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Houston Rockets

Lakers Starter Gives ‘Brutal’ Outlook on Kevin Durant Ahead of Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:19pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has seen Kevin Durant in the playoffs before and he called the experience 'brutal' as LA prepares for the Rockets. The post Lakers Starter Gives ‘Brutal’ Outlook on Kevin Durant Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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After stunning end to regular season, Lakers turn attention to Rockets

Apr 13, 2026 @ 7:08pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

For six weeks, Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized that the focus was on his team, not their variety of opponents, as they looked to build the right mentality for the playoffs. That stopped being the case as soon as the final buzzer of the regular season went off after the Lakers beat the Jazz on...

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Chris Paul’s Next Gig After Brutal NBA Exit Revealed: The Point God Goes Back to School

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:02pm
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles ClippersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsSan Antonio SpursToronto Raptors
OutKick

Ex-NBA guard Chris Paul didn’t get a farewell tour. The Point God got a 2 a.m. social media post telling him to go home. No TV booth or front office job.

Read moreChris Paul’s Next Gig After Brutal NBA Exit Revealed: The Point God Goes Back to School

NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:52pm
BasketballNBAChicago BullsDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMiami HeatMinnesota TimberwolvesOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsSacramento KingsToronto RaptorsWashington Wizards
ClutchPoints

There are going to be a lot of ways to add talent to NBA rosters this offseason. Some great veteran players have already been linked in trade rumors, and the 2026 NBA Draft class is looking like one of the best classes in recent memory. Now that the regular season is over, teams are thinking […] The post NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Luka Dončić Playing in Game 1? Latest Update on Lakers Star’s Injury Status for Rockets Playoff Series

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:25pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

With Luka Doncic nursing a hamstring injury, will he return for game 1 of the Lakers’ first round series against the Rockets?

Read moreIs Luka Dončić Playing in Game 1? Latest Update on Lakers Star’s Injury Status for Rockets Playoff Series

Stephen A. Smith Issues Harsh Reality Check on Los Angeles Lakers Without Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:09pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Following devastating injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers face a grim playoff forecast. Stephen A. Smith warns that LeBron James cannot overcome the deep Rockets roster on his own.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Issues Harsh Reality Check on Los Angeles Lakers Without Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 

Did Kevin Durant Start Dancing During Rockets Game After Lakers Playoff Matchup Confirmation? Debunking Viral Tweet

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:50pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

The NBA is ready to get into the postseason, and in a video circulating on social media, Kevin Durant was seen dancing

Read moreDid Kevin Durant Start Dancing During Rockets Game After Lakers Playoff Matchup Confirmation? Debunking Viral Tweet

Russell Westbrook Shares Career Decision After 18th NBA Season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:35pm
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsHouston RocketsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderSacramento KingsWashington Wizards
Athlon Sports

After playing 64 games during his 18th NBA season, Russell Westbrook made his stance clear on his next move.

Read moreRussell Westbrook Shares Career Decision After 18th NBA Season

What do the cheapest Lakers vs. Rockets NBA playoffs tickets cost?

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:15pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Game one tips off at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18.

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Lakers open as massive betting underdogs in playoff matchup with Rockets

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:04pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

The Rockets are big favorites to beat the Lakers in the teams' postseason opener, according to oddsmakers.

Read moreLakers open as massive betting underdogs in playoff matchup with Rockets

ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:10pm
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ClutchPoints

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:21pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

The NBA playoffs field is set, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round. Unfortunately for LA, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are out with injuries, making the playoff path even more difficult. On Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith had a brutal … The post Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Teams To Get Lowest Luxury Tax Check Since Pandemic

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:15pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesNew York Knicks
Front Office Sports

Just seven teams wound up in the luxury tax.

Read moreNBA Teams To Get Lowest Luxury Tax Check Since Pandemic

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Series Prediction, Head-to-Head, Schedule, Where to Watch And More | 2026 NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:05pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

This series marks the 10th postseason meeting between the conference rivals and their first playoff matchup since the Lakers eliminated Houston in the 2020 Western Conference semifinals.

