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Los Angeles Lakers

‘Where’s Your Pride? Where’s Your Dignity?’ — Stephen A. Smith Blasts Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves As Injuries Derail Lakers

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:16pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the playoffs without their two biggest stars, and Stephen A. Smith is not holding back. With Luka Dončić sidelined by a Grade 2 hamstring strain and Austin Reaves dealing with a Grade 2 oblique injury, the burden of carrying a 53-29 Lakers team into the first round against […]

Read more‘Where’s Your Pride? Where’s Your Dignity?’ — Stephen A. Smith Blasts Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves As Injuries Derail Lakers

Warriors Predicted As LeBron James Landing Spot, but Only if the Lakers Legend Makes a ‘Significant’ Sacrifice

Apr 13, 2026 @ 7:33pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles LakersNew York Knicks
Pro Football Network

LeBron James is being linked to the Warriors, Knicks, and Cavaliers as free agency nears, but a key condition could shape his next big NBA move.

Read moreWarriors Predicted As LeBron James Landing Spot, but Only if the Lakers Legend Makes a ‘Significant’ Sacrifice

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...

Read moreAfter stunning end to regular season, Lakers turn attention to Rockets

Will Luka Doncic Play in Playoffs For Lakers? Shams Charania Reveals Potential Return Timeline for Slovenian Star – Sportskeeda

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:02pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Sportskeeda

Will Luka Doncic Play in Playoffs For Lakers? Shams Charania Reveals Potential Return Timeline for Slovenian Star  Sportskeeda

Read moreWill Luka Doncic Play in Playoffs For Lakers? Shams Charania Reveals Potential Return Timeline for Slovenian Star – Sportskeeda

LeBron James Drops Out of Top 3 in NBA Jersey Sales As 12-Time All-Star Reclaims No. 1 Spot

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:54pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

LeBron James drops out of the top 3 in NBA jersey sales as a familiar rival reclaims the No. 1 spot in the latest rankings.

Read moreLeBron James Drops Out of Top 3 in NBA Jersey Sales As 12-Time All-Star Reclaims No. 1 Spot

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.

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

Luka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:13pm
BasketballNBAChicago BullsDallas MavericksLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Heavy

Back in 2021-2022, Joel Embiid fired up what would become a five-year NBA trend. The Philadelphia 76ers star made NBA history that year, as he became the first international player to win a scoring title. After Steph Curry won it one year prior, Embiid averaged 30.57 points per game. He went back-to-back in 2022-2023 by […] The post Luka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLuka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going

Lakers Fans Thrilled to See Dalton Knecht Rediscover His Mojo Before Playoffs: “Hope This Can Help Him Get Over the Mental Slump”

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:26pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Dalton Knecht seemed to be a promising rookie when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers as the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Read moreLakers Fans Thrilled to See Dalton Knecht Rediscover His Mojo Before Playoffs: “Hope This Can Help Him Get Over the Mental Slump”

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 

Luka Doncic to return to LA Friday, sparking speculation of first-round availability

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:32pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Luka Doncic, who went to Spain to receive treatment on his injured hamstring, will return to the United States on Friday, sources told the California Post. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus. The Lakers’ star guard suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in a 134-96 loss to the...

Read moreLuka Doncic to return to LA Friday, sparking speculation of first-round availability

Latest Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury update hints at possible first-round playoff return

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:20pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic is expected to return from Spain and rejoin the team on Friday, at which point he will be further evaluated by the team’s medical staff, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Doncic has spent the last week in Spain receiving an injection that could help in the recovery process […] The post Latest Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury update hints at possible first-round playoff return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLatest Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury update hints at possible first-round playoff return

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.

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

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

Luka Doncic Just Did Something Lakers Fans Haven’t Seen Since Kobe — and It Feels Bigger Than That

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:54pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Luka Doncic’s scoring title puts him alongside Kobe Bryant in Lakers history, and it feels like the start of something even bigger.

Read moreLuka Doncic Just Did Something Lakers Fans Haven’t Seen Since Kobe — and It Feels Bigger Than That

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

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:10pm
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington Wizards
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.

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

Kevin Durant vs LeBron James NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head, Stats and More

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballNBABrooklyn NetsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Kevin Durant and LeBron James are set to meet in the postseason for the first time since 2018.

Read moreKevin Durant vs LeBron James NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head, Stats and More

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.

Read moreStephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances

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

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

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…

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