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Houston Rockets

Who Could Thunder Play In Round 2 of NBA Playoffs After Suns Sweep?

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:17am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Heavy

That’s a season for the Phoenix Suns. After drawing a first-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Suns ended up in a situation where not many believed they could pull off an upset win to advance to round two. The defending NBA Champions took care of business with ease. From the start of the […] The post Who Could Thunder Play In Round 2 of NBA Playoffs After Suns Sweep? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Luka Doncic Insulted Two Rockets With One Ruthless Comment

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:57pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
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Injured Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is still finding a way to frustrate the Houston Rockets via bench trash talk. Doncic was seated on the bench for Game 4 with the rest of the Lakers and went out of his way to insult Alperen Sengun for missing a free throw. A new camera angle […] The post Luka Doncic Insulted Two Rockets With One Ruthless Comment appeared first on HEAVY.

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Two Los Angeles Lakers Starters Hit With NBA Fines After Houston Rockets Extend Series

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:57pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

The NBA handed the Los Angeles Lakers stars Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard a hefty paycheck for showing their frustration with the refs.

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NBA Announces Punishment For Lakers Duo Before Game 5

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:10pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

The NBA has punished two Lakers players after their Game 4 loss to the Rockets.

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LeBron James Makes Self-Aware Turnover Joke After Loss to Houston Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:02pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

LeBron James joked about a turnover after a postgame mishap following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss.

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NBA Announces Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard News Before Game 5

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:23pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The NBA announced discipline for Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard — and it stems from a controversial Game 4 moment. The post NBA Announces Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard News Before Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard hit with hefty fines for Game 4 comments

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:19pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers got beaten fair and square by the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round series, with LA suffering its first defeat of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a 115-96 loss. While the Lakers are still in a commanding position to say the least, as they are bringing a 3-1 series […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard hit with hefty fines for Game 4 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 Blockbuster Trade Targets Rockets Could Chase Amid Explosive Overhaul Rumors ft. Joel Embiid

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:17pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

The Houston Rockets are still breathing after they won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader

Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:33pm
BasketballNBABrooklyn NetsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersPhoenix Suns
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Retired NBA legend Paul Pierce discussed Kevin Durant’s actions over the weekend when calling him for poor leadership. Durant missed Game 3 and Game 4 for the Houston Rockets in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite sitting on the bench for Game 4, Durant was missing one game previously to call him […] The post Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Offseason 2026: Teams That Could Create Fantasy Chaos With One Move Suggested

Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:47pm
BasketballNBABrooklyn NetsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsMilwaukee BucksNew Orleans Pelicans
Athlon Sports

Summer checklists are being tabulated, and fantasy chaos is on the horizon for a few NBA teams gearing up for an active offseason. It isn’t uncommon for rosters to be shuffled. But a handful of clubs are just one move away from dramatically changing fantasy values for the 2026-27 season. One trade ...

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‘It’s Dysfunctional Over There’ — NBA Champion Sounds Alarm on ‘Disconnect’ Between Kevin Durant, Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 4:00pm
BasketballNBAHouston Rockets
Pro Football Network

NBA champion Kendrick Perkins weighed in on a dysfunctional and disconnected relationship between Kevin Durant and the Rockets.

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Rockets Could Shockingly Use Kevin Durant as Trade Piece This Summer Amid Leaguewide Interest

Apr 27, 2026 @ 3:38pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

The Houston Rockets could reportedly use Kevin Durant as a “stepping stone” and trade him this summer.

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Multiple Lakers Players Accuse Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate of “Cursing Guys Out” as Tensions Flare During Game 4

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:45pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Several Lakers players reportedly claimed Jae’Sean Tate was aggressively cursing at them, and the Rockets forward allegedly wanted to confront Maxi Kleber after the final buzzer sounded.

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Rockets Get Big Kevin Durant Update for Game 5 Against Lakers

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:07pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Houston Rockets were able to keep their season alive on Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Even without Kevin Durant on the court, the Rockets dominated the game and won by a final score of 115-96.Durant has missed all but one game in the series due to a knee injury […] The post Rockets Get Big Kevin Durant Update for Game 5 Against Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Update Before Game 5 vs Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:00pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Just as the Houston Rockets get a win on the board, the Los Angeles Lakers are moving in the right direction of getting a key reinforcement back in the lineup. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Austin Reaves could make his return to the lineup for Game 5. “Austin Reaves, we’ll see the next couple […] The post Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Update Before Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Knicks Emerge in Trade Rumor That Could Change Everything

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:49pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsNew York Knicks
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The New York Knicks are currently locked into a heated playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. Through four games, the teams are locked up at 2-2.Clearly, that is not what the Knicks had in mind coming into the playoffs. After starting the season off as a top-tier NBA Finals contender, the team has struggled to […] The post Knicks Emerge in Trade Rumor That Could Change Everything appeared first on HEAVY.

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Major Update on Kevin Durant-Warriors Reunion This Offseason

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:40pm
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsMiami HeatMinnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio Spurs
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After unsuccessfully pursuing a Kevin Durant reunion last year, the Warriors could once again target the 16-time All-Star. The post Major Update on Kevin Durant-Warriors Reunion This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

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Report Reveals Kawhi Leonard Among Stars in Rockets Radar in the Offseason

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:37pm
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLA ClippersLA Lakers
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The Houston Rockets could be looking to add a new star to their roster in the upcoming NBA offseason, if they eventually lose to the LA Lakers in the playoffs.  According to a report by The Ringer’s Michael Pina, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Darius Garland are all on […] The post Report Reveals Kawhi Leonard Among Stars in Rockets Radar in the Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

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Will Kevin Durant Play Game 5? Massive Injury Update Announced By Ime Udoka on Star’s Status For Series Return vs Lakers

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:16pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Ime Udoka gives massive update on Kevin Durant's status for first-round and potentially Game 5.

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Lakers Have ‘Interest’ in Potential Kevin Durant Trade: Report

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:12pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly among the teams interested in Kevin Durant if the Rockets trade the 16-time All-Star this offseason. The post Lakers Have ‘Interest’ in Potential Kevin Durant Trade: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA rumors: Analyst urges Rockets to trade for Kawhi Leonard despite being in prime position for Giannis

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:02pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLA ClippersLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

Through the first four games of the Houston Rockets’ opening round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, one thing is clear in that there needs to be major changes to the roster in the offseason. The Rockets are a team that had been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade, but a more intriguing option […] The post NBA rumors: Analyst urges Rockets to trade for Kawhi Leonard despite being in prime position for Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers are old and after a grueling Game 3, it finally showed in Game 4

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:33pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers looked exhausted in a 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets, with LeBron James and an aging roster showing signs of fatigue after logging heavy minutes in Game 3.

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JJ Redick So Locked In He Accidentally Walks Straight Into Fans’ Shooting Challenge

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:17pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

During the Game 4, JJ Redick was so locked in he didn’t realize he walked backwards into the fans shooting challenge.

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Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:01pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets picked up their first win of the playoffs with a Game 4 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to stave off elimination and send the series back to Los Angeles. The Rockets were once again playing without Kevin Durant in this one, but it mattered not, as Houston […] The post Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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