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Houston Rockets

Lakers Get Huge Boost as Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury News Before Game 3

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:45pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers have absorbed all the momentum they could possibly dream of after the first two games of the 2026 NBA playoffs.  No one believed they would hear (or read) these words just a few weeks after April 2: No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. No problem. Of course, that was the day […] The post Lakers Get Huge Boost as Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury News Before Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLakers Get Huge Boost as Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury News Before Game 3

Brian Windhorst thought ESPN should prepare for LeBron James’ retirement after early-season woes

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:30pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Awful Announcing

On Wednesday, LeBron James scored 28 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, taking a 2-0 series lead in the process. We’ll see where it goes from here, but considering how the 2025-2026 NBA season started for James and the Lakers, their run towards…

Read moreBrian Windhorst thought ESPN should prepare for LeBron James’ retirement after early-season woes

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Importance of Opportunity Over Talent

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:29pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsMemphis GrizzliesNew Orleans PelicansUtah Jazz
Athlon Sports

Talent is a must when building a winning fantasy basketball roster. But what good is athletic aptitude if it’s riding the bench? Truth be told, opportunity is what puts points on the scoreboard in fantasy basketball. Minutes, usage, and role clarity are what decide a player’s fantasy value ahead of ...

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Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3

Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:32pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a place (let’s face it) they probably weren’t expecting to be a week ago: up 2-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Up to 2-0 in the playoffs? Against the massively favored Houston Rockets? That can’t be. Oh yes, it can.  No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. […] The post Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3

Lakers’ JJ Redick Announces Jake LaRavia Injury News Before Game 3 Against Rockets

Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:20pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers are already without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Read moreLakers’ JJ Redick Announces Jake LaRavia Injury News Before Game 3 Against Rockets

Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs

Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:04pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

LOS ANGELES – Coming into their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that limiting All-Star big man Alperen Sengun was going to be a major point of focus. Through the Lakers’ first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton has done an incredible job matching up with his […] The post Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreDeandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs

Lakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets

Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:56pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a “mixed bag” of injury updates as they prepare for a crucial Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, there are conflicting views within the organization regarding the return timelines for their injured stars. While Austin Reaves has started on-court progressions and seems close […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets

‘They’re Embarrassing to Watch’ — NBA Champion Tears Into Rockets After Choking Game 2 vs. Lakers

Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:45pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

The Rockets drew sharp criticism from Kendrick Perkins, who called their play “embarrassing." They trail the Lakers 0-2 in the first round.

Read more‘They’re Embarrassing to Watch’ — NBA Champion Tears Into Rockets After Choking Game 2 vs. Lakers

NBA Analysts Claim LeBron James is Closing Gap in GOAT Debate Amid Dominant Playoff Run

Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:34pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

The First Take crew is convinced that LeBron James is getting closer to the GOAT status and Michael Jordan's legacy.

Read moreNBA Analysts Claim LeBron James is Closing Gap in GOAT Debate Amid Dominant Playoff Run

Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes Reed Sheppard admission after Game 2 benching

Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:32pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka limited Reed Sheppard to 10 minutes during Tuesday’s 101-94 Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he hinted at an expanded role for the second-year guard moving forward amid his team’s offensive struggles. “Definitely up from [ten minutes],” Udoka told The Houston Chronicle’s Varun Shankar on Thursday […] The post Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes Reed Sheppard admission after Game 2 benching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreRockets’ Ime Udoka makes Reed Sheppard admission after Game 2 benching

Kevin Durant will be blamed for a Rockets postseason collapse, but he shouldn't be

Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:14pm
BasketballNBAHouston Rockets
FanSided

It's not your fault, Kevin, it's not your fault.

Read moreKevin Durant will be blamed for a Rockets postseason collapse, but he shouldn't be

Brian Windhorst Once Prepared for LeBron James’ Retirement After Thinking of Him as “An Old Man Who Can’t Compete”

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:25pm
BasketballNBABoston CelticsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersPhiladelphia 76ersPortland Trail BlazersSan Antonio Spurs
Total Pro Sports

Brian Windhorst admitted he once expected LeBron James to retire, believing the NBA icon was nearing the end competitively.

Read moreBrian Windhorst Once Prepared for LeBron James’ Retirement After Thinking of Him as “An Old Man Who Can’t Compete”

Theo Pinson bashes Houston for not having Russell Westbrook as their starting point guard: "What is Amen doing?" – Basketball Network

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:36pm
BasketballNBAHouston Rockets
Basketball Network

Theo Pinson bashes Houston for not having Russell Westbrook as their starting point guard: "What is Amen doing?"  Basketball Network

Read moreTheo Pinson bashes Houston for not having Russell Westbrook as their starting point guard: "What is Amen doing?" – Basketball Network

‘A Catastrophe for Kevin Durant’ — NBA Pundit Sounds Off on Rockets Nearing 1st-Round Playoff Upset to Luka Dončić-Less Lakers

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:35pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Kevin Durant faces mounting criticism after a poor Game 2 as Nick Wright warns a first-round upset to the short-handed Lakers would be a “catastrophe.”

