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LeBron James gets real on expanding Lakers NBA Playoffs role vs. Rockets sportingnews.com

Lonzo Ball did not have the 2025-26 NBA season he was hoping for. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard began the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, appearing in 35 games and averaging 4.6 points on 30.1% shooting, 4.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 20.8 minutes per game. But ahead of the trade ...

The Houston Rockets have been dealt with a surprise injury to start the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they take on the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Superstar forward Kevin Durant was sidelined in Game 1 due to a knee injury, but could be back soon. Durant, who has been a model of health […] The post Rockets ‘optimistic’ about Kevin Durant’s injury status before Game 2 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers want to cheap out on their next head coach (among other things). So here are five unconventional, potentially affordable options.

LeBron James appears to have already done a lot of thinking about what his post-playing career is going to look like. Maverick Carter, James’ longtime business partner, appeared at the Semafor World Economy recently and opened up about what the two have planned once James retires. Carter suggested that James has the ability to bypass … The post Maverick Carter shares LeBron James’ post-retirement plans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Kevin Durant is a game-time decision for Game 2 as the Houston Rockets look to avoid a 0-2 deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Brooklyn Nets are doubling down on their rebuild, but not everyone is impressed with the decision they made on Monday. The Nets announced that they have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his staff to multi-year contract extensions. In a statement, the organization called Fernandez a “tremendous leader” who had put his stamp on … The post Everyone said the same thing about Nets’ Jordi Fernandez decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

NBA legend Paul Pierce, Tony Allen, and Danny Green rip Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram for complaining about his lack of shots instead of stepping up as a leader.

After their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, the Houston Rockets might feel an even greater sense of urgency to get Kevin Durant back in the lineup. Whether that will happen remains to be seen. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Durant made it through roughly … The post Rockets provide update on Kevin Durant’s Game 2 status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

LeBron James’ retirement timeline remains unclear, but his business partner is already mapping out what comes next. Maverick Carter appeared at last week’s Semafor World Economy gathering and laid out how he and James are thinking about life after basketball, notably that it does not involve a desk at ESPN, NBC, or Amazon. Carter told…

Stephen A. Smith gave totally inaccurate information on the Golden State Warriors, and the NBA world did not let him get away with it.

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DeMarcus Cousins was not in agreement with Derek Fisher's take of saying LeBron James was in his Magic Johnson era.

Tyrese Haliburton addressed personal and on-court questions from Cam’ron in a viral interview, responding to criticism about his lifestyle and past playoff moment.

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Luka Dončić Injury Update: When Will Lakers Star Return to the Lineup? Complex

With the shutdown of the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks, the age of cable-based local sports networks is coming to an end. And to the delight of many fans, teams across the NHL and NBA have turned to over-the-air networks to broadcast games. The collapse of the regional sports network model has forced teams to rely…

Draymond Green’s latest remarks on Steve Kerr have fans talking, as questions grow around the Warriors coach’s future.

"It's not the time for gimmicks" - Bill Simmons is not a fan of the San Antonio Spurs' Fiesta-themed colors Basketball Network

Paul Pierce thinks the Philadelphia 76ers have no shot of upsetting the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Mike Dunleavy’s multi-year extension signals stability for the Warriors, even as roster questions and coaching decisions loom after a disappointing Play-In exit.

Stephen A. Smith might not be a Golden State Warriors expert; he plays one on TV. Most NBA fans have watched the Warriors in the NBA playoffs quite a bit in recent years. But apparently, Stephen A. Smith hasn’t watched them in the playoffs since 2022. On Monday morning on First Take, Smith discussed whether Steve…

Former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher is barely seeing the court, and it seems likely that the Hawks will trade him this summer.
