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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.
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.
The Rockets drew sharp criticism from Kendrick Perkins, who called their play “embarrassing." They trail the Lakers 0-2 in the first round.
The First Take crew is convinced that LeBron James is getting closer to the GOAT status and Michael Jordan's legacy.
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.
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst sheds light on a meeting that he had with his bosses about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
Brian Windhorst admitted he once expected LeBron James to retire, believing the NBA icon was nearing the end competitively.
Michael Beasley got very emotional while discussing his tenure with the Lakers, and the NBA world reacted with thoughts and prayers.
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.”
Following Devin Booker’s remarks after the game, DeMarcus Cousins pushed for greater referee accountability amid growing criticism.
NBA ref chief Albert Sanders Jr. faces favoritism claims as old pro-Lakers, Thunder, Heat tweets resurface, fueling officiating bias debate.
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.
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker believes that the refs willfully ignore the Oklahoma City Thunder’s excessive physicality, and he isn’t keeping quiet about it.Following the 120-107 Game 2 loss, Booker ripped the officials involved and even called out a referee by name.When recalling the lack of fouls drawn, Booker said, “It’s definitely something that has […] The post Devin Booker Blasts Refs For Allowing “WWE” Antics in Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NBA media personality Taylor Rooks makes a huge off-court announcement during the NBA playoffs.
The Los Angeles Lakers are riding high after two wins over the Houston Rockets to start the 2026 NBA playoffs. Losing a pair of stars to same-day injuries a few weeks ago dampened the hope on this Lakers season, but here the team is winning when it matters most behind key contributions of two unassuming […] The post Lakers Get Key Free Agency Update on Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart Amid Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
“LeBron has far less ego than Luka” - Skip Bayless thinks Lakers are better with LeBron James as the No. 1 option Basketball Network
Debunking the latest Austin Reaves' injury update going viral on X.
Luka Dončić’s ball-dominant playstyle comes under fire as the LeBron James-led Lakers thrive without him in Round 1 vs. Houston.
Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is currently taking him to the limit. Despite being 41 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy logic, even if some of the league’s most seasoned insiders were ready to write his basketball obituary just a few months ago. Appearing on the Dan Patrick […] The post As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kenyon Martin is wondering aloud if the Lakers are better off without Luka Doncic on the floor.
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.
"The dumbest team, most selfish team in the postseason" - Kendrick Perkins scorches the Rockets for being outplayed by the depleted Lakers squad Basketball Network
