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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lakers News: LeBron James Lives For Postseason Basketball

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...

Lakers' $30M diamond in the rough expected to re-sign after committing to summer with Luka Doncic

The Lakers are excited to see this duo continue to develop chemistry.

LeBron James just validated that JJ Redick was right all along about Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers coach knew what he had in the midseason addition of Luke Kennard.

The stat that shows how Bronny James is better than Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic

This despite playing seven minutes in two games against the Rockets.

Shocking Luka Kennard stat puts him above Lakers legends in playoffs

This shocking Luke Kennard stat shows that he has an unexpected edge over these Los Angeles Lakers legends.

Rams Hope Jimmy Garoppolo Delays Retirement to Return as Backup QB

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’s final NFL mock draft: Ohio State projected to have four top-10 picks

Sam Farmer projects quarterback Fernando Mendoza will get selected No. 1 by the Raiders, but the rest of the draft should include more surprises.

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes to Join Slovenian National Team With Luka Doncic

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...

LeBron James quietly pushes Lakers toward obvious long-term decision

Marcus Smart has more than made his case for a long-term stay in Los Angeles.

UCLA WBB Only Big Ten Team To Avoid Losses to Transfer Portal

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...

Lakers' 'Swiss Army knife' Marcus Smart sets the tone against Kevin Durant, Rockets

Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.

Kevin Durant leads Rockets struggles as stats explain Game 2 loss to Lakers

Rockets couldn't maximize Kevin Durant's return.

JJ Redick ‘Disappointed’ Luka Doncic Wasn’t Included Among 2025-26 NBA MVP Finalists

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 in NBA history belong to Lakers

Only two such playoff wins exist in NBA history, and they’re both from the 2026 Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James, Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Lead Game 2 Win Over Rockets

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...

Lakers suddenly have overwhelming evidence an upset of the Rockets is coming

The history of LeBron James-led basketball teams is heavily tilted in the Los Angeles Lakers' favor.

At 41, LeBron James Is Still Dominating the NBA Playoffs

LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead with a historic playoff performance at age 41.

Same script, same problem: Houston's shooting fails again vs. Lakers as Durant's skid grows

The Rockets will head to Houston down 0-2 against the shorthanded Lakers with its margin for error wiped away

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Selected No. 1 Overall By Minneapolis In 1958 NBA Draft

On April 22, 1958, the Minneapolis Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He spent...

Sun Valley Poly High's Fabian Bravo shows flashes of Koufax dominance

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.

Lakers go up 2-0 against the Rockets

LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers over the Rockets.

Lakers' LeBron James makes absurdly clear GOAT case vs. Michael Jordan with latest stat

This might be the only argument you need.

It’s over! Lakers prove they’re better than the overmatched Rockets

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.

Smart's defense on KD helps Lakers to 2-0 lead

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.

Lakers defense rises to the challenge Kevin Durant, Rockets gave them

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...

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Rockets

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....

Lakers' biggest remaining Luke Kennard question could shift the team's whole outlook

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...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 2 win vs. Rockets

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 reacts to people's disbelief in his reverse dunk against the Rockets

LeBron James continues to impress at 41 years old as the Lakers take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Rockets.

Marcus Smart says exactly what Lakers fans know about LeBron James

LeBron James is the ultimate teammate to lean on.

LeBron James stat shows the Rockets have a 0% chance to win the series after falling down 2-0

This LeBron James stat shows that the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets is as good as over.

NBA playoff winners and losers: Lakers organization shines on every level, Spurs stunned after Wemby injury

Everyone, from LeBron James to coach JJ Redick to general manager Rob Pelinka, played a role in the Lakers taking a 2-0 lead

LeBron James nets 28 as Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets

LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets

Marcus Smart's famous motto came alive for the Lakers in Game 2

Marcus Smart set the tone early and delivered in the clutch as the Lakers took a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets with their Game 2 win at home.

Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three

LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.

Lakers instantly proved even Kevin Durant couldn't fix nightmare mismatch in Game 2

The Houston Rockets couldn't even buy a 3-pointer if this was Wheel of Fortune.

Lakers hold off Kevin Durant, Rockets in Game 2 win; LA now leads best-of-7 series 2-0

No Luka? No problem. The Lakers held off the Houston Rockets to take a 2-0 best-of-7 game series lead.

Lakers grind out Game 2 win over Rockets

In a rock fight of a Game 2, the Lakers did just enough to go ahead 2-0 in the series with a 101-94 win over the Rockets. Offense was a precious commodity throughout the contest, a change of pace...

Recap: Lakers Beat Rockets To Take 2-0 Series Lead

Luka Doncic was presented with his Western Conference Player of the Month for March and scoring champion awards, and the Los Angeles Lakers then built on their Game 1 win to defeat the Houston...

Lakers are slowly re-learning LeBron James title formula that escaped them for years

The Los Angeles Lakers won the title using a formula that long worked around LeBron James, and it appears they’ve finally rediscovered it.

Offense takes the night off as Dodgers fall to the Giants

In a loss to the Giants, the Dodgers scored their only run by bunching four walks in one hitless inning.

Follow live: Lakers host Rockets in Game 2
NBA Futures: Lakers flip the odds on Rockets, now 35-1 to win title

Three teams have emerged as the heavy favorites to win the NBA Finals, and New York's title odds took a hit after the Game 2 loss to Atlanta.

JJ Redick sides with Lakers fans on NBA's worst Luka Doncic take of the year

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach backed his franchise player for NBA MVP.

Prep baseball roundup: Birmingham, behind Carlos Acuna, stays one game behind ECR

Carlos Acuna strikes out 11 in six innings in Birmingham's 8-0 win over Granada Hills.

Kevin Durant Cleared To Play Game 2

Kevin Durant will play in Game 2 of the Rockets’ series against the Lakers on Tuesday night, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Houston’s star forward missed Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise after...

JJ Redick's unsurprising Austin Reaves update gives Lakers fans a sliver of hope

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach reaffirmed today's report from Shams Charania.

Durant cleared for Game 2 return as Houston Rockets look to even series vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Rockets star Kevin Durant set to return from knee injury for Game 2 vs. Lakers

Durant (knee) missed Game 1 against the Lakers last weekend

Lakers Expecting Luka Doncic to Miss Rockets Series: Report

Lakers star Luka Doncic is on the sidelines with a hamstring injury that comes from the a game against the Thunder. The post Lakers Expecting Luka Doncic to Miss Rockets Series: Report appeared...

4th of July Gear & Gifts for Lakers Fans

Red, white, blue, and team colors — gear up for the ultimate Independence Day celebration.

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