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Monday, April 13, 2026
Luka Doncic injury update gifts Lakers unexpected reason for optimism

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic left for Europe to receive treatment on his injured hamstring. The latest update is an eye-opener.

Angels Among Teams Defrauded by Yogurt Company: The Athletic

In a new report by The Athletic, the Los Angeles Angels were named as one of multiple victims of an allegedly fraudulent scheme by the French frozen yogurt brand, Cremily. Cremily is advertised as...

LeBron James could reshape his Lakers future in the first round of the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers could be begging LeBron James to stay after the Houston Rockets series.

Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers out in Milwaukee. Is superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo next?

The Milwaukee Bucks had a down year largely because Giannis Antetokounmpo played in only 36 games. Coach Doc Rivers is out and Antetokounmpo might be traded.

Marcus Smart’s playmaking will be integral to Lakers postseason hopes

In their final regular season game, the Lakers routed a tanking Utah Jazz team for their 53rd win, the most for the franchise since 2010-11. All the machinations of surviving a grueling 82 games...

JJ Redick sets the tone Lakers fans wanted ahead of critical Rockets matchup

The undermanned Los Angeles Lakers will bring all they have against the Houston Rockets.

UCLA Acquires TCU Veteran Guard Through Transfer Portal

UCLA women’s basketball picked up a third player through the transfer portal on Monday. Former TCU guard Donovyn Hunter has reportedly committed to UCLA with one year of eligibility remaining,...

Lakers should already be ready to move on from a major headache after the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers will want to explore options to unload Jarred Vanderbilt elsewhere.

UCLA WBB Assistant Coach Could Reunite With Two of Six Seniors in WNBA

After helping UCLA women’s basketball win its first NCAA title in program history earlier this month, forward Michaela Onyenwere has reportedly signed a multi-year deal worth more than $1.4...

How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the Rockets.

Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances

The NBA playoffs field is set, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round. Unfortunately for LA, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic...

Bronny James made his clearest case yet for a once-unthinkable Lakers reality

The Los Angeles Lakers may have one of their guys for regular playoff minutes in Bronny James.

Sparks Re-Sign Kelsey Plum to Lucrative One-Year Deal

Four-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum will be back with the Los Angeles Sparks next season. The veteran guard will be going into her eighth WNBA season and second with the Sparks after reportedly...

The Lakers are the underdogs of the playoffs

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...

JJ Redick pulls back the curtain on Lakers’ stunning last-minute decision

The Los Angeles Lakers coach had a great explanation on why the team elevated Nick Smith Jr.

Former Bruin Returns to UCLA WBB in Transfer Portal

After a stint with North Carolina, rising junior guard Elina Aarnisalo is returning to UCLA through the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. Aarnisalo played her freshman...

Whatever happened to Julio Urías? 'Teams ask me about him all the time,' agent says

Scott Boras, the agent for Julio Urías, declined to say whether any team had offered Urías a contract this year but said he has not solicited offers from any clubs.

It took 82 games but Dalton Knecht came alive just in time for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers scorer looks good again right before the NBA Playoffs.

Lakers have ideal former Luka Doncic teammate to target if Mavericks expert is right

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to build their roster around Luka Doncic this summer, and the Mavericks will likely have the ideal big man available.

'Mr. 82.' How Jake LaRavia became the injury-plagued Lakers' iron man

Jake LaRavia of the Lakers is one of only 18 players this season to appear in every regular season game.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

After an exhausting, long NBA season, it was nice to go about Sunday’s game stress-free. There were some stakes involved as the Lakers could still finish either the third or fourth seed. However,...

Lakers finish fourth in West as NBA postseason begins

And just like that, the 2025-26 NBA regular season has come to an end. The Lakers battled injuries and are currently playing without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but thanks to some great games...

Lakers to face Rockets in first round of playoffs

Despite the Nuggets’ best efforts over the weekend, the Lakers will remain the No. 4 seed and play the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The opening game between the teams will be on...

Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston

The Lakers are the fourth-seeded team and will have home-court advantage over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Lakers empty the bench in lopsided win over lowly Jazz

Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over t

Lakers draw perfect 1st round playoff matchup that gives them chance to get Luka back

The Los Angeles Lakers got the perfect playoff matchup to potentially get Luka Doncic back on the floor this season.

Lakers fans left holding their breath after possible Luke Kennard injury

The Los Angeles Lakers have been crushed by injuries this season, and it may have gotten worse with Luke Kennard going down in the final regular-season game.