Read more‘A Catastrophe for Kevin Durant’ — NBA Pundit Sounds Off on Rockets Nearing 1st-Round Playoff Upset to Luka Dončić-Less Lakers

Kelly Stafford Gets Blasted After Cameras Catch Shocking Courtside Moment at Lakers Playoff Game [VIDEO]

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Kelly Stafford was animated on the sidelines.

Read moreKelly Stafford Gets Blasted After Cameras Catch Shocking Courtside Moment at Lakers Playoff Game [VIDEO]

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Who Could Become Full-Time Starters

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:14pm
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington Wizards
Athlon Sports

This is where smart managers get ahead.The 2026-27 full-time starters conversation is not about talent alone. It is about role. It is about trust. It is about who is on the floor for 32-36 minutes every night. That is the difference between a fringe roster guy and a reliable starter in fantasy. ...

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‘Capable of Doing Anything’ — 2-Time All-Star Marvels at LeBron James ‘Dominating the Rockets With His Mind’ in Year 23

Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:58am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

LeBron James dominates the Rockets in Year 23, drawing high praise from Isaiah Thomas as the Lakers take a 2-0 series lead without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

Read more‘Capable of Doing Anything’ — 2-Time All-Star Marvels at LeBron James ‘Dominating the Rockets With His Mind’ in Year 23

Ime Udoka’s seat should be scorching hot after Rockets’ embarrassing start to series vs. Lakers

Apr 23, 2026 @ 7:30am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The way the Los Angeles Lakers have taken control of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets has raised more than a few eyebrows. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out injured, most expected the series to be one-sided in the opposite direction. However, the Rockets have shown the same vulnerabilities that were apparent all […] The post Ime Udoka’s seat should be scorching hot after Rockets’ embarrassing start to series vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreIme Udoka’s seat should be scorching hot after Rockets’ embarrassing start to series vs. Lakers

Is Austin Reaves Returning in Rockets-Lakers Game 5? Closer Look at Viral Reports Floating Around Citing Shams Charania

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:54am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Debunking the latest Austin Reaves' injury update going viral on X.

Read moreIs Austin Reaves Returning in Rockets-Lakers Game 5? Closer Look at Viral Reports Floating Around Citing Shams Charania

‘LeBron (James) Has Far Less Ego’ — NBA Analyst Argues Lakers Are Better Off Without ‘Showtime’ Luka Dončić

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:51am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Luka Dončić’s ball-dominant playstyle comes under fire as the LeBron James-led Lakers thrive without him in Round 1 vs. Houston.

Read more‘LeBron (James) Has Far Less Ego’ — NBA Analyst Argues Lakers Are Better Off Without ‘Showtime’ Luka Dončić

“They’re Playing Better Basketball Without Luka Doncic”: Kenyon Martin Throws Shade at 6x All-Star as Lakers Go Up 2-0 vs. Rockets

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:05am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Kenyon Martin is wondering aloud if the Lakers are better off without Luka Doncic on the floor.

Read more“They’re Playing Better Basketball Without Luka Doncic”: Kenyon Martin Throws Shade at 6x All-Star as Lakers Go Up 2-0 vs. Rockets

"Most Inefficient Player in the League": Skip Bayless Drops Harsh Verdict on Lakers' Luka Doncic 

Apr 22, 2026 @ 11:47pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving in the playoffs so far and a long-time Luka Doncic detractor sees this as an opportunity to blast Slovenian star.

Read more"Most Inefficient Player in the League": Skip Bayless Drops Harsh Verdict on Lakers' Luka Doncic 

"The dumbest team, most selfish team in the postseason" – Kendrick Perkins scorches the Rockets for being outplayed by the depleted Lakers squad – Basketball Network

Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:12pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Basketball Network

"The dumbest team, most selfish team in the postseason" - Kendrick Perkins scorches the Rockets for being outplayed by the depleted Lakers squad  Basketball Network

Read more"The dumbest team, most selfish team in the postseason" – Kendrick Perkins scorches the Rockets for being outplayed by the depleted Lakers squad – Basketball Network

Brian Windhorst labels Rockets’ offense an ‘absolute disaster’ before Game 3

Apr 22, 2026 @ 6:38pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

On Tuesday evening, the Houston Rockets fell behind 0-2 in their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with an ugly 101-94 loss in Game 2. The Rockets were playing from behind in this game from essentially the opening tip, and although things got interesting late, Houston didn’t have enough to beat a […] The post Brian Windhorst labels Rockets’ offense an ‘absolute disaster’ before Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreBrian Windhorst labels Rockets’ offense an ‘absolute disaster’ before Game 3
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