Kings’...

Allyson Felix, 40, Unretires, Wants to Compete in LA Olympics

USA track and field legend Allyson Felix declared her intent to come out of retirement and compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The post Allyson Felix, 40, Unretires, Wants to Compete...

Mike Trout Passes Garret Anderson for Franchise XBH Record

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout broke the franchise record for extra base hits with his ninth homer of the season Sunday. The post Mike Trout Passes Garret Anderson for Franchise XBH...

LeBron James: Lakers Aren’t Comfortable Despite 3-1 Series Lead On Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sweep the Houston Rockets as they dropped Game 4 on Sunday night. LeBron James struggled, as did the rest of the team, but the Lakers still hold a commanding...

LeBron James and Luka Dončić stood up for Adou Thiero after Game 4 ejection

On a night where there were some ridiculous refereeing decisions, perhaps the most inexplicable in Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets came at the end of the game. Late in garbage time, Adou...

Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’

The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams...

Luka Doncic injury update reveals if he'll return for Lakers-Rockets series

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic receives a critical injury update ahead of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets.

The Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets

On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. ​With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage...

Dodgers Must Make Difficult Rotation Decision When Blake Snell Returns

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is close to making his 2026 season debut. He started a rehab assignment with the Ontario Town Buzzers on April 22 and is expected to return to the Los...

An inevitable LeBron James wake-up call just happened at the best possible time

If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be reminded that LeBron James is 41 years old, it's better for that to happen when the season is not on the line.

Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected

The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been able...

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...

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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