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Houston Rockets

Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year

Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:59am
BasketballNBACharlotte BobcatsCharlotte HornetsCleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsMemphis GrizzliesMinnesota TimberwolvesNew York KnicksOrlando Magic
ClutchPoints

The Detroit Pistons completed the season at 60-22, the best record in the Eastern Conference. It was their first 60-win season in 20 years. As a result, they will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Because of that, the NBA Coaches Association has recognized head coach JB Bickerstaff as the NBA Coach of the Year, […] The post Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Announces Personal News Before Lakers’ Playoff Run

Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:41am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

LeBron James revealed some personal news as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to take on the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs. The post LeBron James Announces Personal News Before Lakers’ Playoff Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers rumors: 2 LeBron James teammates thought he was leaving in offseason after Cavs game

Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:34am
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, but a recent report has added intrigue to LeBron James’ future beyond the season. In a collaborative report published Friday, Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic detailed how two Lakers teammates believed James might be nearing the […] The post Lakers rumors: 2 LeBron James teammates thought he was leaving in offseason after Cavs game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Rockets got a gift from the basketball gods and have to take advantage

Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:52am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
FanSided

For all the concerns about the Rockets, at least Houston has their best player in Durant. They also have a defense littered with pythons who live to suffocate opponents with non-stop intensity. The Lakers are not that lucky.

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Brian Scalabrine on the NBA Playoffs and his SiriusXM show with Frank Isola

Apr 17, 2026 @ 9:00am
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesNew York KnicksOklahoma City Thunder
Awful Announcing

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are almost here, and after a significant jump in viewership, the postseason will be must-see TV. The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) and the Detroit Pistons (60-22) are the top seeds, but both face a tough road to the NBA Finals. To help us understand more, we recently caught up with Brian…

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Bronny James Has One LeBron James Request for Lakers Before Rockets Series

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:10am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Bronny James is set for his first playoff run alongside LeBron James with the Lakers.

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NBA Pundit Makes Brutally Honest Bronny James Admission Ahead Of Lakers Postseason

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:53am
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesPortland Trail Blazers
Heavy

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets in California for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.The Lakers finished the regular season as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 53-29 record.NBA Pundit Makes Brutally Honest Bronny James AdmissionBefore the NBA playoffs begin, Skip Bayless did an interview […] The post NBA Pundit Makes Brutally Honest Bronny James Admission Ahead Of Lakers Postseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:40am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

LeBron James will be under the spotlight anew as he tries to lead the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves likely to miss the entire series. The obvious question is, can James still carry a team at 41 years old? In […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“A Hype Man for His Pops”: Fans React to Bronny James Highlighting LeBron James’ Playoff Accomplishments Ahead of Rockets’ Clash

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:37am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Fans react to Bronny James putting the spotlight on LeBron James ahead of the LA Lakers' first-round series against the Houston Rockets.

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How facing Draymond Green, Warriors changed Alperen Sengun’s playoff approach

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:12am
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets are gearing up for their best-of-seven series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. It is Sengun’s second straight appearance in the playoffs, and he is expected to carry a heavy load for the fifth-seeded Rockets, who will have homecourt disadvantage. […] The post How facing Draymond Green, Warriors changed Alperen Sengun’s playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bronny James Makes LeBron James Statement Before Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:53am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Bronny James has urged his Lakers teammates to follow the lead of LeBron James ahead of their playoff series against the Rockets. The post Bronny James Makes LeBron James Statement Before Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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"I've been kind of sick": LeBron James issues concerning health update ahead of Game 1 between Lakers and Rockets – Sportskeeda

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:35am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Sportskeeda

"I've been kind of sick": LeBron James issues concerning health update ahead of Game 1 between Lakers and Rockets  Sportskeeda

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JJ Redick Shares Intriguing Injury Update on Lakers Ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:23am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

JJ Redick has divulged that all of his players, except Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, are available and ready to play in their team's playoff opener against the Houston Rockets.

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Metta World Peace spices up Lakers-Rockets series with honest opinion

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:54pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

Metta World Peace provided some intriguing insight about his pick on the NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. World Peace represented the Lakers (2009-13, 2015-17) and the Rockets (2008-09) throughout a chunk of his playing career from 1999 to 2017. He won a championship with the former in 2010, […] The post Metta World Peace spices up Lakers-Rockets series with honest opinion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Insider Raises Big Question About LeBron James’ Future With Lakers Amid Contract Uncertainty

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:47pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

NBA Insider Brian Windhorst gets honest about the exact amount other teams could offer for LeBron James should the latter hit the free agency market in the offseason.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Likely to Benefit from Offseason Trades

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:22pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsMemphis GrizzliesMinnesota TimberwolvesPortland Trail Blazers
Athlon Sports

The NBA offseason has already commenced for teams not in the playoffs, which means trades are already percolating. And smart fantasy managers know some players are poised for major fantasy value spikes if they land in better situations via trade. Maybe it’s a breakout candidate on a crowded roster, ...

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LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:57pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

LOS ANGELES – Coming into Game 1 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers know they need to rebound well in order to have a chance at winning. Lakers head coach JJ Redick stressed boxing out as one of two key areas the team needs to focus on to […] The post LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Sends Kevin Durant Message Before Rockets Series

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:56pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

LeBron James and Kevin Durant will relive a long-standing rivalry in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. James’ Los Angeles Lakers will face Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason. It’s the fourth-seeded Lakers who will have home-court advantage against the ...

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LeBron James Issues Blunt Message to Lakers Ahead of Physical Battle With Rockets

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:55pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

LeBron James fires blunt warning to Los Angeles Lakers: match Houston Rockets' physicality, dominate rebounds, or risk losing postseason edge in brutal battle.

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The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:48pm
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsHouston RocketsOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPortland Trail BlazersSan Antonio Spurs
ClutchPoints

There is a longstanding belief that an NBA team usually needs to come of age before competing for a championship. The San Antonio Spurs went six consecutive seasons without winning even 35 games in a single campaign, so just making the playoffs would have been considered a big step in the right direction, Instead, they […] The post The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic spotted in Europe at Real Madrid basketball game with tennis superstar ahead of NBA Playoffs

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:57pm
BasketballSoccerNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersLa LigaReal Madrid
NY Post Sports

Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic were spotted at a Real Madrid EuroLeague game in Madrid as the Lakers star continues treatment for a grade 2 hamstring strain ahead of a key matchup vs. the Houston Rockets.

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LeBron Comments On Bronny Deserving Lakers Playoff Minutes

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:50pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

NBA icon LeBron James revealed that he believes his son Bronny James deserves minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers during this postseason run. The Lakers will already have a shortened roster due to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves missing time. Bronny has played the most minutes of his NBA career over the past few weeks […] The post LeBron Comments On Bronny Deserving Lakers Playoff Minutes appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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LeBron James Reveals the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him in His Career

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:49pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has had a lot of great things happen to him over the course of his career and he’s accomplished a whole lot.But one thing stands out above the rest: Sharing the floor in the league with his son, Bronny.LeBron James Names Playing With His Son As the Biggest […] The post LeBron James Reveals the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him in His Career appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Doctor Reveals Optimistic Return Timeline Before Lakers Playoffs

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:08pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

An injury expert shares an encouraging update on Austin Reaves’ return — and the timeline may surprise Lakers fans. The post Austin Reaves Injury Update: Doctor Reveals Optimistic Return Timeline Before Lakers Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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