Jose Soriano Makes AL History After Another Lights-Out Start

Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Soriano made history following yet another fantastic start for the Halos on Sunday.

Injury Notes: Wembanyama, Leonard, Curry, James, Highsmith

Two days after meeting the 65-game criteria, Victor Wembanyama is out for the Spurs‘ season finale against the Nuggets on Sunday. “He’s doing well but just a little sore and felt it was the...

Angels Send Pitching Prospect Back to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Angels sent No. 4 prospect George Klassen back to Triple-A ahead of Sunday's win against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Players Who Could Be Financially Impacted By The 65-Game Rule

Earning a spot on an All-NBA team is the simplest way for a player to become eligible for a Designated Veteran or Rose Rule contract, allowing them to earn a higher maximum salary than they'd...

Kenyon Martin takes a shot at the Lakers and their ‘4 white boys’

Kenyon Martin is not a believer in the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the playoffs. The retired former NBA All-Star Martin made waves this week with his comments about the Lakers on Gilbert...

Dodgers Will Honor UCLA WBB’s NCAA Title During Mets Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers are joining in on the celebration of UCLA women’s basketball winning the program’s first NCAA title in history. The Dodgers will honor the Bruins before their game against...

Lakers Convert Nick Smith Jr. To Two-Year Standard Deal

1:05 pm: Smith’s promotion is now official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. The Lakers will have a team option on Smith for next season and his 2026/27 salary is non-guaranteed, confirms Khobi...

Ten Postseason Seeds Up For Grabs On Final Day Of Regular Season

While we’ve known which 20 NBA teams will be competing in the 2025/26 postseason for some time, 10 seeds are still in flux entering April 12, the final day of the 2025/26 regular season. Most...

Lakers quietly make final roster move before playoffs begin

The Los Angeles Lakers filled their final roster spot before the playoffs with a player who won’t surprise fans.

LeBron James has already all but confirmed he will return to the Lakers

As unclear as LeBron James' future may look, it's actually quite clear he will return to the Lakers.

Lakers' once exciting rookie might already be on his way out of Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers were excited to draft this bucket-getter, but things are so bad that parting ways is the only answer.

Projected NBA Taxpayers For 2025/26

As we outlined in February, a total of 14 teams projected to be taxpayers prior to an eventful trade deadline week, with the 16 non-taxpayers on track to receive about $13.8MM apiece in tax...

Lakers continue to win Luka Doncic trade as former star hits new low

The Los Angeles Lakers keep dominating the Luka Doncic trade, and things look even better after Anthony Davis had a nightmare season.

Loving retired farm life, Rogie Vachon reminisces about being L.A.'s first hockey star

Rogie Vachon helped transform the Kings in the 1970s as the franchise established a presence in L.A. that would he would help build and nurture well beyond his playing days.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Nuggets Control Playoff Seeding Heading Into Sunday

At this point in the season, tanking isn’t reserved just for the NBA’s worst teams, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The Nuggets hosted the Thunder on Friday in a matchup of Western...

'Coach Chesney is a winner.' Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin sold on Bruins' new leader

UCLA veterans Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin didn't consider hitting the transfer portal after meeting new coach Bob Chesney.

Lakers risk being remembered for everything that went wrong

The Los Angeles Lakers were a wildly inconsistent team in 2025-26, but the way that their injury fortunes have shifted puts them in danger of an unfair legacy.

The limits of LeBron James’ greatness face playoff test with no room for error

LeBron James has the chance to pull off one of his most impressive feats yet by leading the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round playoff series win.

Lakers Notes: LeBron, Playoff Seed, Kennard, Vanderbilt

If there’s a silver lining for the Lakers after losing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injuries, it’s the fact that LeBron James has shown he can still dominate when asked to spearhead an...

Angels Pitcher ‘Dominant’ Amid Hot Start to 2026 Season

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher José Soriano is off to a strong start to the 2026 season. The right-hander has given up just one earned run off a home run in three starts against the Houston...

Luke Kennard sends bold message to Western Conference that Lakers fans can’t ignore

The Lakers responded to injuries with a statement win over the Suns, and Luke Kennard's comments postgame serve as a message for the rest of the West.

'He does so many more things.' How Luke Kennard became the Lakers' emergency point guard

Beyond being the league's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the Lakers.

LeBron James isn’t hiding from colossal challenge as Lakers limp into playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers star is forced to give one of his teams every last little bit of what he has (again).

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