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Houston Rockets

Rockets star Kevin Durant ruled out for crucial Game 5 vs. Lakers

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:40pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Rockets star Kevin Durant won't be available for Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets first round playoff series on Wednesday.

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Former Kevin Durant Teammate Says Other Teams Don’t Want Him

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:40pm
BasketballNBABrooklyn NetsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsPhoenix Suns
Heavy

Former Kevin Durant teammate Kendrick Perkins made a bold comment about how teams around the league feel about the former MVP right now. Durant is under fire for missing most of the Houston Rockets first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers and not sitting on the bench during Game 3. Another failed season with more […] The post Former Kevin Durant Teammate Says Other Teams Don’t Want Him appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:28pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Announce Official Austin Reaves Injury Update Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:25pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced an official Austin Reaves injury update ahead of his potential return for Game 5 against the Rockets. The post Lakers Announce Official Austin Reaves Injury Update Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:32pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is currently facing elimination in the first-round series as they trail the Lakers 3-1. During his remarks, Smith … The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:29pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
ClutchPoints

The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the series against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, sweeping Phoenix with a 131-122 Game 4 win. On Tuesday, superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks with a viral post on Instagram. Gilgeous-Alexander, who is 27 years old, posted an image of himself and Brooks on the court. However, Brooks’ […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:48pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Larry Brown Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-1 in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and they have done that without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. There is a chance that Reaves could return for Game 5 on Wednesday, but Doncic remains out for this series. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania had a worrisome update … The post Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players One Trade Away From a Breakout Suggested

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:48pm
BasketballNBABoston CelticsHouston RocketsNew Orleans PelicansWashington Wizards
Athlon Sports

Nobody likes being stuck at a job with no way of advancing. Such is the case for the NBA, where several fantasy basketball players are one trade away from breakout 2026-27 seasons. There is a handful of high-upside players who have the potential to outperform their ADPs next season, but restricted ...

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Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:11pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Since Game 3 of the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest questions from outsiders has been about how much Kevin Durant is involved with the team as he recovers from a setback. After Durant was ruled out for Game 3 due to a sprained ankle, his […] The post Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers’ Luke Kennard Sounds Off After Dustup With Referees, Fine

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:06pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard spoke freely after the NBA fined him $25,000 for getting in the face of officials after Game 4. The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard Sounds Off After Dustup With Referees, Fine appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kendrick Perkins dismisses Kevin Durant being a desirable player: ‘Hell no’

Apr 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm
BasketballNBABrooklyn NetsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Awful Announcing

While Kevin Durant might be one-and-done with the Houston Rockets, Kendrick Perkins thinks he should just be done. With Houston down 3-1 to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first-round of the NBA playoffs, Durant’s future with the Rockets is unsurprisingly in doubt. Durant has played in just one game during the…

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Austin Reaves Update: JJ Redick’s Answer Raises New Questions Before Game 5

Apr 28, 2026 @ 5:17pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

JJ Redick addressed Austin Reaves’ potential return — but his answer left one key question for the Lakers before Game 5. The post Austin Reaves Update: JJ Redick’s Answer Raises New Questions Before Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Alperen Sengun Sends Chilling Warning to Lakers With Bold Physicality Claim

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:46pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Alperen Sengun issued a bold warning about physicality after Game 4, as the Rockets stay alive against the Lakers with rising tension in the playoff series.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: How Real NBA Playoff Runs Could Change Next Year’s Value

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:32pm
BasketballNBADetroit PistonsHouston RocketsOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicSan Antonio Spurs
Athlon Sports

The most seasoned fantasy basketball managers know a secret: the regular season is for stats, but the NBA playoffs are for scouting. As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA season, the high-stakes atmosphere of the postseason has once again acted as a crystal ball for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season. ...

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Rockets take shots at Lakers: ‘We’re obviously the better team’

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:27pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Rockets stars Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. took shots at the Lakers’ older roster, highlighting Houston’s youth and recovery edge ahead of Game 5 against LeBron James and company.

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Fantasy Basketball Dynasty 2026-27: Veterans to Move Before Their Value Drops

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:51pm
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersSacramento Kings
Athlon Sports

In a Dynasty league, winning isn't just about who you draft, it’s about knowing when to say goodbye. The biggest mistake managers make is holding onto a superstar until their value hits zero. To stay competitive, you must master the sell-high move, which is trading a veteran while they still have ...

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Austin Reaves breaks silence amid pending Game 5 injury return

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:45pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into Game 5 of their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets looking to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, and they might have some reinforcements in the lineup. Austin Reaves is officially a game time decision, as per Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Following Lakers’ […] The post Austin Reaves breaks silence amid pending Game 5 injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA Champion Questions If Kevin Durant Is Worth Disrupting Team Culture

Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:36pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

A former NBA champion questioned whether Kevin Durant is worth disrupting a team’s culture.

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Former NBA Champion Reveals Perfect Trade Target for Pistons and Cade Cunningham

Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:11pm
BasketballNBADetroit PistonsHouston Rockets
Total Pro Sports

A former NBA champion revealed the perfect trade target for the Pistons to pair with Cade Cunningham.

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Lakers Receive Encouraging Update on Star Guard Before Crucial Game 5 vs. Rockets

Apr 28, 2026 @ 1:26pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Lakers receive an encouraging update on a star guard ahead of crucial Game 5 against the Rockets.

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‘Who Wants Him?’ — NBA Analyst Urges Rockets to Shop Kevin Durant to These 6 Teams if They Can’t Land Giannis Antetokounmpo

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:54pm
BasketballNBAHouston Rockets
Pro Football Network

With the season looking close to over, one analyst has six trade destinations for Kevin Durant if the Rockets move on from him.

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Is Kevin Durant Playing in Game 5? Latest Update on Rockets Star’s Injury Status vs. Lakers

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:47pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Kevin Durant is officially out for Game 5 against the Lakers, leaving the Houston Rockets' postseason hanging by a thread.

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Alperen Sengun Sends Warning to Lakers Ahead of Game 5

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:43pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun sent a stern warning to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of their Game 5 playoff matchup on Wednesday.The Lakers won the first three games of the series before the Rockets were able to take Game 4 with their backs up against the wall and force a Game 5. The two […] The post Alperen Sengun Sends Warning to Lakers Ahead of Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Is Luka Dončić Playing in Game 5? Latest Update on Lakers Star’s Injury Status vs. Rockets

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:38pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Luka Dončić's return timeline continues to be in focus ahead of the Lakers' pivotal Game 5 against the Rockets on Wednesday.

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