Marcus Smart is only four years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, injuries and trades derailed him, limiting him to 54 games and zero playoff appearances for...

Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers — missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round...

A potential free agent target for the Los Angeles Lakers could get a lot more expensive.

Shedeur Sanders impresses LeBron James with his bold remarks.

This move for the Lakers would be huge for the development of Luka Doncic and future for LA.

For the rest of the regular season and postseason, Hoops Rumors is taking a closer look at players who will be free agents – or could become free agents – during the 2026 offseason. We’ll consider...

USC star wide receiver Makai Lemon is just a few hours away from finding out which team he will begin his NFL career with. Lemon is one of the top receivers in the draft and is projected to be a...

So, is Bronny James really a part of the Los Angeles Lakers playoff rotation?

USC men’s basketball acquired Colgate guard Jalen Cox from the transfer portal on Wednesday. Cox announced his commitment on social media by posting a picture of him in a USC jersey and the...

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers need some players to step up alongside LeBron James to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In Game 1...

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a plethora of superstars play for the franchise the years, with each making a lasting...

The Los Angeles Lakers would have an easier time in a possible round two matchup with the Thunder if Jalen William's latest hamstring injury is serious.

Of course, because it's not the NBA without a good debate.

Shohei Ohtani pitches six shutout innings, but the Dodgers can't score either and eventually lose to the Giants.

Roundup: Sophomore pitcher Milo Benattar gets the final two outs to save a 3-2 victory.

When a team is shorthanded like the Lakers are, the only way to not only survive but thrive is for everyone who is available to step up. The Lakers have gotten that during this postseason from...

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing said there was nothing controversial about play at home with Giants' Jung Hoo Lee, despite what social media says.

The Suns have ruled Mark Williams out for Game 2 against the Thunder on Wednesday, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic notes (via Twitter), adding that the big man is still in a walking boot. Williams,...

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is under fire from MLB over a play during Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The post Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing Pushes Back on Giants Controversy...

The Los Angeles Lakers' trade that never was forced this big man to the Suns, where he is living an absolute nightmare.

The Chargers are picking late in the first round, No. 22 overall, and according to an insider, they could end up taking a defender. The post Chargers Expected to Target SEC Pass Rusher in NFL...

Playoff basketball demands a higher level of intensity. The stakes are raised, which means every possession matters more, every game can swing a series and the focus on physicality has to be...

The Los Angeles Lakers won their Luke Kennard deadline trade with the Hawks, something other teams Atlanta did business with can't say.

The Rams have draft capital to play with during the 2026 NFL Draft, and the franchise could look totally different after Thursday night. The post Rams Linked to Trade, Suprise First Round Pick in...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still dominating playoff games at 41 years old. The post Even LeBron James Was Shocked by His Playoff Performance Against Rockets appeared first on LA...

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.