Read moreHouston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Series Prediction, Head-to-Head, Schedule, Where to Watch And More | 2026 NBA Playoffs

LeBron James Must Tap Into Legendary Version of Himself to Carry Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:55am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Shannon Sharpe believes LeBron James needs to become the 2018 version of himself for the Los Angeles Lakers to beat the Houston Rockets

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NBA releases first-round playoff schedule in first year of new media rights deal

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:30am
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsCleveland CavaliersDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderSan Antonio SpursToronto Raptors
Awful Announcing

The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, April 18, and for the first time in more than two decades, the postseason will air without TNT. The NBA released the Game 1 schedule for the first round on Sunday, with eight matchups spread across two days and three broadcast partners. Under the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion media…

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Lakers Get Bad News For Playoff Series Vs Rockets Amid Luka Doncic Update

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:29am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Despite a new Luka Doncic injury update, the Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task for the first-round playoff series vs the Houston Rockets. The post Lakers Get Bad News For Playoff Series Vs Rockets Amid Luka Doncic Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLakers Get Bad News For Playoff Series Vs Rockets Amid Luka Doncic Update

Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:38am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsHouston RocketsMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Heavy

Hours before the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers met for the final time during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the head coach, Doc Rivers, was asked about his former center, Joel Embiid. As a head coach with firsthand experience of dealing with the unfortunate concerns that have affected Embiid throughout his career, Rivers was once […] The post Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant get absolutely hyped after fan drains $10k shot

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:13am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Houston Rockets have had a steady year, and they’ll be entering the playoffs as the No. 5 seed facing the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Durant has been the engine of the team this season, and they’ll be looking upon him to lead them through the playoffs. For the most part, Durant is an even-keel […] The post Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant get absolutely hyped after fan drains $10k shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreWatch Rockets’ Kevin Durant get absolutely hyped after fan drains $10k shot

Ime Udoka Makes Feelings Clear on Rockets Facing ‘Injured’ Lakers in Round 1 of NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:01am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka warns his team will have their hands full against the injured Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.

Read moreIme Udoka Makes Feelings Clear on Rockets Facing ‘Injured’ Lakers in Round 1 of NBA Playoffs

“KD Gets to Play LeBron While He’s Alone Again”: Lakers Fans React to LeBron James Being Underdog Against Kevin Durant For 3rd Time in Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:49am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

LeBron James and Kevin Durant meet in the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round, with the Lakers facing the Rockets on April 18.

Read more“KD Gets to Play LeBron While He’s Alone Again”: Lakers Fans React to LeBron James Being Underdog Against Kevin Durant For 3rd Time in Playoffs

Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:57am
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsCleveland CavaliersDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMiami HeatMinnesota TimberwolvesNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSan Antonio SpursToronto Raptors
ClutchPoints

After another grueling schedule, only a few teams remain to battle for the much-coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are not lacking in compelling storylines and interesting matchups, and it would be a shame to miss any of them. The Oklahoma City Thunder will headline the postseason as they look to defend their […] The post Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Deandre Ayton Left Stunned After Reporter Spoils Playoff Matchup Surprise Mid-Interview

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:33am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Deandre Ayton reacts in disbelief after a reporter reveals the Lakers’ first-round playoff clash with the Houston Rockets mid-interview, admitting he had no idea about the announced matchup.

Read moreDeandre Ayton Left Stunned After Reporter Spoils Playoff Matchup Surprise Mid-Interview

Clint Capela had a great story about a career first against the Grizzlies

Apr 13, 2026 @ 7:43am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsMemphis Grizzlies
Larry Brown Sports

Clint Capela has been in the NBA since 2014, but it wasn’t until Sunday that he finally made a shot from behind the arc. With the Rockets resting Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr., Capela got a lot of playing time against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.  … The post Clint Capela had a great story about a career first against the Grizzlies appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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