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The Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets first-round playoff series could be the last time fans see Deandre Ayton in the Purple and Gold. The post Lakers Could Cut Ties With Polarizing Big Man After Rockets Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LOS ANGELES – Looking back at the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of Marcus Smart flew under the radar. He joined the team after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards, and coming off a bit of a down year, the signing didn’t register must fanfare. Fast-forward to the present day as the […] The post Marcus Smart reveals secret to being a leader in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers saw another strong season from LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA, and will need him for their playoff series vs Rockets. The post Surprising LeBron James News Emerges Before Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Stephen A. Smith has a strong take on how the Lakers should respond to injuries, suggesting a bold approach to stay competitive.
Amidst the twilight years of generational superstars such as Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry, Sacramento Kings All-Star Russell Westbrook, and Cavs’ James Harden, Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant is thoroughly impressed. Ahead of Durant and James’ best-of-7 first-round playoff series, Kevin reflected on the success of his peers. […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant drops mic on how LeBron, Steph, Harden, Russ continue to set gold standard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors are currently gearing up for the nine vs ten NBA play-in game on Wednesday evening on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. It’s been a brutal season for the Warriors in 2025-26, but they do have a glimmer of hope in the form of Stephen Curry, who is back in […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry fondly reflects on Kevin Durant’s ‘little White kid’ joke from childhood appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers received an encouraging update before facing the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Jovan Buha warns that the Los Angeles Lakers surviving the Houston Rockets would leave them unprepared for the Thunder matchup.
Laker Nation should be celebrating.
LeBron James has his eyes on one more iconic chapter, and it involves the Boston Celtics. As the NBA playoffs begin, James admitted on his Mind The Game podcast that a Finals showdown with Boston would mean something extra, especially given their long history. “That’d be crazy,” James said. “I had a lot of Celtics […] The post LeBron James admits he wants Celtics, Lakers finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With a first-round NBA Playoff series against the Houston Rockets looming, all eyes will turn to the Los Angeles Lakers. The series pits LeBron James against Kevin Durant for the fourth time in the playoffs. Ahead of the intriguing playoff series, we reveal our Lakers’ bold predictions. Los Angeles has had a rollercoaster of a […] The post 3 Lakers bold predictions vs. Rockets in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the NBA playoffs, which are slated to start on Saturday evening with a game against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers avoided the play-in tournament for the second straight year this season after participating in it in both 2023 and 2024. One person who is happy to […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James can’t wait to drink wine, watch ‘f***ing play-in’ instead of participating appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for the NBA Playoffs, the opponent in the first round will be star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. As the storyline will be that James and Durant are battling it out with the Lakers and the Rockets, respectively, this analyst speaks about the comparison between […] The post Analyst drops bold LeBron James-Kevin Durant comparison before Lakers-Rockets playoff clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA 2026 postseason schedule revealed, full timeline for play-in, playoffs, and Finals dates you need to know.
The Los Angeles Lakers recently learned that their first round opponent for the upcoming NBA playoffs will be the Houston Rockets, with the series set to begin on Saturday evening in LA. Unfortunately, the Lakers will be without both Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic at least at the beginning of this series, meaning the pressure […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James feeling like a young kid again with ‘lit’ playoff mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Shoot them all Bron" - Kevin Garnett urges LeBron James to go out guns blazing against Houston in the Playoffs Basketball Network
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting prepared to play the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. But news involving James’ future in Los Angeles won’t ease whether it’s the middle of the season or the week of the postseason. The Lakers have seen a devastating chain of events in the […] The post Lakers Get Concerning LeBron James Update Just Before Playoff Series vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
A source close to Luka Doncic remains "optimistic" that the Lakers guard could return for Game 3, 4 or 5 against the Rockets in the playoffs. The post Lakers Given New ‘Optimistic’ Luka Doncic Return Date for Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The league might look different next year, as Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are rumored to play for other teams, according to a report from a renowned basketball insider.
When the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets, LeBron James and Bronny James may take the court together. The post LeBron James and Bronny James May Have Father, Son Moment vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Stephen A. Smith called out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for not investing in their health like what LeBron James does on a yearly basis.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has seen Kevin Durant in the playoffs before and he called the experience 'brutal' as LA prepares for the Rockets. The post Lakers Starter Gives ‘Brutal’ Outlook on Kevin Durant Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
For six weeks, Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized that the focus was on his team, not their variety of opponents, as they looked to build the right mentality for the playoffs. That stopped being the case as soon as the final buzzer of the regular season went off after the Lakers beat the Jazz on...
Ex-NBA guard Chris Paul didn’t get a farewell tour. The Point God got a 2 a.m. social media post telling him to go home. No TV booth or front office job.
