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Two Lakers guards were fined by the NBA because of their criticism and interactions with the referees after Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Rockets. The league announced on Monday that Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of game officials”, while Luke Kennard was fined $25,000 for “directing inappropriate language toward game...
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.
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.
The Houston Rockets are still breathing after they won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
Phil Jackson is respawning this week with a suggestion for how to improve the modern NBA. The legendary Hall of Fame coach Jackson posted his first message to X in more than a year on Monday. In his post, Jackson reacted to some comments from Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Jackson’s former Chicago … The post Phil Jackson shares his 1 suggestion for improving the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA has really taken on a new look over the last decade as the three-point shot continues to revolutionize the game. Teams are putting up more three-pointers than ever before, making it a simple math equation given the simple fact that three points are worth more than two. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve […] The post Phil Jackson breaks silence on 15-year issue with NBA’s rules appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Luka Doncic's legal case with his ex-fiancée might have just provided a clue into when the Lakers star plans to return from his hamstring injury.
The Houston Rockets could reportedly use Kevin Durant as a “stepping stone” and trade him this summer.
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.
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.
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.
LeBron James calls out referee James Williams for ejecting Lakers rookie Adou Thiero in Game 4.
We all make mistakes, but not all of our mistakes lead to us getting fired from our jobs. For Vlade Divac, though, his biggest mistake did ultimately cost him his job. When he was the Sacramento Kings’ vice president and general manager, Divac, one of the best European basketball players of all time, had an […] The post Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ime Udoka gives massive update on Kevin Durant's status for first-round and potentially Game 5.
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.
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe argues that Lakers guard Bronny James has outplayed the No. 1 overall pick in his draft class, Zaccharie Risacher.
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.
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.
During the Game 4, JJ Redick was so locked in he didn’t realize he walked backwards into the fans shooting challenge.
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.
Dalton Knecht finally tossed a tiny bone by JJ Redick, and he made the most of it in Lakers' loss A to Z Sports
LeBron James expressed his frustration with the officiating during the Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets and criticized Adou Thiero's ejection in the fourth quarter
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game of the postseason with an ugly 115-96 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their series. The loss extends the series for at least another game and sets up a Game 5 in Los Angeles later this week. It was a rough […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reaches historic playoff milestone that easily clears Kareem, Michael Jordan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
